These Three Remain: A Novel of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of These Three Remain: A Novel of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman
Book Review: A really enjoyable set of books
Summary: 5 Stars
With much trepidation, I bought the trilogy. P&P is my favourite book, and I have wanted to know more of Darcy (like we all want do). Darcy is somewhat of an enigma in P&P and I believe Pamela Aiden's book captures why he fell in love with Elizabeth and makes a interesting story of what may of happend to Darcy during his downtime in P&P.
This book was not written in Austen style, she would never have written about Darcy's dog/horse, assets and valet like Aiden did. It does borrow snippets of diaglogue to line up with the Austen. Overall its a good read, allows the reader to fantasize about a rather mysterious character and wish for more at the end.
Book Review: Wonderful read!
Summary: 5 Stars
What a terrific movie this book would make - possibly a 2.5 hr. movie for TV, since theaters seem to be dying. Actually, this is not a sequel, but a re-telling of P&P from almost the beginning of the 1794 novel. And what an improvement over the dry writing of Jane Austen, notwithstanding her genius. (Her paraphrasing of so much of the great dialogue made the book a laborious read.)
Aidan's brilliance shines from the beginning and created a Mr. Darcy who is so real that we must wonder why so much was left to the imagination of the reader in the original, whereas in this version there is such compelling interest.
I wanted to devour this book when enchanted by the romantic lean and hint of eroticism. I made myself stretch it over three days to make it last longer.
Perhaps Pamela Aidan will consider a sequel in keeping with the main characters. I'm sure it would also be a best seller.
Book Review: So now you know.
Summary: 4 Stars
This volume concludes the well-written and enjoyable Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman series. While there is a shocking amount of Jane Austen related literature being published at the moment, Aiden's work is definitely a cut above the rest. Her writing style nicely mimics Ms. Austen's and in my capacity as an ardent P&P fan, I find her take on Darcy to be completely believable. So, if you're looking to venture into the vast and bizarre world of Janeites and their books, then by all means, start here. But you should probably start with the first volume of this series and not, you know, this one.Book Review: Great Conclusion to a Wonderful Retelling of P&P
Summary: 5 Stars
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." [1 Corinthians 13:13]
After the divergence of the second book, we are back on terra cognita, opening with Darcy's journey with Colonel Fitzwilliam to Rosings and a visit with Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Darcy finds himself once more in the company of Elizabeth Bennett, whose fine eyes he finds so hard to forget.
It is great fun to examine in detail the thoughts and feelings that are so sparely revealed in P&P. We see everything that leads up to Darcy's disastrous proposal to Elizabeth, and his reaction to her refusal. His transition from rebuffed and angry suitor to the man who is able to try and reform Elizabeth's opinion of him is dealt with in a believable manner. It is not an easy nor quick transformation of character, but after stumbling, our hero gradually finds his feet and rises.
We get to see all the beloved events of the original tale from Darcy's perspective--the unexpected meeting at Pemberley, the revelation of Wickham's deeds and Darcy's reasoning behind his actions in trying to mitigate those deeds. His ability to take care of Wickham is made plausible in some respects by interweaving some of the new characters and events in.
Those new characters and events do sometimes seem strange and/or less interesting, but to me this was because Aidan does such a good job with using and expanding upon Austen's work that it spoils us for anything else. The characters all seem so true to the originals. All three volumes are just a joy to read when it remains close to the original.
The additional material adds a lot of flavor, more to some readers' taste than others. Personally, I found those parts compelling, even though they seemed less P&P-ish. I'd love to read Aidan's attempts at more original plots and characters, linked to P&P or not. Her sense of place and language are so strong. I love the feel of the Regency society she is able to create.
Book Review: A great companion for "Pride and Prejudice!"
Summary: 5 Stars
For those that have wondered what Darcy was up to during his absences in P&P, this tale answers the questions! It was great fun for me to read this story and then pick up P&P and read the parallel sections; it was like flipping back and forth between Elizabeth and Darcy and the two stories fit together like puzzle pieces. A great read!