Jennifer E. (jenenglish) reviewed on 8/5/2007 + 40 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

After finishing Pride & Prejudice, I was very nearly depressed that there was no more of the wonderful story to be told. Jane Austen had succeeded in drawing me in so deeply that no other book could measure up. Of all the sequels out there, this one had received the most positive reviews, and in researching the author, I found that I've passed her home and family's business at least a hundred times over the years, so if I was going to read any of the sequels, it should be the one written by my neighbor.
The first few pages made me miss P&P, as this was definitely no Jane Austen book. But then I wasn't expecting it to be. I simply wanted to know more about Darcy & Elizabeth's happily ever after, and I was not disappointed. I do not agree that the characters are mere caricatures of the originals. In fact, I found Elizabeth & Darcy exhibited all the traits Austen gave them, and Berdoll simply expanded upon their complexities. If anything, she added both the realistic and romantic elements of life after "I do," and provided a satisfying end to the captivating story Austen began.
And now I can give the book the best compliment I know, as this is one of the few modern books I will allow to stay on my bookshelves, otherwise filled with nothing but the most well-regarded classic literature.

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