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this modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet is a general contractor specializing in the restoration of historic homes.
When she and her sister Jane are tasked with the job of turning Netherfield Park into the latest addition in the Bingley Hotels and Hospitality Services' chain of hotels, they are introduced to Charles Bingley and Fitzwilliam Darcy.


So begins one of the greatest love stories of all time, But the world is different now than it was when Jane Austen wrote the revered tale, and although Lizzy and Darcy are on the precipice of falling in love, it will take more than letting go of their pride and prejudice to take them over the edge.
I found myself smiling during much of this story, a modern day story with all the familiar characters as in the original, with the continuity of locations and basic events.
So glad another author has found a creative way to keep the story alive, While Lelia used a lot of JA's script in her story there were enough differences in script and action to make this enjoyable rather than boring.
I can't help but wonder though: what exactly was William Collins doing as a "student" of Mr.
Bennet's. Incidentally: I didn't agree with the use of the words, "Mamma" and "Pappa" where did this spelling come from I kept wanting to write in "Momma" and "Poppa".
For those who are looking for a story which sticks close the JA's this will please them.
For those who don't like the sex scenes in some of the "whatif" stories, this will please them.
For all who just want more and more of our favorite couple, read on, This was a cute story, But as it is modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, there were things I felt the author didn't do that she should have, or vice versa.

The first thing is that there was a copy of PampP in the library of Netherfield.
Wouldn't the characters be like "My life and family and those close to me are exactly like the people in this book!" I would have pretended it didn't exist.

Secondly, Mr. Darcy was too nice. I liked him but didn't like Elizabeth very much, There was hardly any tension, things worked out too easily,
There is my dissertation, A thoroughly enjoyable modern day twist on Pride ands Prejudice! The author cleverly used

scenarios and characters from the original story to create a lovely double romance for Lizzy and Jane.
A must read for PampP fans! I cannot finish this, it is a good concept but the author relies to much on the original for dialog that it has just gotten old.
Follows Jane Austen's classic pretty closely, Lacks some if not all of the chemistry of the original,/but I'm feeling generous and giving it a bump in reviews,

mild spoilers but everyone knows the general plot anyway

Everything will always fall short of the original Pride and Prejudice and immortal souls that are Lizzy and Darcy.
So why we even bother thinking yet another modern retelling will possibly meet our expectations Because they are so lovable and we can't help but wonder what their love might look like in the modern day.


A great idea to use the Bennet Sisters as working in a family business remodeling and restoring old world buildings and homes.
The rich Bingley and Darcy as partners in the hotel business looking to remodel and restore Netherfield park.


It was amusing to read quotes straight out of PampP in this book, she tried really hard.
Some get mad they are in there forced as they are then others would be made if she didn't try lol!

What I appreciate is the tenderness of Darcy toward Elizabeth.
You wonder how all the marriage proposals will pan out and the first encounter melted my heart, Bravo.
But later it all seems a bit rushed,

Mr Collins was ridiculous, No matter what era just as obnoxious only infinitely more with his male arrogance and belittling of a woman he is supposed to want to date excessive face palms and eye rolls barf.


The Lydia and Wickham scandal is glossed over and resolved quickly and not so believable.
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries did and excellent job portraying a modern day scandal and this book fell flat.


Where is the misunderstandings and anguish between Darcy/Lizzy and despair between Bingley/Jane.
It moves rather quickly with quick resolutions and hardly a ruffled feather,

Not the same witty banter between Lizzy and Darcy, But it was fun to see Mr Darcy trying so hard to win her affections,

In all, a clean little retelling of PampP, with all its faults and failings a quick fix of yet another Lizzy and Darcy to enjoy in on sitting.
If you want a true quick fix of Lizzie and Darcy in all their perfection stick to the lengthy BBC production on screen :P I appreciated the unique idea and scenario of this variation, but it just fell a little short of what I was hoping.
As other reviewers have mentioned the dialogue in this book is a bit strange, There is a strange combination of regency phrasing with modern dialogue that just doesn't work well and is very distracting.


I felt that the modern occupations that the author put the characters in were very inventive and worked well.
The first half of the book starts strong and raised my expectations for the story, However, the plot seemed rushed in the second half of the book and there wasn't much development of the characters and their relationships with each other.
Conflict is very much avoided at every turn, The Lydia/Wickham plot thread is introduced, but smoothed over immediately, Jane and Bingley go from generally being fond of each other to engaged, Lizzy and Darcy are always enjoyable, but I ended the book wondering what happened to the whole 'learning more about each other, correcting misconceptions and falling in love' part of the story.
Which is too bad, as I think this book had potential if the relationships and situations had just been more fully developed.

Знаю, что не всем они нравятся, но я очень люблю смотреть и читать переделки известной классики. Адаптации к современности меня особенно интересуют. Это, конечно, если они получаются удачными. : Люблю смотреть, как автор выкручивает известные события както посвоему, вплетая их в современную реальность. Ну а "Гордость и предубеждение" занимает в моем сердце особое место, и ее адаптации меня интересуют особо.
Написано все очень интересно: показываются не только события с точки зрения Лиззи, но и мысли Дарси в определенные моменты. Хотя характер Дарси здесь гораздо более мягкий, чем в оригинале. Развитие взаимной симпатии, описанное легкими мазками то тут, то там по тексту очень порадовало. Язык при этом гдето даже слегка старомодный. Все эти "Indeed" и "I believe", и построение фраз так и слышались интонации героев сериала "ГиП"года. Думаю, ктото может сказать, что это нестыковка с современностью, но мне зашло.
Единственное, что не очень понравилось момент, когда Лиззи получила письмо от Уикхэма по поводу Лидии, Дарси оказался рядом и пообещал все устроить и разрулить и хоп, она уже забыла обо всем и выясняет отношения с Дарси. Подпортило мне их объяснения в любви ощущение, что слишком легко она отмахнулась от проблем сестры, слишком легко о них позабыла. В каноне все это гораздо драматичнее. Но это было единственное, что не понравилось, в остальном те сцны и диалоги, в которых автор отошла от канона, мне понравились.
В общем, на любителя книга. Можно и обплеваться, что все не то, и не так, а можно насладиться милой историей. Смотря, как подходить к адаптации и чего от нее ждать. : An interesting modern take on Pride and Prejudice, I found the old fashioned dialogue a bit jarring but the story was good and I liked the choice of plot differences.
An entertaining read. I'd give this a first half of the book the dialogue as weird an oldfashioned, there wasn't any credible romance, I did like the modern application of careers, etc on the characters, unfortunately it wasn't very interesting, I try to stay away from being malicious on book reviews, . but there's the thing . I read these spinoff PampP books all the time, hoping for something close to the original,.
. . which is stupid of me, I know, but I can't help myself, I. SIMPLY. CANT. HELP. MYSELF. The only person who has come close to this endeavor was Pamela Aidan, who wrote the three part series from Darcy's vantage point.
Excellent work, if you want to see someone who does it right,

But if you're going to try, God help you, let me suggest some pointers: Do not write a contemporary version of PampP and use Regency language in the dialog.
No one speaks this way, not even British citizens, IT DOES NOT WORK. It makes the entire thing seem ridiculous, Do not use a modern scenario, including a Lizzie Bennett working as a general contractor on historical buildings, not a bad idea, but still give her a mother that harps on her about marrying "rich," when she obviously makes plenty of money.
Excuse me Why would you need a rich husband Do not include a hysterical but still modern mother.
. . who has fainting spells in the the twentyfirst century, Instead of fainting, I suggest possibly a bad gin drinking habit instead, Some comic relief might go a long way, And please, please do not have Darcy fall in love with Elizabeth Bennett in the space of ten pages.


Just a few suggestions, . .

The best part of the novel was the cover art, which is exactly what drew me to the book in the first place.
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