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Mr. Darcy's Dream (2009)

by Elizabeth Aston(Favorite Author)

3.46 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1416547266 (ISBN13: 9781416547266)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Touchstone

series

Darcy

review 1: I would have easily given this book 5 stars if not for the niggling sensation I felt as I read it. Like all Elizabeth Aston's books, Jane Austen's original characters are not principal players -- which for in any other book would have been perfectly acceptable. And I love that all her books can stand alone. But to actually title this book MR DARCY'S DREAM was extremely deceptive. In classic Aston style, Mr Darcy makes an appearance at the end and does have the last word. But since almost the entire story is based at Pemberley, and the Darcy's arent even in residence until the day of the ball -- well, to be honest, that disappointed me. This book was very enjoyable nonetheless, if not for the deceptive title. (Yes, yes... I get it. I totally get WHAT Mr Darcy's dream is... ... moreit just wasnt what I had anticipated or hoped for when pre-ordering this book.)That said, Mr Darcy's nieces are enchanting and I easily liked them. The heart break that Georgianna's daughter, Phoebe, experiences and carries with her through out the book is intense and Aston inflicts just the right amount of angst on us to keep us reeling til the end. Which by the way, wraps up all too quickly for my liking (but then all her books do!)I found the added Whig vs. Tory ingredient to be just the right balance. Aston gives enough of the politics to make it interesting and a believable situation -- but not so much to bore us to death.Elizabeth Aston is a gifted writer and I enjoy all her books. This story, even though Mr Darcy doesnt actually show up until page 281, was a superb read that I heartily endorse!
review 2: I just saw someone reviewing this book said it should have been called Mr. Darcy's Pineapples. Spot on. And hilarious. This book is mediocre at best, even in the world of books that have pretty much nothing in common with P&P except the names of a few characters. I kept reading because I was on a camping trip and wanted to finish it so I could move on to another book. I was hoping I'd enjoy the ending but I didn't really care except it meant I could turn my flashlight off. I didn't give it one star because I did keep reading, and there were some moments I liked or laughed. less

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