Crinoline_Laphroaig's review on Me and Mr. Darcy

Me and Mr. Darcy: A Novel | Alexandra Potter

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I read this book ages ago. I'm guessing back when it was first released. It's been on my All Things Austen Shelf since then. After reading some Goodreads Reviews I have a vague memory of it. Decided to reread to see if it deserved to be on my Forever Shelf.

1️⃣ the Cover. Why is this person wearing what looks like 1950's clothes when it's setting is Modern Day and Time Traveling to Jane Austen's day? It makes no sense what so ever.⬇️

Crinoline_Laphroaig 2️⃣ the love interest Spike is an asshole. I'm sorry there is just no other word for it.⬇️ 3y

Crinoline_Laphroaig AND THEN the tour visits Chawton Manor and claims it was home to Jane Austen in the latter part of her life and it's where she revised Pride and Prejudice. Except we #PemberLittens know she DIDN'T! She lived down the road at Chawton Cottage. Her brother lived at the 'Big House'. ⬇️

3y

Crinoline_Laphroaig All the things that happened at the Cottage, her small writing table, the creaky door, this book attributes to the stately Chawton Manor. Apparently this author didn't even manage to do the bare minimum of Research and her Editor didn't do their job either. ⬇️

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Crinoline_Laphroaig I can't believe this book has been taking up space on my shelf for YEARS. I'm guessing I meant to get rid of it but forgot and then after awhile it was just there.🤬 3y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @CaramelLunacy the answer is this book is crap. 3y

KristiAhlers Yeah I wasn‘t a fan I was a total DNF and donated it. 3y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @KristiAhlers it's definitely going in the Goodwill box 3y

CaramelLunacy Oof! I found my old review and was apparently mad that for a woman who re-read Pride & Prejudice every year, she didn't seem to have even a basic grasp of its plot or that it wasn't Victorian... I didn't write anything down about Spike, but the hazy impression I retained matches what you say. Best to send it off in disgrace. 3y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @CaramelLunacy Sending off in Disgrace! I must remember that. 3y

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