*4 to 4.4 stars*
*The Gush*
This is the book every Pride & Prejudice lover has been dreaming of: the story told from Darcy's perspective that reads like a contemporary tale. The author does an excellent job of allowing Darcy his voice while also allowing us some information outside of his knowledge. This book is written to neatly mirror Pride & Prejudice and even includes quotes surrounding the various sections. The author's look at the character is solidly based, not just on what we know from the book but what we know of the time. The time period was obviously well researched and the world surrounding Darcy is well built indeed. Yet, you do not feel like you are reading a dry, dusty tome but rather a novel of the time period, a companion to Jane Austen's work.
*3 Stars*
*The Gush*
Perhaps this stands out to me because this is one of the first P&P rewrites I read but I quite like this book. The chance to see the events of the novel from the closed mouth Mr. Darcy's POV is something no fan can truthfully say they haven't wished for. While I'm not a huge fan of diary-style books, the placing of key events both before and after as well as a chance to glimpse his times away from Lizzy really works well.
*3.5- 4 Stars*
*The Gush*
Pride and Prejudice...and a mystery. Two of my favorite things in the universe. While not perfect, I found this to be a quite delightful read. I've read a great deal of the published Jane Austen 'fan fiction' and this is among the better ones. Not only does the author avoid placing modern morals on 19th century people, but she does an adequate job of capturing the voice.
*2.75-3 Stars*
*The Gush*
I've read several Jane Austen Printed Fan Fictions (as I call them) and love the different looks the various authors take of one of their favorite books. That's whats so great about fan fiction, it's the highest form of flattery that someone puts the time and effort into envisioning your characters after 'The End' or in 'What Ifs?'.