Vanity and Vexation : A Novel of Pride and Prejudice

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Summary: A Clever Twist
Review: "Vanity and Vexation" is not a sequel to "Pride and Prejudice" but rather a clever and entertaining retelling of some of the plot elements of that story with a very definite 21st century twist. Though clearly any reader who is familiar with Jane Austen's novel will get a kick out of figuring out how Kate Fenton has produced her own unique version, that should not deter others from reading it. It is a story that can be enjoyed on many different levels.

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Summary: Same as Lions and Liquorice
Review: I enjoyed this book, but be forewarned, it is the same book that was published before as 'Lions and Liquorice' in the UK. I had ordered in a few years ago from amazon.uk

Rating:
Summary: Same as Lions and Liquorice
Review: I enjoyed this book, but be forewarned, it is the same book that was published before as 'Lions and Liquorice' in the UK. I had ordered in a few years ago from amazon.uk

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Summary: This is a find!
Review: This is a really clever page turner. Apparently, it was written for the intelligent Jane Austen fan, who appreciates a modern, witty take on a beloved story. It is written with tongue in cheek, but is respectful of the primary source. Kate Fenton, who has written other good books that were published in England, has written a story with wit, surprises and an appreciation of Jane Austen for modern readers. I loved it!

Rating:
Summary: This is a find!
Review: This is a really clever page turner. Apparently, it was written for the intelligent Jane Austen fan, who appreciates a modern, witty take on a beloved story. It is written with tongue in cheek, but is respectful of the primary source. Kate Fenton, who has written other good books that were published in England, has written a story with wit, surprises and an appreciation of Jane Austen for modern readers. I loved it!

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Summary: Bridget Jones's Diary Lovers!
Review: This was such a fun book to read. It is the story of Pride and Prejudice in our time period. So if you are looking for a book the carries on the Regency style period and Jane Austen's style of writing this book is not for you. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed watching or reading Bridget Jones's Diary.

Not only is it so good that you won't want to put it down, it will test your knowledge of Pride and Prejudice. You will enjoy this book so much more if you have read the origional Pride and Prejudice. There are so many parallels. You, as the reader will being trying to remember what occured when in Pride and Prejudice and discover that the author used it and reversed in this terrific book.

It was a wonderful read, I seriously enjoyed the author's intelligent writing.

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Summary: Read "Pride and Prejudice" Instead
Review: While Kate Fenton has written a little after dinner mint of a book, she is no Jane Austen. She is not even Austen Powers, for that matter. Drawing her plot from the gentle, delightful comedy "Pride and Prejudice," Fenton tries, in vain, to reset the book in modern-day Yorkshire. She has taken on a task beyond her skills, and should not be congratulated for trying. Her dialog is pungent, and often funny, but her grasp, overall, exceeds her reach...Read Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" instead and avoid both vexation and this author's vanity.

Rating:
Summary: Read "Pride and Prejudice" Instead
Review: While Kate Fenton has written a little after dinner mint of a book, she is no Jane Austen. She is not even Austen Powers, for that matter. Drawing her plot from the gentle, delightful comedy "Pride and Prejudice," Fenton tries, in vain, to reset the book in modern-day Yorkshire. She has taken on a task beyond her skills, and should not be congratulated for trying. Her dialog is pungent, and often funny, but her grasp, overall, exceeds her reach...Read Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" instead and avoid both vexation and this author's vanity.