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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Berkley Trade; 1 edition (December 6, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0425244210
  • ISBN-13: 978-0425244210
  • ASIN: B0091M8YPG
  • Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.8 x 8.2 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsA must for all AUSTEN-ites and a keeper for me :)
By bookworm2bookworm on December 18, 2011
Format: Paperback
I reviewed this novell for Romance Reader At Heart Website.

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

Every time I get ready to read one of these books that take place `after' the original Pride and Prejudice, my stomach gets all tied in knots! For some reason, I dread as much as I anticipate the story, and this was no different. But then I read the first sentence, and my heart just sang!

"It is a comforting belief among much of society, that a plain girl with a small fortune must have no more interest in matrimony than matrimony has in her."

We all met Mary in the original, and we all had the picture of her in our minds, but this book will bring this young woman to life and she will surprise and delight you. It was a delight to watch her come into her own, to see her become a happy and confident young woman.

I just loved the way this author took our Mary away from all the preconceptions of her that I had, and on top of it, gave her a love story worthy of Jane and Lizzie. Mr. Tom Aikens was her perfect match and everything she needed. He was such a loveable hero, and I found myself in awe of how perfect they were for each other.

Oh, and to see and get a chance to catch up with everyone was pure bliss!

What I liked the best was this author's prose, which was as close as one can get to Austen's; and with it, she kept me grounded, so I hardly felt the transition from the original.

I highly recommend THE UNEXPECTED MISS BENNET to all Austen fans. As a matter a fact, this is a must for them, and it's a definite keeper for me. I'll still be tied up in knots, but possibly less so after this wonderful book.

Melanie
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Unexpected Miss Bennet nourished my soul!
By Jeffrey Ward on December 13, 2011
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Mary Bennet, that plain, pedantic, priggish, middle sister from Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice, who gave us such deadpan lines as, "I admire the activity of your benevolence...but every impulse of feeling should be guided by reason; and, in my opinion, exertion should always be in proportion to what is required." (Chapter 7) is explored in this new sequel by Patrice Sarath. How Mary could be made into a heroine the caliber of her elder sister Elizabeth, we shall soon discover.
Her intimate story is a sojourn from Longbourn, to Pemberley, to Rosings, back to Longbourn and finally to_________? Feeling betrayed by all of her favorite pursuits that formerly brought meaning to her life, nothing is spared from her frustrated scrutiny: not the pianoforte, not her singing, and not even her book of sermons. "Perhaps she should not rest all of her hopes on Fordyce. He had been a good a good guide, but a narrow one, and she had begun, if not to walk a different path, then to at least question the mapmaker." (p. 27)

It's been a year since the other Bennet daughters have married. Kitty has "come out" and will spend the summer with the Bingleys. Will "plain" Mary ever attract a suitor or just become an old maid? Jane and Lizzy plot to bring her to Pemberley for the summer to "improve" her. Lizzy tells Darcy of the plan: "You have the look of mischief about you," Mr Darcy said. "Much as when we first met and exchanged words. Have I need to fear?" "Not at all" she said. "I merely came to warn you that I am my mother's daughter after all. Jane and I are prepared to make a match for Mary." (p. 9) However, has Mary already encountered a "match?" Perhaps.....

Poor Mary despairs of anyone ever sincerely paying attention to her.Read more ›
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2.0 out of 5 starsStarted out promising, then took a nosedive
By fairandbright on January 3, 2013
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I'm always on the lookout for Pride and Prejudice sequels that deal with characters other than Lizzy and Darcy, and when I saw this one about Mary, I was intrigued and excited. I always thought given some time to grow, Mary could have great potential and not remain one of the "silly" Bennet sisters.

And the start of this book seemed to be just what I'd hoped for. Mary starts off by questioning Fordyce's advice, as well as accepting the fact that she could never be truly accomplished in playing the pianoforte or singing. This was just what I'd hoped she'd come to realize, and that she could grow from there. Unfortunately, this book had a weak spot, and it colors the whole thing: the romance. The romance with Mr Aikens is completely unbelievable and as I kept reading, I expected another, more suitable gentleman to come along. Really, I thought Mr Aikens was meant to represent a silly character in Jane Austen's style: a Miss Bates, or Mary Musgrove type person. Surely he couldn't be the only love interest?

But no, I was wrong. Inexplicably, Mary kept turning her thoughts to Mr. Aikens, though their acquaintance was short and the one evening they had spent dancing, she found very odd, instead of a very happy event. After this, the story shifts tone a bit, in having Mary become Anne de Bourgh's companion. As I also enjoy sequels about Anne finally getting out from under her mother's thumb, I was excited by this, but it wasn't what I'd hoped it would be. When Mr Aikens returns to the story, he does something so shockingly stupid that I was turned right off. What little we were told about Mr Aikens led me to believe he seriously had ADHD, as he said he couldn't sit still and couldn't even pay attention more than a page when Mary read to him.Read more ›
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2.0 out of 5 starsWeak Story; Good Grammar

I initially found this book engrossing and thought it was a largely believable look at Mary Bennet’s steps to re-create herself and build a meaningful life. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Anne
5.0 out of 5 starsis a great exception. It tells Mary's story with insight and ...

As one of the "Least Interesting" characters in P&P, Mary Bennet gets short shrift in most treatments. This one, however, is a great exception. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Steven M. Parker
4.0 out of 5 starsA very well designed Mary Benett story that is great in it's...

I realize I am a minority, but I have a love for the unloved Bennet sister and want her to marry well. I do not like books that pair Mary off with the toad Collins. Read more

Published 10 months ago by ArkansasAustenFan
5.0 out of 5 starsMary Bennet revealed: excellent tale of her growth & change

"I've read lots of P&P sequels, variations, etc, and this is the best one for delineating and revealing Mary Bennet. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Ellie's Eclectic Items
5.0 out of 5 starswonderful reading ~ will lead to her other works

Have enjoyed reading all of her books. This writer must have most certainly lived a previous life during these times ~ the thoughts, mannerisms, clothes, households, all feel... Read more

Published 15 months ago by marilyn peters
4.0 out of 5 starsIf you're looking for a P&P diversion with a different hero....

This book was worth every page turned. It is Mary and it was fun and the author was more than thoughtful with the characters. Read more

Published 16 months ago by K. Pease
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

I loved this book and did not want to put it down. Enjoyed every page. Extremely well written.

Published 17 months ago by Wendy Hirschman
5.0 out of 5 starsloved the way Lady Catherine

Most unusual, loved the way Lady Catherine, shows her self indulgence, and self importance. But I hope she learned you can't put a good Bennett down.

Published 17 months ago by Carolyn Bayse
3.0 out of 5 starsA "Miss Bennet" Beach Book

Bit contrived, but with some good Austen-ish character-based humour. Pleasant read. Maybe watch this author - if she keeps at it, they may get ever better.

Published 22 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsUnexpectedly Good

Nothing is as good as the original, but this was good in its own right. Very entertaining, and it gives Mary a deep, interesting personality. Glad I read it:)

Published on April 15, 2014 by Amazon Customer

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