Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Book Review #6: Austenland by Shannon Hale


This novel was a thoroughly enjoyable light read. The premise is that Jane Hayes is a seemingly normal young New Yorker, but she has a secret. Her obsession with Mr. Darcy, as played by Colin Firth in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, is ruining her life. No real man can compare.

When a wealthy relative bequeaths her a trip to an English resort catering to Austen crazed women, Jane's fantasies of meeting the perfect Regency-era gentleman suddenly become realer than she ever could have imagined.

Quite witty and entertaining, I'd definitely reccommend this one if you are at all a fan of Pride and Prejudice.

3 comments:

Lily said...

Funny- i just posted a couple of book reviews on my site *lol*. Can't wait to discuss the canada reads list with you. Also- I can't figure out how to post the book cover pic to my blog. How did you do it?

Anonymous said...

Looks like a book right up your alley. :) Cute!

Anonymous said...

Hey Kristen,

I just checked this book out of the library today. I'm totally excited to read it over the Christmas break. Thanks for sharing.

Angela