I have not read pride and prejudice but of course know the story and have watched the TV adaptation. I was intrigued to read this sequel and find out what happened to Charlotte Lucas.
The book did not disappoint. It tells Charlotte’s story and also gives us insight into the future of many of the Bennett family. The story at times takes us back to the original tale’s timeline and this is useful in fitting the two together.
The story also allows for other issues to be dealt with in a light touch manner, such as Anne’s penchant for wearing men’s clothing.
It is a story of the trials of women of the time, of choices that have to be made between security and love. It shows how unfair it was to be female, and how different women dealt with the hands they were dealt.
The book did not disappoint. It tells Charlotte’s story and also gives us insight into the future of many of the Bennett family. The story at times takes us back to the original tale’s timeline and this is useful in fitting the two together.
The story also allows for other issues to be dealt with in a light touch manner, such as Anne’s penchant for wearing men’s clothing.
It is a story of the trials of women of the time, of choices that have to be made between security and love. It shows how unfair it was to be female, and how different women dealt with the hands they were dealt.