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Unwilling
- A Pride and Prejudice Vagary
- Narrated by: Mark Topping
- Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Classics
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- TheNameless
- 25-09-18
A beautifully gentle variation
There are no villains or contrived situations to force them apart, just two people learning about each other and growing gradually closer. There are the inevitable misunderstandings and arguments between such strong-willed individuals, but they're dealt with in a mature way and talked out before they can cause a massive rift between them. Although Darcy truly loves Elizabeth from the start, he has just as much to learn as she does and it's a real pleasure to see them move from their shaky beginning to a loving relationship between equals.
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- katoblue
- 19-12-21
New twist on the old story
Slightly more original than most of these variations. Enjoyable. I only wonder why we didn't get to hear Lady Catherine's views on the engagement?
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- Yhen
- 13-12-16
Review on Unwilling by Elizabeth Adams
A delightful P&P variation. The pacing is good, and the characters well developed. I enjoyed Elizabeth Adams' writing style tremendously. I tend to find most P&P variations drag along the way as the story unfolds, but this one is very well-done. Of course, the author doesn't really dwell on unpleasant characters; there is no antagonists in the story: Lady Catherine and Wickham are nowhere to be seen, but the story itself is cleverly-plotted. It is different than any other P&P variations I have read before, and I have to admit that it outshines most of them.
The narrator has done a good job; at first I found it odd to have a male narrator , but it all turned out splendidly.
8 people found this helpful
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- C. Hawkins
- 16-03-17
classic pride and prejudice vaguery
I loved the story, with Mr Bennett taking more control of his daughters future, so much so I was ok with the more worldly Jane marrying Mr Walker instead of the unreliable Mr Bingley.
The story starts in Hunsford with Elizabeth accepting Mr Darcy at the request of her ailing father.
We follow Elizabeth and Darcy from the seaside, to London and into the Friday month of their wedding, as they learn more about each other. Darcy learns more slowly about his pride and Elizabeth learns slowly to live him.
The epilogue is my favorite part.
The narration was great, with him changing voices for the different characters.
5 people found this helpful
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- Lizzy C
- 17-05-17
Another great story by Miss Adams
I really liked this story . Watching (or listening in this case) to Darcy & Elizabeth grow into a cherished love was very warm hearted . I loved the new Mr, Bennet & his silly wife . What a little vagary can do to a character is amazing
Although the narrator was very good & has a lovely speaking voice It was a little hard listening to Lizzy & Jane with a male voice trying to be feminine LOL 😆
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK
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- Sarah Miller
- 19-11-18
It was Okay
The book started out very well and had me hooked, but it lost me with the after the marriage story. Although its not steamy by any means it went from proper to raunchy and I was not a fan.
The male voice wasn't entertaining as it could have been.
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- Sherrie Jones
- 28-06-22
Wonderful Epilogue
Of course, you need to read or listen to the entire story to get to the epilogue, but that is not a hardship with this well crafted story.
I can’t elaborate with a spoiler, but it is worth the time to listen.
Mr. Topping is one of my favorite male narrators of JAFF. No disappointment there either!
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- Christine
- 01-03-22
I liked this book but....
I have listen to this book twice since purchasing it. I didn't rate it after the first time through because I wasn't sure how I felt about it. I liked that the story line had the 2 together but it wasn't anything great. I really loved that Mr. Bennett finally stepped up in the welfare of his daughters and greatly loved that Lydia was made to act like a lady. All in all a good book, for me not great but good.
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- Linda Steele
- 10-05-21
sequel needed
this book is so wonderful that it's one that you dont want to end. the epilogue is nice but theres a whole series of book possibilities here
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- Happy_Thought_Indeed
- 12-08-20
One of my favorites!!
I’m a voracious Austen variation reader and audiobook listener. There is just something about this book. I love it! Excellent story and narration. I’ve listened to it many times and will no doubt do so again!
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- Traci B.
- 10-05-20
One of the best
I have read over 50 Pride and Prejudice companion novels. This has been one of my favorites. It is thoughtful and complete. I believed the character choices and the story was touching, humorous, and not predictable. I especially enjoyed the author’s choice for the ending. Thank you Ms. Adams.
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- HeatherY
- 08-02-20
I Absolutely Loved It!
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Mr. Bennet receives some unwelcome news. His heart is failing and he doesn't have much time left. Knowing his daughters will be left destitute after his death he finally takes charge of his household. He orders all the girls to take lessons and act in a more respectable manner. Lizzy knows something has happened to her father, but is left in the dark as to the reason for the sudden lessons and new routines. When Darcy meets Lizzy visiting in Kent, he decides to ask Mr. Bennet for permission to court his daughter before he proposes. Knowing his days are numbered, Mr. Bennet makes a very strange request of Lizzy.
I loved this variation! Mr. Bennet was so wonderful in it, and I loved how much of the book focused on him. I love a good makeover story and Mr. Bennet's reformation of his daughters felt like that. The romance between Lizzy and Darcy was so well done. Darcy's letters were so sweet and caring I rewound the story to listen to them again. The narration was well done, it made sense to have a male narrator since so much of the story was Mr. Bennet's. I would definitely read more by this author.