Jane Austen The World Of Her Novels
Registered by chich of Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on 11/25/2006
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Journal Entry 1 by chich from Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Saturday, November 25, 2006
Synopsis (from Amazon.co.uk):
With a wealth of details about Jane Austen's life and times, this volume brings to life the world of her novels. Austen scholar Deirdre Le Faye first gives an overview of the period, from foreign affairs to social ranks, from fashion to sanitation. She goes on to consider each novel individually, explaining in detail its action, its setting, the reaction of public and critics and Jane's own feelings about it. The lavish illustrations, many never seen before, allow the reader to visualize the places and people of the novels.
With a wealth of details about Jane Austen's life and times, this volume brings to life the world of her novels. Austen scholar Deirdre Le Faye first gives an overview of the period, from foreign affairs to social ranks, from fashion to sanitation. She goes on to consider each novel individually, explaining in detail its action, its setting, the reaction of public and critics and Jane's own feelings about it. The lavish illustrations, many never seen before, allow the reader to visualize the places and people of the novels.
Journal Entry 2 by chich from Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Friday, December 29, 2006
An excellent read and a very lively presentation of Jane Austen's world. Unlike other Austen-related books, this one is written in a very readable style and offers very interesting insight into Austen's life, Regency England (historical, social & economic facts which Le Faye links to Austen's novels) and of course into Austen's novels themselves. There are also beautiful illustrations throughout the book: maps, portraits that match Austen's characters description and other illustrations of the topics discussed such as houses, landscapes clothing, coins...
This is not one of these scholarly/barely readable books that drop out of your hands after reading the first 20 pages but a very enjoyable read that make Austen's novels come to life in a wonderful way. A must-read for all Austen fans!
This is not one of these scholarly/barely readable books that drop out of your hands after reading the first 20 pages but a very enjoyable read that make Austen's novels come to life in a wonderful way. A must-read for all Austen fans!
Journal Entry 3 by chich from Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Friday, December 29, 2006
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Journal Entry 4 by chich from Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Saturday, January 13, 2007
Journal Entry 5 by rumble-bee from Velbert, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Thursday, January 18, 2007
Loads of thanks to chich for sending this to me! I'm honored to be the first participant, and will surely treat the book well.
It is almost like a work of art in itself; beautiful to look at and to browse through.
I hope the contents will fulfill my high expectations.
(By the way, where did you get that funny card? It's sooo humorous!)
edit April 27th:
I have to say I'm sorry for delaying things. The "browsing qualities" of the book seem to have kept it longer in my hands than necessary.
Well, how did I like it? My high expectations were not quite fulfilled, after close inspection.
I was stunned by the first section about Jane's life, but the second part about the novels was not quite my cup of tea. I would have expected more literary analysís, and not "she might have got that idea there, and that idea elsewhere". The reception of the books in their time was also a bit under-represented.
But on the whole, it was an enjoyable read. I'd recommend it to any student of English who is bored to death by all those academic stuff that is barely readable in the first place...
It is almost like a work of art in itself; beautiful to look at and to browse through.
I hope the contents will fulfill my high expectations.
(By the way, where did you get that funny card? It's sooo humorous!)
edit April 27th:
I have to say I'm sorry for delaying things. The "browsing qualities" of the book seem to have kept it longer in my hands than necessary.
Well, how did I like it? My high expectations were not quite fulfilled, after close inspection.
I was stunned by the first section about Jane's life, but the second part about the novels was not quite my cup of tea. I would have expected more literary analysís, and not "she might have got that idea there, and that idea elsewhere". The reception of the books in their time was also a bit under-represented.
But on the whole, it was an enjoyable read. I'd recommend it to any student of English who is bored to death by all those academic stuff that is barely readable in the first place...
Journal Entry 6 by nikel27 from -- Irgendwo / Somewhere --, Hessen Germany on Friday, April 27, 2007
arrived safe at my house.
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Great read, thanks for sharing with me.
After had read this book I started to watch all my Jane Austen movies on DVD.
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Great read, thanks for sharing with me.
After had read this book I started to watch all my Jane Austen movies on DVD.
Journal Entry 7 by nikel27 at Post Office in Book Ring, Ginsheim -- Controlled Releases on Monday, May 7, 2007
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Recieved this in the post yesterday. I will get around to starting it in the next couple of days.
This wasn't quite what I was expecting. As a history student I was familiar with a lot of the first section - although I found all of the 'might haves' and 'could haves' rather annoying; but the second section about the actual novels themselves was much better. I'm now going to have to rework my way through my Austen collection ....
Ooo, this looks a bit like a school textbook! It arrived this morning. I am currently part way through Courtesans, which is really good, but as I know I've got two other rings winging their way to me as we speak, I will put it aside and get straight into this book.
Thank you Chich for sharing!
Thank you Chich for sharing!
Finished this one this morning. It was interesting, and gave a good picture of various aspects of life during Jane Austen's time, and related back to things that we had read about in her books. Maybe a little dry at times, but I think this is something you could dibble into as you're reading her books, or just after you've finished one of the books, if there was something you had wondered about.
I skipped the two little sections on The Watsons and Sandition as I've never read these and would like to read them without already knowing the plot.
Will get this in the post to the next reader after the weekend.
I skipped the two little sections on The Watsons and Sandition as I've never read these and would like to read them without already knowing the plot.
Will get this in the post to the next reader after the weekend.
Journal Entry 12 by 
Cross-patch
from Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Sunday, June 10, 2007
Cross-patch from Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Sunday, June 10, 2007
Arrived yesterday. Thank you chich and OpheliaPhillips for sharing and getting it to me.
Journal Entry 13 by Cross-patch from Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Sunday, July 8, 2007
Cross-patch from Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Sunday, July 8, 2007
Very interesting - the times of Jane Austen. I was fascinated, in particular, by the coinage of George III's reign and understand much more about the 'scene' as lived by Jane.
I am waiting for an address from VLR and shall post on as soon as it arrives.
15 July. I haven't heard from VLR and now have an address for Starry-Starry and shall go to the post tomorrow.
I am waiting for an address from VLR and shall post on as soon as it arrives.
15 July. I haven't heard from VLR and now have an address for Starry-Starry and shall go to the post tomorrow.
Journal Entry 14 by Starry-Starry from Llandrindod Wells, Wales United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Arrived today, thanks Crosspatch and chich. I'm a huge fan of Jane Austen and have read quite a few biographies already, but no real anaylsis of the novels and I know Deirdre Le Faye is an acknowledged expert on her work and life so I'm looking forward to reading this.
Journal Entry 15 by Starry-Starry from Llandrindod Wells, Wales United Kingdom on Monday, July 30, 2007
This is such an interesting book, I loved all parts of it. As I said before, I've read several biographies so the details of her life were not new to me, but I loved the wider information about fashions, social mores, servants etc. and how she related them back to the books and Jane's life. I had several a-ha moments where she explained something that that I thought I knew. The comment Mr Bennet makes about a 'review' springs to mind. From the context in the book I had thought this was a sort of variety performance at the theatre, rather than a militia show. LOL!
Like others here I was thankful for the easy style of writing and while I didn't always agree with her interpretation and sometimes felt a different example would have been more appropriate, I loved the illustrations she used - although some of the portraits of the characters were simply wrong - Darcy for instance - though perhaps we all have our own Darcy.
Thanks very much chich for sending this book out on a bookring, I will definitely be getting my own copy.
Like others here I was thankful for the easy style of writing and while I didn't always agree with her interpretation and sometimes felt a different example would have been more appropriate, I loved the illustrations she used - although some of the portraits of the characters were simply wrong - Darcy for instance - though perhaps we all have our own Darcy.
Thanks very much chich for sending this book out on a bookring, I will definitely be getting my own copy.
Journal Entry 16 by PurpleElephant from Glastonbury, Somerset United Kingdom on Monday, August 6, 2007
Book arrived this morning. Thank you for sharing. Have a couple of bookrings ahead of this but will set to it as soon as I can.
The book arrived here this morning, thanks for sending it on purpleelephant. Thanks also to chich for letting me join the bookray. I signed up for this book ray as soon as it was offered as I love Jane Austen's work. I didn't know then that within the year I'd be starting a degree in English. So not only will this book be an interesting read on a personal level but it will be useful background reading for my course. The timing of this book's arrival was perfect as I started my degree this week! :o)
Journal Entry 18 by sunflowergirl from Carlisle, Cumbria United Kingdom on Saturday, December 8, 2007
I'm sorry for holding on to this book for so long; real life has got in the way of Bookcrossing a bit recently and I just haven't been getting through books at my usual speed. I've decided to pass this one on unread as I just don't know when I'll get a chance to read it. I've PM'd the next participant and received their address back so I'll post it on as soon as I can. Sorry again.
Journal Entry 19 by sunflowergirl from Carlisle, Cumbria United Kingdom on Wednesday, December 12, 2007
I managed to get to the Post Office today so this book is now in the post to AgnesXNitt. Hopefully it will get there soon.
Journal Entry 20 by AgnesXNitt from Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Monday, December 17, 2007
Arrived on Friday - yay! Right, thanks for posting on Sunflowergirl, no probs ;)
Thanks for hosting this Chich - Merry Christmas ma'am!
Looking forward to reading this over the Christmas break.
Thanks for hosting this Chich - Merry Christmas ma'am!
Looking forward to reading this over the Christmas break.
Journal Entry 21 by AgnesXNitt from Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Oh lord - just to update, I didn't get round to this over the Christmas break, but I will try to start this week. Apologies for holding the whole ring, but I will PM MrsPotage so if I can't get into this book I promise to post on soonest.
I hold my hand up - I got caught up in a new (to me) Dresden Files novel...
I hold my hand up - I got caught up in a new (to me) Dresden Files novel...
Journal Entry 22 by AgnesXNitt from Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Thursday, January 17, 2008
Right! I got a shimmy on, reading wise, and finished this very interesting, fact filled yet incredibly readable book finished on Monday (14/01/08) night.
I really enjoyed this book, particularly the concise way the author was able to carry the information over to the reader without patronizing them or leaving you feeling short changed in the process.
I also liked the chapters on the individual novels too.
A satisfying read.
Thank you to Sunflowergirl for posting on, and to Chich for hosting this ring, and for letting me post back to her for onward trasition to our BXing friends across the Herring Pond!
Posted off today from RAF Wyton Post Office to catch the 5pm (1700hrs to you military types) post :)
I really enjoyed this book, particularly the concise way the author was able to carry the information over to the reader without patronizing them or leaving you feeling short changed in the process.
I also liked the chapters on the individual novels too.
A satisfying read.
Thank you to Sunflowergirl for posting on, and to Chich for hosting this ring, and for letting me post back to her for onward trasition to our BXing friends across the Herring Pond!
Posted off today from RAF Wyton Post Office to catch the 5pm (1700hrs to you military types) post :)
Journal Entry 23 by chich from Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Sunday, January 27, 2008
I found this book in my mailbox when I got home last night, thanks AgnesXNitt:) I will pass it on to Bug2004 as soon as I have an address.
Journal Entry 24 by chich from Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Here we go again!
bug2004 asked to be skipped so the book is now on its way to thegoaliegirl's, enjoy!
Book arrived safely in my mailbox today. Am in the middle of another bookring, but will start this once I finish that one. Thanks for sending it my way!
I really liked this book. I had no idea what some of the phrases in the book, so it all made a lot more sense.. like from P&P... where Mr. Bennett tells Kitty that if she's a good girl for the next 10 years he'll take her to a review at the end of them. I had zero idea what this meant, now I do.
It was a little text-book like, but since I'm a huge Jane Austen fan, loved the book. P&P is my fave of her books. I have Sandition but haven't read it. Thanks again for sharing this book with me and those over the pond!
Book went out on 2/25 to LadyKnightNiko.
Thanks again!
It was a little text-book like, but since I'm a huge Jane Austen fan, loved the book. P&P is my fave of her books. I have Sandition but haven't read it. Thanks again for sharing this book with me and those over the pond!
Book went out on 2/25 to LadyKnightNiko.
Thanks again!
This arrived in my mailbox today. I am currently reading 2 books (one on loan and one for a ray,) but I will get to it as fast as possible!
Thanks a lot for sharing with me, chich! I found out a lot about one of my favorite authors that I didn't know, and like a previous reader mentioned, I was amused to learn what a "review" was.
I have cisco's address and will mail it tomorrow before German.
I have cisco's address and will mail it tomorrow before German.
Journal Entry 29 by LadyKnightNiko at by mail in To the next participant, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, March 13, 2008
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On it's way to cisco.
On it's way to cisco.
This book finally arrived today! I'm halfway through "Middlesex" now, and this one will be next to read.
Thanks!
Update: 5/3/08 I finished Middlesex and will now dive into this book!
Update 7/20 - I am such a slooow reader, I apologize for keeping this book for such a long time.
Just PM'd the next on the list for address and will send it on its way this week.
Thanks!
Update: 5/3/08 I finished Middlesex and will now dive into this book!
Update 7/20 - I am such a slooow reader, I apologize for keeping this book for such a long time.
Just PM'd the next on the list for address and will send it on its way this week.
It has arrived. I am looking forward to reading.
I have about 100 pages left in the book.
I have never done any reading about Jane Austen and so this was a very informative book. I have enjoyed getting a glimpse at Jane, her family, and the times in which she lived.
When the book first arrived I was surprised at how heavy and length it seemed but I have flown through the reading. My main problem has been finding time as work is very hectic.
Thanks for sharing. I have contacted ahythloday as Withoutwings asked to be skipped and will ship the book once I have her address and have finished reading it.
I have never done any reading about Jane Austen and so this was a very informative book. I have enjoyed getting a glimpse at Jane, her family, and the times in which she lived.
When the book first arrived I was surprised at how heavy and length it seemed but I have flown through the reading. My main problem has been finding time as work is very hectic.
Thanks for sharing. I have contacted ahythloday as Withoutwings asked to be skipped and will ship the book once I have her address and have finished reading it.
Finished the book last night - little or no reading time late last week.
I am very glad I read it and now want to revisit my Austen books as I have gained a new appreciation for them.
I have not heard back from ahythloday, yet. Will mail once I have.
I am very glad I read it and now want to revisit my Austen books as I have gained a new appreciation for them.
I have not heard back from ahythloday, yet. Will mail once I have.
Thanks! Will start ASAP!
Yummy book! Will pass onward as soon as I get the next reader's address.
Thanks for sharing!
Sorry for the delay! It looks like I am unable to reach the next person on the list so I will skip them.
Thanks for sharing!
Sorry for the delay! It looks like I am unable to reach the next person on the list so I will skip them.
Never fear...the book is here! I have this rather heavy book in my greedy little hands. I will read as soon as possible and pass this along to eicuthbertson. I'm having major issues/problems with the PM system, so I'll start now trying to contact him/her.
Thanks for sharing, chich, and thanks so much to ahythloday for sending the book my way.
Feb. 25 update: I have eicuthbertson's address, so I'm all set to pass along the book once I've finished.
Thanks for sharing, chich, and thanks so much to ahythloday for sending the book my way.
Feb. 25 update: I have eicuthbertson's address, so I'm all set to pass along the book once I've finished.
An update and an apology...
The book is still here—nothing has happened to it, and it hasn't dropped into a black hole. I apologize for holding on to the book for far too long. I have the address for the next reader, and my goal is to finish the book and ship it by the end of this week. I'm so sorry for holding up the bookring. I promise to move the book along soon.
The book is still here—nothing has happened to it, and it hasn't dropped into a black hole. I apologize for holding on to the book for far too long. I have the address for the next reader, and my goal is to finish the book and ship it by the end of this week. I'm so sorry for holding up the bookring. I promise to move the book along soon.
This was an interesting, but sometimes dry, read. I especially enjoyed reading about the world events going on at the same time that Jane was growing up and writing—it puts a lot of things into perspective. Plus, I learned the origin of the word "penknife." LOL
I just ordered Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (The Classic Regency Romance - Now with Ultraviolent Zombie Mayhem!), and I think reading this book has gotten me into the proper mood for the time setting. *grin*
Thanks again for sharing this, chich. I apologize again for keeping it for far too long.
I mailed the book to eicuthbertson today. Enjoy!
I just ordered Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (The Classic Regency Romance - Now with Ultraviolent Zombie Mayhem!), and I think reading this book has gotten me into the proper mood for the time setting. *grin*
Thanks again for sharing this, chich. I apologize again for keeping it for far too long.
I mailed the book to eicuthbertson today. Enjoy!
Journal Entry 39 by eicuthbertson from Burnaby, British Columbia Canada on Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Received last night. Thanks!
Next is sally906. Will PM today.
Next is sally906. Will PM today.
Enjoyed reading this and learned a lot, especially from the second part of the book which is more about her novels. Bit dry in some parts, but I did go back & forth sometimes looking at the novels.
Thanks for including me. Sorry I took so much time with the book. It's now on its way to Australia.
Thanks for including me. Sorry I took so much time with the book. It's now on its way to Australia.
Picked up from the Post office today - has arrived in Australia safely.
Was every bit as fascinating as I thought it would be - thank you for sharing - is off to livercache now.
Was every bit as fascinating as I thought it would be - thank you for sharing - is off to livercache now.
Journal Entry 42 by sally906 at By Mail, Book Ring -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, November 14, 2009
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Mailed to Livrecache by road
Mailed to Livrecache by road
Received safely today. I look forward to reading it, but I do have some rings in front of it. I'll be as quick as I can.
Journal Entry 44 by livrecache at A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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On its way to another bookcrosser. I hope you enjoy it. I do apologise for the delay.
On its way to another bookcrosser. I hope you enjoy it. I do apologise for the delay.
Sorry for not journalling this sooner. It arrived just before easter when I was hurredly packing and rushing out the door. When I got back home I forgot to journal it.
I'm just finishing off another bookring and will dive into it shortly. It does look interesting - thank you.
I'm just finishing off another bookring and will dive into it shortly. It does look interesting - thank you.
Quite an interesting volume. I did keep it way to long - my appologies.
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Winging its way to the next recipient - Cathyinoz
This book is now safe and sound with me, thanks so much for sending it on. I look forward to reading this as soon as I am finished with my current book. =)
Arrived today safely from cathyinoz, thanks.
Oops! Just discovered this beneath TBR pile....how many times do bookcrossers use this excuse? I am now into it and really enjoying it. I have finally sorted out the Napoleonic Wars in the beginning of the C19th! This book reads like a novel - very easy to be carried along on its breezy, lively style. Of course, loving Austen helps. The illustrations are very well chosen, too - they are just as informative as the text. I'm thinking of buying a copy on abebooks.
Thanks Chich for making it available and I will pm next BCer, bekoh, now as I'll be finished soon at this rate.
Thanks Chich for making it available and I will pm next BCer, bekoh, now as I'll be finished soon at this rate.
Journal Entry 51 by Sujie at Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales Australia on Monday, February 28, 2011
Just a note to say I think I may have mislaid this book. I have emailed bekoh to see if she has received the book and I hope she has but I have no memory of posting it.
Sorry to all those waiting.
Sorry to all those waiting.
It's here! I need a good dose of Austen to cheer me up.
Thanks Sujie.
Thanks Sujie.
I really enjoyed this. The first half is much better than the second as it gives more background about the era & politics etc.
Now I can re-read all of the JA's with a fresh perspective.
Now I can re-read all of the JA's with a fresh perspective.
Journal Entry 54 by bekoh at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, May 21, 2011
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I posted this off a week ago & forgot to journal it - sorry.
This book arrived safely in South Africa. Thanks so much, bekoh, for posting it!
I'm really excited about reading this. I'm busy with another ring at the moment, but I'll hopefully get to this soon!
I'm really excited about reading this. I'm busy with another ring at the moment, but I'll hopefully get to this soon!
Sorry for keeping this one so long. I had a read a few other books first.
I found this book very interesting and enlightening. Some of the facts about daily life in Austen's time I already knew, but there was a lot that was new to me. I think the fact that "morning" was a much longer period of time to them than it is to us, was the most surprising piece of information. I thought the layout of the book was excellent, giving you a good overview of the world as it was then, before going into detail on each book.
Thank you so much, Chich, for the opportunity to read this great book! I think I'm going to have to find a copy for myself :)
I have just PMed Bearyfriend for her address :)
I found this book very interesting and enlightening. Some of the facts about daily life in Austen's time I already knew, but there was a lot that was new to me. I think the fact that "morning" was a much longer period of time to them than it is to us, was the most surprising piece of information. I thought the layout of the book was excellent, giving you a good overview of the world as it was then, before going into detail on each book.
Thank you so much, Chich, for the opportunity to read this great book! I think I'm going to have to find a copy for myself :)
I have just PMed Bearyfriend for her address :)
Journal Entry 57 by snufkin81 at To the next participant, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, July 20, 2011
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Sent to Singapore by airmail.
Book arrived, thanks. This book is solid, I like its feel in my hand.
What a coincidence, just wanted to continue from where I'd stopped, and to check when the due date is, only to realize today is the deadline. Sorry for my procrastination, will try to finish soonest I can and send it on.
Sorry for keeping this book for so long, will send it off today to the next reader. I didn't complete the whole book, stopped at England and the World which requires more time to read and take notes. I love the history and will try to get my own copy. Thanks chich for sharing & introducing me to this title.
Have sent out via air.
Have sent out via air.
Received in the mail yesterday all the way from Singapore. Thanks for sending this along, it will go in the stack of books I am working on, since it is probably not a quick read. Hope to have it done within a month, though. Many years ago, I took a class dedicated to the works of Jane Austen and we read them all along with two biographies of her -- I've been a huge fan ever since. I have a feeling that this book will take me right back to that class and all the fun I had.
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6of8
at -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, Maryland USA on Saturday, October 8, 2011
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This little gem is on its way to Icila in France. Just think, this bookring has been so much further in its lifetime than Jane ever got to travel in hers, yet she was so wise about how people behave.
I received it yesterday. Thanks 6of8 for mailing at that so expensive rate (I understand why so many US people want only to mail US). I'll take good care of your gem, chich.
Thanks again for sharing your gem, chich, the first part about Jane Austen's life and times is priceless.
PMing CaterinaAnna.
PMing CaterinaAnna.
The book is on its way to CaterinaAnna for some days.
Journal Entry 66 by Caterinaanna at Coventry, West Midlands United Kingdom on Thursday, December 8, 2011
C'est arrive (can't do the accent on this keyboard): merci.
Journal Entry 67 by Caterinaanna at Coventry, West Midlands United Kingdom on Saturday, December 10, 2011
Does reading it quickly make up for the delay in picking it up?
It seems I know a lot more about Regency England and Jane Austen's life than I thought I did, so there was a lot of nodding in the first half of the book. In the second half, I was glad I'd read all the novels, for there are significant spoilers there for those who haven't. The 'maybe this is what she was thinking of when she made x do y' hypotheses began to grate after a while, even though some of them were interesting. I found the author's style a little patronising and thought some of the posited connections were rather trivial, but that could have been a hangover from discovering I'd less to learn from the book than I'd hoped.
Probably worth reading, but not really for me.
It seems I know a lot more about Regency England and Jane Austen's life than I thought I did, so there was a lot of nodding in the first half of the book. In the second half, I was glad I'd read all the novels, for there are significant spoilers there for those who haven't. The 'maybe this is what she was thinking of when she made x do y' hypotheses began to grate after a while, even though some of them were interesting. I found the author's style a little patronising and thought some of the posited connections were rather trivial, but that could have been a hangover from discovering I'd less to learn from the book than I'd hoped.
Probably worth reading, but not really for me.
Journal Entry 68 by Caterinaanna at Coventry, West Midlands United Kingdom on Thursday, December 29, 2011
Update: have had two goes at contacting lucy-lemon with no reply, so have moved to the next person on the list.
This arrived yesterday, thanks Caterinaanna.
I'm currently in the middle of two other books, so hope to get to this one in a couple of weeks.
I'm currently in the middle of two other books, so hope to get to this one in a couple of weeks.
I'm sorry it has taken me a while to get around to reading this one, but I'm into it now and have messaged bookmaniac70 to send it on to her as soon as I've finished, which hopefully won't be too long now!
Journal Entry 71 by JoolsW at Exchange/Trade, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, May 10, 2012
Released 11 yrs ago (5/7/2012 UTC) at Exchange/Trade, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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I found this book a surprisingly easy read, while also being interesting and enlightening. I particularly enjoyed the first half of the book which threw some light on Jane Austen's life and the society in which she lived.
The book was posted to Bookmaniac a few days ago. Hope it arrives safely!
Many thanks for sharing : )
The book was posted to Bookmaniac a few days ago. Hope it arrives safely!
Many thanks for sharing : )
The book arrived yesterday. Thank you, JoolsW, for the nice postcards, labels and bookmarks!
I`m sorry I have delayed reading this book. June turned as a hectic month with a teenager passing his high school entrance exams:-)). I started it yesterday and liked from the beginning. I hope to be ready by the end of the month.
Wonderful book which offers a fascinating glimpse of Jane Austen`s world. The first part was brilliant. I enjoyed each chapter with its detailed descriptions of domestic,social and cultural habits of that time. The second part was a bit of disappointment, as it didn`t provide much more than a synopsis of each book, and it contained spoilers,too, which I consider quite unnecessary and annoying. But overall it was a very nice read.
Journal Entry 75 by bookmaniac70 at Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Released 11 yrs ago (7/6/2012 UTC) at Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain
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Sent back to owner.
Journal Entry 76 by chich at Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Friday, July 13, 2012
Yay! My book is finally home! Many thanks sor sending it back bookmaniac70:-)
Thanks to everyone who participated in the ring, I hope you all have a great summer!
Thanks to everyone who participated in the ring, I hope you all have a great summer!
