The Most Interesting Man in the World

A Pride & Prejudice Variation (Unabridged)

De: Jan Ashton, Justine Rivard

Narrado por: David Pickering

Charles Bingley is a man who relies on Darcy’s judgment in all things yet understands very little of it, at least when Darcy is speaking Greek to a horse who only understands Latin or staring at the quick-witted sister of his own angelic Jane Bennet. What was happening behind the scenes at Netherfield, Pemberley, and Darcy House, and just what did those men talk about over billiards and brandy? A generous, kind, and always hungry Bingley sheds a little light on keeping company with the most interesting man in the world and shares his thoughts on puppies, his dreadful sisters, and the meaning of happiness.

©2020 Jan Ashton, Justine Rivard (P)2020 Quills & Quartos Publishing

Fun, humorous listen.

My tongue was embedded into my cheek the whole time I was reading this. Great humour. It did make me wonder though how a serious POV from Bingley would read. I did enjoy this.

I love David Pickering. His narrations are always charming and magnetic.

Brava!

As much as I liked reading this one, I think I enjoyed the book narration even better. David Pickering was wonderful in his interpretation of Bingley and all the rest. Great pacing and terrific voices.

Great JAFF

This book was written from mr Bingley’s perspective. Most male thoughts and discussion between Bingley Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam. Interesting.

very funny!

well written and very humorous! Highly recommend this title. I will look for more by this author!

Too funny to be missed

I listened to this audiobook in one single day because once I started listening to it, I could not stop. I had to leave everything I was doing to continue listening to this story, and that was because the book is incredibly entertaining, but also because David Pickering’s narration is simply perfect! I believe the audiobook may be the best way to get into this story. Forget about the paperback or the ebook, this story deserves to be brought to you by a male narrator as talented as David Pickering who completely understood the tone the authors wanted it to have. Highly recommend this audiobook.

The most interesting man in the world

I’ve listened to this book several times and it always brings on laughs and chuckles. It is one of the funniest Austenesque variations I’ve ever listened to. David Pickering does a fabulous job of narrating.

Very amusing

Unlike some, I wasn’t offended at how Bingley was portrayed. I kept expecting him to piddle on the carpet. Keep in mind that there is nothing sacrosanct in Austen’s book and allow yourself to have fun with this delightful romp.

Not recommended

Though the story is written alright and the performance of the reader is well done, I cannot recommend this book. It portrays Mr. Bingley as an absolute idiot with an inability to focus on anything longer than a moment. He has no substance and is nearly as fawning of Mr. Darcy as Mr. Collins is to Lady Catherine.
The whole time I kept hoping that his character would evolve but it never happened.
I would like to see more stories from Mr. Bingley's point of view. I think the concept was good, just not well executed.

Such a hoot!

This is a delightful expose of Bingley's mind. All of the enthusiasm, admiration for Darcy, and twists and turns of an uncluttered mind. A very unique take on our beloved story that had me grinning throughout.

Clever, Amusing Page-turner

Never has a so closely canon based story been so unique. So much witty repartee, I kept wondering how long they could keep it up...to the very last page, it turns out. Darcy’s famously flawed friend finds his voice via Ashton and Rivard. Even in his worst moments, we see a sympathetic portrayal and—most satisfactorily—why Darcy needs him in his life. This book is a perfect introduction to "JAFF" (Jane Austen Fan Fiction) for those new to the genre, who might be wondering: why would anyone try to add to Jane Austen's canon? The Most Interesting Man answers that question. I’m so glad I listened!
Pickering does a fabulous narration. Best Colonel Fitzwilliam I've ever listened to. Well played!