The Stench of Trade

A Pride & Prejudice variation

De: Gruinard

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Tragedy strikes the Gardiner family and Elizabeth sacrifices her own prospects to help the family heal. She performs a heroic act while in London and then has to deal with the consequences for her and her family.
Upon her return to Longhorn she attends the Assembly where Mr. Darcy very much does not act the gentleman.
This is the story of a young woman overcoming all that is thrown at her, metaphorically. Caroline Bingley did not literally throw something at Elizabeth, however much she was tempted.

This is variation on the classic story, with accurate historical details.

unique premise and historical anecdotes

But too many repetitions/recountings of events and some threads were left without thorough exploration or resolution.

Aunt Gardiner died at the start of the book

And her uncle had his legs crushed in the same accident that took his wife. Elizabeth went there to help her uncle at the age of 16. Great Jaff.

Amazing P&P Vagary with Decent VV Narration

This is the 2nd Pride & Prejudice Vagary I have read by this author and it was even better, in my opinion, than the first one. Gruinard writes Long, Very Detailed and Well-Developed stories using JA’s characters and basic original. This story should be read by one of the JAFF World’s best narrators. The Virtual Voice “voice” is very good, but there are the usual flaws. I overlooked them as the story is so good. I like this author’s original ideas and how interesting s/he makes the tales. I am going on to the 3rd book offered by this author on Audible.

Engaging & Fascinating Story

Fantastic story with some of the best virtual voice narration I’ve come across. Instant favorite!

Fantastic

This is a great book. It is unlike any I have ever read. I really enjoyed the Elizabeth in this story. She was quite different from your normal Elizabeth but very likable. The Darcy was likable also, but it took a long time for them to get together. I highly recommend that you listen to this book. Don’t worry about the ends, not being tied up because they were, in my opinion. I highly recommend you listen to this.

Editing is needed...

to make this story flow better. Misspoken words, not just lead/ lead. I don't know how to fix this with virtual voice.

Droning AI narration made the lengthy monologues littered throughout the book feel interminable.

For much of the book Mary Sue -- I mean, Elizabeth is a BRILLIANT, hard working, man-hating feminist.

I'm not sure how to describe the writing style. At least half of the book felt like a series of lectures with some limited Q&A.

The premise itself was interesting. I enjoyed Caroline's comeuppance and Lydia's epilogue was unique and very fitting. Also, Mary got a little more page time than usual, so that was nice.

Long but lovely

This is a wonderfully long audio book. It presents Elizabeth far differently than the normal variation while still maintaining the Lizzy and HEA for ODC that we all love. I consider it low angst though there are many instances of trials. It is a thoroughly enjoyable story.