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  • The Houseguest

  • A Pride and Prejudice Vagary
  • By: Elizabeth Adams
  • Narrated by: Brigid Lohrey
  • Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    4.5 out of 5 stars 100
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars 90
  • Story
    4.5 out of 5 stars 88

When Georgiana Darcy comes to Netherfield to visit her brother, she becomes friends with a neighbor, Elizabeth Bennet. After Miss Darcy has returned to London, she invites her new friend to stay with her at the Darcy home in town, unbeknownst to Mr. Darcy.

  • 4 out of 5 stars

  • Maidens and Matrons

  • By Blake H. Gilbert on 12-21-16

Good Story, but....

Overall
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
1 out of 5 stars
Story
5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-12-18

I read the book first and liked this variation when I found I could purchase the Audible version at a discount. Rarely have I been as disappointed in a purchase than I've been with this one. The narration all but ruins the story. She cannot do multiple voices well at all. Her vocal portrayal of Lord and Lady Matlock were pathetic, Lady Catherine, Mr. Bennett were poorly done as well. It will be a long time, if ever, before I listen to this again and I will never purchase another book narrated by her.

  • Persuasion

  • By: Jane Austen
  • Narrated by: Mary Sarah
  • Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    4.5 out of 5 stars 1,576
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars 1,364
  • Story
    4.5 out of 5 stars 1,372

A moving love story displaying all of Austen's signature wit and ironic narrative style. Persuasion is Jane Austen's last completed novel. She began it soon after she had finished Emma, completing it in August 1816.

  • 1 out of 5 stars

  • Poor narration

  • By Amazon Customer on 01-23-16

My Favorite Austen

Overall
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-11-17

Persuasion has long been my favorite. Mary Sarah is also a favorite. Perfection together.

  • Unequal Affections

  • A Pride and Prejudice Retelling
  • By: Lara S. Ormiston, Devleena Gosh PhD (Foreward)
  • Narrated by: Carmela Corbett
  • Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    4.5 out of 5 stars 426
  • Performance
    4.5 out of 5 stars 400
  • Story
    4.5 out of 5 stars 400

When Elizabeth Bennet first knew Mr. Darcy, she despised him and was sure he felt the same. Angered by his pride and reserve, influenced by the lies of the charming Mr. Wickham, she never troubled herself to believe he was anything other than the worst of men - until, one day, he unexpectedly proposed. Mr. Darcy's passionate avowal of love causes Elizabeth to reevaluate everything she thought she knew about him.

  • 5 out of 5 stars

  • Great alternate finish to the novel

  • By Pezzilla on 02-02-14

Disappointed

Overall
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-06-17

I was terribly surprised by this vagary. The book was very long and drawn out. I finished the story, but it was almost painful it was so long and detailed. I kept wanting the author to speed things up, but she never did. Her particular writing style does not work for me.