Jane Austen Lives Again, by Jane Odiwe
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When Jane Austen’s doctor discovers the secret to immortal life in 1817, she thinks her wishes have come true. But when she wakes up from the dead, a penniless Miss Austen finds herself in 1925, having to become a governess to five girls of an eccentric and bohemian family at the crumbling Manberley Castle by the sea. Jane soon finds she’s caught up in the dramas of every family member, but she loves nothing more than a challenge, and resolves on putting them in order. If only she can stop herself from falling in love, she can change the lives of them all! Inspired by Jane Austen’s wonderful novels and written in the tradition of classic books like Cold Comfort Farm, I Capture the Castle, and Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, Jane Austen Lives Again is an amusing fairy story for grown-ups. Jane Odiwe comes to it steeped in Austen, in all her renditions; Odiwe’s sentences often glint with reflections of the great Jane … - HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY REVIEWS - PROJECT DARCY Odiwe writes with great charm and assurance: her contemporary characters are engaging, her historical protagonists convincing. In Project Darcy she takes a slice of literary history and turns it into a thoroughly entertaining, often very funny, and frequently touching piece of modern romantic fiction. JANE AUSTEN'S REGENCY WORLD MAGAZINE SEARCHING FOR CAPTAIN WENTWORTH Odiwe certainly writes a page-turning romantic mystery - her characters are intriguing and her narrative full of surprises and suspense. She blends historical fact and fiction with great style, and the settings are spot on in what the writer describes as her "love letter to Bath." JANE AUSTEN'S REGENCY WORLD MAGAZINE MR DARCY'S SECRET Jane Odiwe comes to it steeped in Austen, in all her renditions; Odiwe’s sentences often glint with reflections of the great Jane … - HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY WILLOUGHBY'S RETURN Odiwe’s elegantly stylish writing is seasoned with just the right dash of tart humour, and her latest literary endeavour is certain to delight both Austen devotees and Regency romance readers - BOOKLIST LYDIA BENNET'S STORY Odiwe pays nice homage to Austen’s stylings and endears the reader to the formerly secondary character, spoiled and impulsive Lydia Bennet … devotees will enjoy - PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY
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- Published on: 2015-11-01
- Released on: 2015-11-01
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. If you love Jane Austen, gotta love this! By Debbie B. This is a delightful, fanciful story filled with Jane Austen's characters and-BONUS-Jane Austen herself! Her miraculous resurrection in the year 1920 is only a minor plot factor at the beginning and end. It's just a plot device to set up the real story, which is the romantic struggles of a dysfunctional family full of 5 daughters (sound familiar?). Jane, who needs money, is hired to act as a sort of governess-slash-companion-slash-personal counselor for the girls. There's also one son, Will, who also factors strongly in the story.Ms. Austen, having high intellect and 41-year-old experience in her now-21-year-old body, works wonders with the family. In believable step by step, she gradually earns the trust of all in the household and helps them unite. Considering how disconnected they are with each other when she arrives, it would be interesting to see how this character would fix a similar household filled with cell phones, computers and ipads in the 21st century!In wonderfully creative ways, the author brings in various characters and love stories from Ms. Austen's masterpieces, using none of their original names. Naturally, the girls exhibit attributes of the major heroines, with interesting story overlaps. You'll find Anne Elliot mixed with a dash of Jane Bennet and Elinor Dashwood, although you'll mostly find Jane Bennet's character in another of the sisters. Emma Woodhouse's story, interestingly, blends with Louisa Musgrove's along with some personality traits borrowed from Lydia Bennet, and Marianne Dashwood's story mixes with that of Harriet Smith. Yes, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are present, also, though I would say the two books that are mostly reflected here (through a lovingly warped mirror) are Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility. You will recognize male characters from all the source books as well, but I'm highlighting the girls in this review since they're the central characters.All of these love stories, as well as the love story surrounding Jane Austen herself, come together in fairytale fashion at one pivotal dance near the end of the book.Ordinarily, I would be critical of a book that has so much going on with so many different characters, but somehow Ms. Odiwe weaves it together in a way that makes perfect sense, especially by providing just one climactic scene for all. As I was reading, at first I was disconcerted by the reflections Jane Austen occasionally has. These snippets of her previous life in the 19th century, while logical for the character, seem to be tangents unrelated to the primary stories, which are plentiful enough. However, there is a brief scene near the end that seems to provide closure for her, since she obviously would miss all her family and loved ones who had died long ago despite being in the enviable position of coming back to life after so many years.I'm not certain how much a reader who is NOT familiar with Jane Austen's works would enjoy this. While it is an excellent stand-alone novel, there are just so many characters. It was easy for me to relate them immediately to the books I recognized them from, but it's possible there are too many different characters for the uninitiated to keep track of.For myself and all other Jane Austen enthusiasts, this is a must-read. It's a marvelous compilation of parts of her much-loved works, and Ms. Odiwe deserves kudos for doing it so successfully.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. and I've definitely never seen a book like it--bringing Jane Austen back to life By Heathery Hebert I received a copy of this book in exchange for review.This is a very interesting premise for a book, and I've definitely never seen a book like it--bringing Jane Austen back to life. I quite liked it.If you're looking for a scientifically logical book, then this isn't for you. In fact, we're given no explanation at all about how the good doctor brought Jane back to life, simply that he did. I was okay with that because the book is written in a way that does not strive to be sci-fi in the least.For my part, I love Jane Austen's plots/stories, but I do not like her writing style at all. So I love watching movies/shows about her works, yet cannot ever get through an entire book of hers. Therefore, this book was right up my alley because it was a very Austen-like plot, but the writing was more modern and digestible. If you're like me in that regard, I think you'll like this.The book had several romantic leaves off the main plot tree, some I cared about and some I didn't. There were quite a few characters, but I was actually able to keep most of them straight as they were all written quite differently and memorably.The only issues I took with the book were that a few of the scenes were way too closely Jane Austen's. For example, there was the scene where Emily deliberately embarrassed the genteel poverty character, Miss Beales, at the picnic and then was later shunned by Jonathan--even going so far as to quote that it was "poorly done, Emily," much like the original quote to Emma in that Austen novel. Excluding the quote, the scene was still nearly Emma and Mr. Knightley verbatim, and I felt that it was just a little too close to the original.The other issue I took was Jane's illness at the end of the book. It came out of nowhere and was resolved equally fast. It wasn't even explained what happened. Was it her previous illness coming back--the one that killed her before? Was she still in danger? Like... what is going on with that whole plot particle? It only lasted a chapter.Anyway, overall, I quite enjoyed this book. It's definitely a feel-good kind of novel, and sometimes that's exactly what one needs.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Jane Austen is Alive in 1925! By Meredith (Austenesque Reviews) While suffering greatly from the disease that would take her life, Jane Austen learns that her doctor, Dr. Lyford, is conducting some pioneer studies on immortal jellyfish and transdifferentiation. In a secret attempt to cheat death, Jane and Cassandra consult with Dr. Lyford about using his knowledge to cure Jane Austen’s illness or possibly extend her life a little. The study unfortunately took a bit longer than expected, and several generations later in the year 1925, Jane Austen is finally able to resume life among the living! (Our dream come true, right?)In order to support herself, Jane Austen takes a position as a governess to five young girls in a crumbling estate in Devon. The only thing is, this isn’t a typical governess position, and Jane Austen’s young charges are a good deal older than expected. But our dear Jane is made of stern stuff and has courage that rises with every attempt of intimidation. ' Jane takes on the discordant and troubled Milton family and tries to be the friend, supporter, and guide they all need. With such a large task on her hands, Jane is fearful her time to write more novels may be in short supply. But that may be the least of her worries as an unexpected suitor comes onto the scene and tries to win her heart…Oh my! What a sensational and supremely original story! Jane Odiwe, who we’ve seen play with time-slipping and magical phenomena before, has taken her creativity to a new level with this brilliant original tale about Jane Austen as a governess and alive in the 1920s. Not only do readers have the special treat of seeing dear Jane as a main character, but the young people in this story all bear some resemblance to characters from Jane Austen’s novels. While none of them share the same name or exactly the same personality and situations, it is quite a diversion for the reader to spot characters who remind them of Colonel Brandon, Anne Elliot, Mr. Knightley, and Elizabeth Bennet. Some characters are pretty easy to figure out, but others, especially those who might be a mix of two characters, took some time and pondering. It was quite a lovely to see so many Jane Austen personalities in one setting!I can’t really pinpoint what I loved most about the story, because I loved it all! I loved the large cast of characters and seeing their interactions, I loved seeing Jane Austen adapt to a new time period, way of life, and job, and I loved observing how through her little ideas and nudges Jane made the lives better of all those around her. I felt that this was just like her. That it would be her way to be so instrumental and have such an impact on all those around her.In addition, I thought Jane Odiwe executed this clever and complex premise masterfully. With so many characters to juggle, crisscrossing storylines, and the scientific breakthrough of immortal life, this story could have felt a little fantastical and overwhelming. I commend Ms. Odiwe for taking all these elements and skillfully finding a way to make them come together so harmoniously. Readers who are familiar with this author’s previous works, will know that she writes with a very artistic eye and her novels usually include lush descriptions and vibrant details. So many scenes in this book effortlessly popped into my mind – the dresses, the estates, the dances – all in vivid color and detail. Such visually stimulating prose!With Jane Austen being alive in the 1920’s and earning her keep as a governess, Jane Austen Lives Again sometimes felt like Downton Abbey meets Mary Poppins/Sound of Music (which are some of my favorite things!). It was a wonderful blend of history, fiction, and fairy tale! Absorbing, ingenious, and immensely satisfying – you definitely don’t want to miss Jane Austen Lives Again!Austenesque Reviews
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