Enjoyable

I’m a little torn about this review, both for the story and reader.

First, narration. Katherine Anderson has a very pleasant voice; it is clear and easy to understand throughout the book. I do think a little more distinction between the characters’ voices would have helped, however. I would absolutely listen to other books she’s narrated.

Second, story. It, too, was pleasant. Elizabeth accepts Darcy’s proposal when she is sick and not really fully aware of what she is doing. Post-illness (which is not a source of angst; she is not that ill), she ends up feeling obligated to go on with the engagement, although at first does think about breaking it. She quickly realizes that he is a good man. She never learns of his interference in Jane and Bingley’s relationship-although in canon, she did suspect it-and the couple never argue about Wickham. The book does spent a good while on what the change in Elizabeth and Darcy’s relationship means for other people, including Jane and Wickham, which is interesting.

While I do understand why and how C. P. Odom has E&D end up as they do, I ended up feeling that their relationship was too easy, given the set up (i.e. Elizabeth accepting against her reason, then, because Darcy told everyone about it immediately, stuck). More conflict between them would have helped—in my opinion. I know that many people prefer ‘our dear couple’ to have an easier path, and that’s fine, too.

In the end, it was an enjoyable listen, and I would recommend it, particularly for those who prefer a lower-angst story.

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