tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post3401331884657386982..comments2022-02-15T07:55:22.034-06:00Comments on Book Wind: Jane Austen: A Life Revealed by Catherine ReefTom Philionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06066393537809002425noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-60886896495227460822013-05-02T03:19:42.487-05:002013-05-02T03:19:42.487-05:00When I was in high school, "Pride and Prejudi...When I was in high school, "Pride and Prejudice" was one favorite books and since then I have read many other books by Jane Austen. I like how she incorporates her opinions and experience into each novel.<br /><br />It was a good review, but I was a little disappointed that the author idnt include any new information about Jane Austen. On bright side, the author does facilitate the research for the younger audiences.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509319570332912498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-87345302004568386312013-04-29T10:30:26.711-05:002013-04-29T10:30:26.711-05:00This was the book I was most excited to hear about...This was the book I was most excited to hear about, as I just completed a unit on "Pride and Prejudice" for another class. It is unfortunate that the book read like a textbook, and failed to keep your attention. It seems to me that Austen's works are so thrilling, any book about her life should be the same.<br /><br />I also agree with your point about the book being filled with guesswork and maybes. When I came across the title, I wrongly assumed Reef had come across some new information about Austen (such as letters or a journal once thought to be discarded). The title seems a bit misleading considering Reef is not presenting any new information, but rather compiling research and presenting it in a concise format.<br /><br />What a shame - I can't say that after reading this review I am going to check out the book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06712006559598844575noreply@blogger.com