The Austen Escape
by Katherine Reay
I don’t believe that I have ever read any of Jane Austen’s
books, but that didn’t prohibit me from enjoying this book, set in Bath,
England, in a regency manor. Two
childhood best friends go on an Austen Escape to experience life as it would
have been for an Austen character. While
there exploring the past, they come to terms with their present lives and
change their futures.
Katherine Reay writes in a very readable style, and although
I am more a fan of suspense than romance, I enjoyed this book. The characters had interesting quirks and
well-written personalities. Mary was one
of my favorites, although I did not understand why she put up with Isabel. As the story progressed, I grew to like and
understand Isabel better. This
experience turned out to be life-changing for both women.
The book had themes of
friendship, love, personal growth—but I did find a spiritual emphasis
missing. It was a good, clean read,
although I was surprised that part of it was set in a bar. If a reader is looking for an Austen-like
novel heavy on relationships and personal growth, this is a great book! I received a free copy from the publisher for
this, my honest review.
No comments:
Post a Comment