First
Impressions is described as a “Contemporary Retelling of Pride and
Prejudice” – A Jane Austen classic. In this version, lawyer Eddi Boswick joins
a local theater production of Pride and Prejudice because she’s bored with her
life outside of work in small town London, Texas. She’s given the leading role,
opposite the town’s most popular, yet pompous bachelor Dave Davidson. Off to a rocky start
during an initial stormy (literally) meeting, the two would-be actors skirt around the
heart of the matter – their genuine attraction for one another.
I love Jane Austen. I love Pride and
Prejudice. I also love most retellings of Austen’s classic novels. This one?
Not so much. I found it wordy, cheesy and difficult to get into. I struggled to
connect with any of the characters and was not at all a fan of the author’s overly
descriptive writing. It was highly predictable, which isn’t necessarily a deal
breaker for me – especially when it comes to romance novels.
I’m confused about the duplicate
editions of this book. I noticed there is an earlier version of this book –
same title and author – that was released in 2004. Nothing about this version
says it’s an updated, revised or re-edited edition. I can only assume it’s the
same book, released by two different publishers.
There is a clear Christian, faith-based
message within this book, which I don’t have a problem with, but some people
might. Particularly since there’s no mention of this anywhere in the book
description.
I really wanted to like this book,
but I honestly could not. Other readers might appreciate it more than I did,
but I just didn’t enjoy it. I received a complimentary copy from Bethany House
Publishers.
2
of 5 Stars
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