I’ll start off by admitting I am
not a Jane Austin fan. She is the author that created Pemberley. I only managed
to listen to the entirety of Pride and Prejudice last summer while
refinishing a houseful of woodwork. I’m not sure which part was more tedious –
refinishing or listening.
So it was with some trepidation
that I approached Death Comes to Pemberley. I was pleasantly surprised.
While I wouldn’t want to spend my whole life reading books like this one, the
tale was quite engaging. Every time I had to put it down, I wished I didn’t
have to. I was pleased with the character development and the plot twists. And,
I liked that all the loose ends got tied up at the end.
I think this would work as a
standalone book, but am certain I found the characters and their relationships
easier to follow having listened to Pride and Prejudice first.
I’ll give this book a good
recommendation. I am so glad PD James surprised and engaged me with her story.
