I haven’t read much of Jane Austen, and I have tried to read
Pride and Prejudice numerous times, but can’t get through it. This book, Dear.
Mr. Knightley, is a play on Pride and Prejudice, and though I’m sure it can’t
compare to the original, was very enjoyable. Call me a prude, but what I liked
most about this book was the virtue of the main character. So many love stories
seem to require skin and sex and it’s totally not necessary. This book was
clean and that was my favorite part.
As far as an overall story and believable, not so much. I
did enjoy the “quotes” from other books and there are definitely scenes that
are tender. The premise that Mr. Knightley would take on a foundation grant and
then fall in love with the receiver seemed a bit too much, but at the same
time, it could happen.
Another thing I especially enjoyed was seeing (although this
is somewhat unbelievable) about the main character pouring her heart and life
and every action in these letters to a stranger. Yet, sometimes we are more
open with strangers than with our family members I know. Despite some
far-reaching stretches, Dear. Mr Knightley, was a fun read, light, but with
some “make-you-think” moments. Would recommend, even if you aren’t totally
familiar with Pride and Prejudice.
