Longbourn

- Jo Baker

"Mr. B. would lend you a book, but he didn't want to hear what you thought about it. He'd say thank you for any service you performed, but he wouldn't even catch your eye. How could she have so much to say to him, and why--and this was the truly baffling thing--was he just letting her go on saying it?" - Taken from the book.

First things first, let's jump right into the review. Admittedly, I had my doubts about this one, not because it's Pride and Prejudice fanfiction, but because it was a required reading for a class that I don't particularly care for. However, upon actually reading the book, I was pleasantly surprised.

Now, be warned that this book does have a slow start and at some points in the novel I did find my mind wandering to more exciting thoughts, however, that doesn't necessarily make it a bad book.

Longbourn is fanfiction, but it isn't told from the perspective of a suspected source, instead, it's a story told from the shadows (more or less), it's a story, told from the view of a young maid by the name of Sarah. Sarah works for the Bennets along with Mr. and Mrs. Hill, Polly (formally known as Mary), and the newest addition to their makeshift family, James.
The readers follow Sarah throughout her days while she acts out her household duties and attempts her best to remained a background character whilst still furthering her own story.
So, was this book boring at parts? Most definitely, anyone in their right mind would find monotonous chores to be boring. But the real question is, is this book worth reading? And the answer to that is a simple one, absolutely. If you enjoyed P&P, there's no reason why you wouldn't enjoy Longbourn just as much (or even more).

Anyways, don't let my words sway you too much. Read the book yourself, form your own opinions and remember to keep warm & read.

[Please remember that from now until mid-April reviews will be posted twice a month instead of once a week.]