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First Impressions Written by Tara O'Donnell (3/21/2004 9:09 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Welcome to the Pride and Prescience Group Read!, penned by Linda

This is the first time I've really read an Austen sequel(tried Stephanie Barron but just couldn't get into it)and so far,this book has been a pleasant experience.

The first chapter sets a nice tone-all the characters seem to be themselves and Lizzie has some great lines-"Dear Jane,only you could be so generous. She was circulating the news while we were still in the recieving line." How very in character for Miss Bingley to be trying to upstage the double wedding by annoucing her own!

I also like the way Lizzie rescues Darcy from the tedious conversation of Mr. Collins. In general,the chemistry between the Darcys is well done and feels right. I love it in chapter two when Darcy is disappointed that the London house is not yet ready for their arrival and Lizzie puts him at ease with such witty comments as"Nonsense. I like what you've done with the place. The furniture all matches now."LOL

As to the other chapters,I am not surpised that Darcy would reject any notion of supernatural power. I don't think Lizzie is superstitious but perhaps abit more openminded on the subject. I don't trust the Kendalls and am still deciding on Professor Randolph.

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Welcome to the Pride and Prescience Group Read! Linda (3/21/2004 7:53 a.m.)

Thanks, Linda! Tori Marie (3/21/2004 4:29 p.m.)
- Oh, definitely Michele S. (3/21/2004 11:15 p.m.)
- I've wondered the same thing Valerie (3/21/2004 9:25 p.m.)
Observations LaurieC (3/21/2004 12:08 p.m.)
- Chapter 2's quote Linda (3/21/2004 8:57 p.m.)
  - A Lady's Imagination Tori Marie (3/21/2004 11:57 p.m.)
    - Another possibility... Kitty-Kate (3/23/2004 12:10 a.m.)
Quotations Anne Charlotte (3/21/2004 9:58 a.m.)
- Quotes Linda (3/21/2004 9:12 p.m.)
First Impressions Tara O'Donnell (3/21/2004 9:09 a.m.)
So far, so good :-) katleen (elder) (3/21/2004 8:54 a.m.)
- Escape Tori Marie (3/21/2004 5:07 p.m.)
  - Miss Bingley/Eliot/Crawford Patricia N (3/22/2004 3:44 a.m.)
- Favorite piece of banter Vania (3/21/2004 3:12 p.m.)
- Best exchange Mary Frances 2 (3/21/2004 9:26 a.m.)
- I'm enjoying it too! Karrie (3/21/2004 9:09 a.m.)
  - Tape over mouth and fingers Patty Bennett (3/21/2004 1:32 p.m.)
  - Scrambling to catch up Tara O'Donnell (3/21/2004 9:15 a.m.)
    - Caroline's reason for marrying LaurieC (3/21/2004 11:37 a.m.)
    - Caroline's marrying an American Anne Charlotte (3/21/2004 9:43 a.m.)
      - Could it be???   Kim in AK (3/21/2004 7:19 p.m.)
        
        Hard to get out of   Joanmarie (3/22/2004 11:32 a.m.)
        
        But...   Kim in AK (3/22/2004 12:30 p.m.)
        
        It could.   Vania (3/21/2004 11:47 p.m.)
        
        I blame Jane   LaurieC (3/22/2004 12:00 a.m.)
        
        But..must it be so soon?! =( nfm   Vania (3/22/2004 12:05 a.m.)
      - Suspicions   Barbara (3/21/2004 11:07 a.m.)
        
        Mr. Kendall ...   Gloria (3/22/2004 8:55 p.m.)
        
        more of the same   Michele S. (3/21/2004 10:53 p.m.)
        
        Fortune   Tori Marie (3/21/2004 4:50 p.m.)
        
        Joyau and fortune   Barbara (3/21/2004 6:01 p.m.)
        
        Oh! Oh!   LaurieC (3/21/2004 10:54 p.m.)
        
        Miss Kendall's reaction   LaurieC (3/21/2004 11:44 a.m.)
        
        Parrish and Kendalls   Melanie Z (3/22/2004 4:26 a.m.)
        
        I am suspicious of Mr Parrish too   Karrie (3/21/2004 1:31 p.m.)

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