Finished 5-16-10, rating 4/5, fiction, pub. 2007
Sanitized simulacra, lack of indoor plumbing, and oppressive mothers notwithstanding, there is something about the simplicity and quiet of this world that not only does not disappoint, but which exceeds any expectation. I don’t have the constant noise in my brain from all the Internet, ipod, and radio signals streaming all those sounds and words and pictures into my consciousness practically every waking moment of every day. I never even noticed that noise in my brain until I realized I didn’t have it anymore.
Chapter 14
Courtney Stone goes to sleep in current day Los Angeles and wakes up in 19th century England. And she’s not even herself. She finds herself in the body of Jane Mansfield whose love life strangely mirrors her own. Courtney has always been a fan on Jane Austen and the regency time period, but she finds that novels do not always capture the dark side of pre-plumbing living. How long will she be stuck in Jane’s body? And is there anything she can do to get home?
This was a fun and frothy read. I loved when she was able to meet Jane Austen and Austen thought she was a lunatic. I enjoyed the story, but I’m not sure it’s one that will stick with me. It was almost too light, but still fun. I know there is a sequel and I will probably pick it up at some point.
This was from my personal library.
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I’m glad you liked this since it’s in my TBR pile. Sounds like a good book for the beach – now I just have to get to the beach.
I think it’s a perfect beach read.
I liked this and the follow-up (Rude Awakenings of a JA Addict). Cute and fun.
I like reading about the pre-plumbing times. I don’t think I’d like living that way for very long. Lots of fun to read though.
I really liked this book – it was such a fun JA adaptation that had me giggling way more that I thought it would. Glad to hear you enjoyed it too!
I enjoyed this too and the sequel as well. You’re exactly right: fun, frothy books!
It was light and fun and the sequel is good, but I enjoyed this one much more!! 😀
I almost picked this up from the bargain bin at Borders last week, but didn’t. Arrgghhh!
Yes, that was also a favorite part for me too! I could totally visualize JA backing away. Glad you enjoyed it.
It’s been a long while since I read a time travel related book. I admit the title is a bit off-putting to me (as much as I love Jane Austen’s novels, I’m not a big fan of the knock offs), but it sounds like this one is different enough.