Download PDF A Higher Education A Modern Retelling of Pride Prejudice Rosalie Stanton Books
Download PDF A Higher Education A Modern Retelling of Pride Prejudice Rosalie Stanton Books
Download As PDF : A Higher Education A Modern Retelling of Pride Prejudice Rosalie Stanton Books
It is a truth universally acknowledged that first impressions are a bitch.
In a sea of college freshmen, Elizabeth Bennet feels more like a den mother than a returning student. She’d rather be playing Exploding Kittens than dodge-the-gropers at a frat party, but no way was she letting her innocent, doe-eyed roommate go alone.
Everything about Meryton College screams old money—something she and Jane definitely are not—but Elizabeth resolves to enjoy herself. That resolve is tested—and so is her temper—when she meets Will Darcy, a pompous blowhole with no sense of fun, and his relentlessly charming wingman, Charlie.
Back at school after prolonged break, Will Darcy is far too old and weary for coeds. Yet even he can see why Charlie spontaneously decides the captivating Jane is “the one.†What throws Will is his own reaction to Jane’s roommate.
Elizabeth’s moonlight skin and shining laugh hit him like a sucker punch. And he doesn’t like it. Elizabeth Bennet is dangerous, not only because she has a gift for making him make an ass of himself, but because she and her razor-sharp wit could too easily throw his life off course, and he can’t afford for that to happen again.
Yet he also can’t seem to stay away.
Warning Contains explicit language, very adult scenarios, and references to past sexual assault and drug abuse. A buttoned-down hero with a mile-wide guardian streak, a brash heroine with a nine-mile-wide streak of feminism, a little prejudice, a little more heat, a lot of pride, and a whole lot more love.
Download PDF A Higher Education A Modern Retelling of Pride Prejudice Rosalie Stanton Books
"I was riveted throughout and lost more than a couple hours sleep trying to get to the end. I thought the way the author paralleled the events of the original was very clever, the characterization (if not strictly the same as the original Regency-era namesakes) an inspired derivative and the prose/dialogue very dynamic, if a little vulgar (which doesn't bother me, but I know turns off some readers so I felt it was important to mention).
Other reviewers mentioned that Lizzy is "mean" at the beginning, but I disagree. I felt that any of her bad manners/behaviors was adequately explained by her parents' bitter divorce, the disappointment she felt in her father (who, as in the original, was her favorite parent) and dealing with her mother's mental illness. Once she started to work through those issues she became more pleasant to the people around her and, thus, all the initial "meanness" was absorbed into her character arc.
I read this on kindle unlimited and purchased a copy because I enjoyed it so much. Will absolutely read again.
Lots of passionate, graphic sex, so I wouldn't read if you aren't into that. If you are, it's very imaginative and fun."
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A Higher Education A Modern Retelling of Pride Prejudice Rosalie Stanton Books Reviews
- Laugh out loud funny, bawdy and edgy.
Learned a whole new set of unflattering adjectives which was kind of fun.
The story followed the timeline of canon with modernised twists and a generous amount of passionate interludes, appropriate for a mature audience only.
Elizabeth had to put her education on hold, due to the nasty divorce of her parents. Settling in at Longbourne dorm with her roommate Jane and dormmates, Kitty, Lydia and Mary.
Darcy had to postpone his education when his father got ill and later to take care of his sister.
Significantly older than their fellow students, one might suppose they would hit it off but there was (of course) an early insult... That did not prohibit some randy behaviour although they were off balance on the emotional level.
Darcy soon realised that he was falling in love but Elizabeth was not interested. Fooled by the slick Wickham and damaged by her parents bad break, she ended their affair on a high note and a "Hunsford moment".
There was a letter/email, a reunion at Pemberley and Wickham/Lydia debacle, all with a modern twists.
Ended with an epilogue a few years hence.
Mrs Bennet was a piece of work in this story, loved her redemption though.
What I was the least fond of in this book was Elizabeth. She felt harsh and although her intelligence was often mentioned, I saw little proof of it in her actions. Her sarcastic remarks made me laugh but it did not make me like her.
3.5* rounded up to 4. - I was certainly interested in the premise of Elizabeth and Darcy as college students. Not the first time I’ve seen it, but the story itself was original enough. One thing I definitely noticed is how “modern†the story was. The author did a good job of infusing the original story into a modern setting, and essentially throwing every modern facet into it. It’s hard to explain, but an example is Mary having a girlfriend, Jane being African American, and so forth. I really enjoyed how (except for Jane in some parts) the story didn’t make a big deal of certain issues, because they shouldn’t be.
The reason I deducted half a star is because of Elizabeth herself. Funny, she was. I laughed out loud at many of her quips. But she presented a problem I see way too much with authors who try to modernize Elizabeth’s character. They make her so “modern†they turn her into a veritable bitch. Granted, I understood where she was coming from, but it was a bit too much at times. The anger, the “smart-assery.†Too far sometimes. But it wasn’t horrible.
Who also wasn’t horrible was this Darcy. He was downright sexy. He wasn’t overly emotional nor was he a stiff board with no feelings. He was essentially human and truly swoonworthy.
One thing I didn’t expect until I read the author’s bio is that she writes contemporary erotica. Since I don’t shy away from that kind of story, it gave me hope that this Lizzy and Darcy would experience sexy times. Oh boy. If you’re not into that, do not read this book. It was lots of sexy time. Whether the couple was together (or not), I have no shame in admitting I enjoyed all of it. I just didn’t enjoy the author using a certain word to describe the female anatomy. I’ve always found that word particularly vulgar. But I dealt with it.
On a final, random note, I have to say my favorite character was Georgiana. She was definitely over-the-top, but where Elizabeth annoyed me, Georgiana didn’t. I really enjoyed the way she kept “roasting†her brother. And eventually Elizabeth.
In conclusion, I really enjoyed this story and wouldn’t hesitate to read it again. - I was riveted throughout and lost more than a couple hours sleep trying to get to the end. I thought the way the author paralleled the events of the original was very clever, the characterization (if not strictly the same as the original Regency-era namesakes) an inspired derivative and the prose/dialogue very dynamic, if a little vulgar (which doesn't bother me, but I know turns off some readers so I felt it was important to mention).
Other reviewers mentioned that Lizzy is "mean" at the beginning, but I disagree. I felt that any of her bad manners/behaviors was adequately explained by her parents' bitter divorce, the disappointment she felt in her father (who, as in the original, was her favorite parent) and dealing with her mother's mental illness. Once she started to work through those issues she became more pleasant to the people around her and, thus, all the initial "meanness" was absorbed into her character arc.
I read this on kindle unlimited and purchased a copy because I enjoyed it so much. Will absolutely read again.
Lots of passionate, graphic sex, so I wouldn't read if you aren't into that. If you are, it's very imaginative and fun. - With Pride and Prejudice being my favorite book, I was very excited to get my hands on A Higher Education.
To be clear, there is a warning on the book in regards to adult content.
I had to be in the right mindset to read the "modern" Pride and Prejudice, and once that was established, it was difficult to put the book down.
It has a college setting with Elizabeth and Darcy beginning later than others. Stanton does a great job in bringing the classic to modern society, and paralleling the stories. I struggled with Elizabeth at the beginning, but she grew on me.
Great writing from Stanton and I look forward to checking out more of her work. - The first half of the book Elizabeth is completely unlikable. I don't know what Darcy see's in her. They had one conversation in which they did not argue before he decided he was falling in love with her. She's crude and brash and while she is supposed to misjudge Darcy, I don't see Elizabeth being completely disrespectful because of those misconceptions. There is a lot of sex and references to sex which just gets repetitive and personally is not my thing. The only reason I kept reading this book is because the Wickham storyline was intriguing(and I paid for it) but in the end I felt like the author gave up on it. I couldn't wait to finish this book and was completely disappointed.
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