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Title: The Third Sister: A Continuation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility by Julia Barrett, Jane Sense and Sensibility Austen ISBN: 1551664461 Publisher: Mira Books Pub. Date: May, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.06
Rating: 4
Summary: Almost Austen
Comment: This is a fun read for Austen fans who are drawn to the mood and social nuance of Austen's work. 'The Third Sister' is the continuation of 'Sense and Sensibility.' We get glimpses into how Eleanor and Marriane are doing in their new lives and marriages, but the true focus of the story is Margaret Dashwood, the youngest sister, who has now grown into a beautiful young woman. Margaret, it seems, took Marianne's traumatic lessons in love much more to heart than any of the others. She's girded herself against flirtacious rogues like Willoughby, and is prepared to resist their wiles staunchly. 'The Third Sister' is the tale of Margaret's coming of age, her adventures in romance, and her mastery of both sense and sensiblity.
This book is well-written in faux-Austenesque prose, and the story is engaging. But, it's a case of so close, and yet so far for me. I found it difficult to overlook the repeated un-Austen-like moments, which kept grounding me in the counterfeit nature of the work. Plus, the story itself, while very like an Austen tale in so many ways, wasn't nearly as gripping, or tension-filled, as Austen's own novels.
Margaret's character, and that of Lady Clara, was well-developed. But her romantic interests were not given the same amount of attention and motivation, which left their relationships with Margaret rather pale and unsubstantial.
So, I recommend this book to Austen fanatics for the little bit of escapism it provides--for those moments when I was able to forget that this book wasn't written by Austen. But, be prepared for those moments to be repeatedly burst by the frequent flaws that continue to announce it an imitation.
Rating: 3
Summary: Changes from Jane Austen's original are regrettable.
Comment: My huge problem with this sequel is that it changes the terms of the original Sense & Sensibility. Austen ends her book with the ironic development that Mrs. Ferrers cuts off her son, Edward, from his inheritance because he is engaged to marry Lucy Steele. She makes this irrevocable. Then her younger son, Robert, DOES marry Lucy Steele and is due to inherit all her money. The irony depends on the fact that Mrs. Ferrers cannot change her will again. In Julia Barret's book, this is ignored. Mrs. Ferrers' money is still up for grabs! I just can't accept this gross revision of the original. Moreover, the naive Margaret, who is always blurting out the wrong thing, has in three years become poised, witty and a keen observer who finds fault with all and sundry. Believable? I think not. Julia Barrett also has a tendency to think she is writing Regency English when she stands a sentence on its head. She is not.
Rating: 2
Summary: Barely worth to be read...
Comment: Unlike Barret's first book, "Presumption", it's not somewhat entertaining, if a little shallow.
"The Third Sister", a Sense & Sensibility sequel, simply treads shallow waters, compromising between the two Barret 'extremes' by being sufficiently plotted, but dull and predictable. Margaret, miraculously transformed into a fine, intelligent young lady (one has the impression that Barret watched Emma Thompson's film, which included a lively, appealing child Margaret) has to choose between two young men, one resembling Edward Ferrars in his reserve and quiet demeanor, the other resembling Willoughby in his good looks and 'liveliness'. Unpredictably-or is it with complete predictability?- they are neither what Margaret thinks they are. And they are both shallow characters, very much like Margaret. There is very little emotional development and resonance between either and Margaret.
The language is just barely adequate, the events so unmemorable that I can just recall the skeleton of the plot relating to Margaret after 2 years of reading the book. If you must read something else by Barret, read "Presumption". If you wish for an excellent Austen sequel, read "Sanditon", completed by Marie Dobbs.
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Title: Presumption: An Entertainment: A Sequel to Pride and Prejudice by Julia Barrett ISBN: 0226038130 Publisher: University of Chicago Press (Trd) Pub. Date: October, 1995 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Jane Fairfax: Jane Austen's Emma, Through Another's Eyes by Joan Aiken ISBN: 031215707X Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: May, 1997 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Excessively Diverted: The Sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Juliette Shapiro ISBN: 1589392647 Publisher: VirtualBookworm.com Publishing Inc. Pub. Date: September, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Bar Sinister, Pride and Prejudice Continues by Linda Berdoll ISBN: 0967481708 Publisher: Well, There It Is Publishing Pub. Date: 15 October, 1999 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: Desire and Duty : A Sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Ted Bader, Marilyn Bader ISBN: 0965429903 Publisher: Revive! Pub Pub. Date: February, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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