Why you should read this book!
1. You will feel like you are IN the book!
P.D. James does an exceptional job of creating a crystal clear image in the reader's mind of what is happening. She describes the beauty of the Pemberley estate, the details of characters' faces, the tension in the courtroom while people are being interrogated about the murder, and much more. When searching through the Pemberley forest, P.D. James writes this of the scene, "Here there was no overhanging canopy of boughs and the moonlight silvering the delicate trunks made this a vision of beauty, more chimera than reality," (p.g. 67). Every element in the book is elaborated on, and the reader will never be wondering about any details involving the characters or setting. As a reader, you are able to see the story play out in your mind.
2. It will keep you on the edge of your seat!
This book is incredibly quick-moving, and the reader does not find out who the killer is till the end. You will constantly be questioning the actions of each character. Facts change so quickly, and your opinion as a reader will waver till the very end. There is a twist in the last chapter that changes absolutely everything, and you can not help but be astonished as all your theories are proven wrong.
3. It is a continuation of the well-known and classic Pride and Prejudice!
If you love a book, it is always exciting when a sequel is released. Thousands of people adore Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and though Austen has passed away, we are able to continue on in the story of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth through P.D. James' sequel. It is written with Jane Austen's wit and attention to detail. This book has the elegance of Jane Austen, added with the suspense of P.D. James.
4. It takes you back in time!
Death Comes to Pemberley takes place in the 1800s. In the beginning of the story, Elizabeth (Mrs. Darcy) is preparing for their annual ball, and the preparations are all explained. In the preparation for the ball P.D. James writes, "Thomas Bidwell was in the butler's pantry cleaning the silver... knives, forks, spoons, candelabra, silver plates," (p.g. 41). The time and effort put into every detail of the party, including food and invitations, is so much different today than it was back then. Shame is spoke of often as well. Back then, you had to be careful of bringing shame to your family with your actions. If one was not careful, they could taint their family name forever. Basic life is spoken of a lot in this book, and as a reader you will realize how much life has changed over the years. Along with following along with a mystery, you are able to glimpse into the lives of family from hundreds of years ago and learn a little bit about the past.
P.D. James does an exceptional job of creating a crystal clear image in the reader's mind of what is happening. She describes the beauty of the Pemberley estate, the details of characters' faces, the tension in the courtroom while people are being interrogated about the murder, and much more. When searching through the Pemberley forest, P.D. James writes this of the scene, "Here there was no overhanging canopy of boughs and the moonlight silvering the delicate trunks made this a vision of beauty, more chimera than reality," (p.g. 67). Every element in the book is elaborated on, and the reader will never be wondering about any details involving the characters or setting. As a reader, you are able to see the story play out in your mind.
2. It will keep you on the edge of your seat!
This book is incredibly quick-moving, and the reader does not find out who the killer is till the end. You will constantly be questioning the actions of each character. Facts change so quickly, and your opinion as a reader will waver till the very end. There is a twist in the last chapter that changes absolutely everything, and you can not help but be astonished as all your theories are proven wrong.
3. It is a continuation of the well-known and classic Pride and Prejudice!
If you love a book, it is always exciting when a sequel is released. Thousands of people adore Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and though Austen has passed away, we are able to continue on in the story of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth through P.D. James' sequel. It is written with Jane Austen's wit and attention to detail. This book has the elegance of Jane Austen, added with the suspense of P.D. James.
4. It takes you back in time!
Death Comes to Pemberley takes place in the 1800s. In the beginning of the story, Elizabeth (Mrs. Darcy) is preparing for their annual ball, and the preparations are all explained. In the preparation for the ball P.D. James writes, "Thomas Bidwell was in the butler's pantry cleaning the silver... knives, forks, spoons, candelabra, silver plates," (p.g. 41). The time and effort put into every detail of the party, including food and invitations, is so much different today than it was back then. Shame is spoke of often as well. Back then, you had to be careful of bringing shame to your family with your actions. If one was not careful, they could taint their family name forever. Basic life is spoken of a lot in this book, and as a reader you will realize how much life has changed over the years. Along with following along with a mystery, you are able to glimpse into the lives of family from hundreds of years ago and learn a little bit about the past.
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Pride and Prejudice Cover. Web. n.d. "Pride and Prejudice." Wikipedia.org. Web. 30 Oct. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pride_and_Prejudice>.
Ballroom Dance. Web. n.d. "Express and Star." Britsunited.blogspot.com. Web. 30 0ct 2012. <http://britsunited.blogspot.com/2012/09/keira-knightley-bennet-role-was.html>.