Review by Georgia.
Cora Harrison’s I Was Jane Austen’s Best Friend is a gripping book, good for a wide age range. It gives an enthralling insight into 18th century life, with a brilliant storyline to keep you guessing what will happen next. It’s also written in an exciting journal format.
Confident Jane Austen’s shy cousin Jenny Cooper has a brush with death at the start of the book. Jenny is taken in by Jane’s mother. Once she is there, there is only one thing on her mind: marriage. She is only a teenager but she’s being pressured to tie the knot already. And now she’s out of an awful all-girl boarding school, she is swooning over many. What with Jane’s brothers, their friend, and a certain someone, she’s very confused and even more shy. And when upper-class French cousin Eliza visits, Jenny has a lot to learn.
This is a enthralling book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The characters are very relatable, so you can connect with the book, and get lost in it. The storyline is very gripping, and makes it hard to stop reading. It’s a very romantic book, and I would specifically say it was aimed for girls. It has an extraordinary element of love, and makes your heart beat faster. It’s also very historical, and I found it very good for an understanding of the life of girls in this era: clothing, language and many other thing. I particularly like Jenny’s character, I found that you could understand her well, and also picture her in your mind. I also think that the ending was a lovely one, and made you feel light and happy. People who like old-fashioned books, such as those written in the time of Jane Austen, will probably enjoy this.
I think the book could have started slightly quicker, but overall it was a brilliant book and I have recommended it to many people. I give it a 3 ½ out of 5. A very enjoyable book.
Review by Georgia, aged 13
(Thank you, Georgia, and welcome to the Chicklish reviewing team!)
Wow great review!! I just wanna go and buy this book now :)
Posted by: Amber | 25 March 2010 at 09:59 AM
I really love the sound of this. Great review, Georgia, and I look forward to reading more of your reviews!
Posted by: Sophie | 25 March 2010 at 10:34 AM
Awesome review, Georgia! There are so many Jane Austen-esque books out now, sequels, modern versions, ooks about knowing her. They're everywhere! I don't think this is my cup of tea though, it just doesn't appeal, but I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the review, and I look forward to reading your future reviews!
Posted by: Jo | 25 March 2010 at 11:22 AM
Thanks for the review! I quite enjoyed this one too!
Posted by: Bookalicious Ramblings | 26 March 2010 at 03:48 PM
I'm going to have to get a copy of this. The premise sounds so interesting and in a way the fact that the characters are so easy to relate to surprises me. We have such modern views new. Can't wait to read this. Lovely review.
Posted by: Becky The Bookette | 31 March 2010 at 10:50 AM
Thank you for all you lovley comments. I enjoyed the book, and I'm glad most of you did to. I've just finnished my next book Alice in Time, an the review should be up soon.
To read more of my reviews go to
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Tahnks again.
Georgia
Posted by: Georgia | 20 April 2010 at 07:30 PM
i love dis book it is a great book to read
Posted by: sabrina | 07 March 2011 at 06:51 PM