Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict

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The explanation behind these two women swapping bodies across hundreds of years is still disappointingly vague, being left to some half-explained mystical magic mumbo jumbo. I had my expectations set very low for this book Dec 06, Maria Grazia rated it liked it Shelves: This is my first Austen-based book, never read one before, only the original novels by Jane.

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This is why I was rather skeptical toward Austen based fiction Oct 15, Lisa Montanaro rated it really liked it Shelves: Such a fun book! I actually liked it even better than the prequel. It's an easy read in the chick lit genre, and especially fun if you are a Jane Austen fan. Very creative to have someone from Jane Austen's time wake up in modern-day Los Angeles. Add in a little romance, and you have a delightful little book. Nov 16, Sheila Cornelius rated it it was amazing. I loved this book from cover to cover! Qui sta la differenza fondamentale fra Courtney Stone e Jane Mansfield, che sicuramente ha costituito una grande sfida per Laurie Viera Rigler: Jane Mansfield non sa cosa significhi lavorare: Pazienza se non riesce a pagare le bollette e la luce le viene tagliata: Potete leggere l'intera recensione QUI: A floofy, fun book, just as much as the first.

Nov 01, Susan rated it really liked it. I'd like to start out by giving you the context of my reading of Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict. I bought a paperback copy of the novel with the above cover in Toronto airport on the way to Venice. I proceeded to read it during my entire summer trip from Venice, to Hungary, to the Italian Lakes. I read it here and there, so I did not get much continuity from the novel. I do remember finishing it poolside on Lake Garda, and the ending of the novel will always bring me back to that partic I'd like to start out by giving you the context of my reading of Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict.

I do remember finishing it poolside on Lake Garda, and the ending of the novel will always bring me back to that particularly pleasant moment. I did enjoy this novel and now believe I would have enjoyed it even more if read in one long sitting, or over a couple days. It is very difficult, to say the least, to find good English books in Italy.

But, looking back, it was a wonderful read. Actually these books had to have been pretty difficult for Rigler to write, and I admire her for writing them. And, I love that she attended my alma mater, the University of Buffalo! I learned this from a recent alumni newsletter. The main character, Jane Mansfield, a gentleman's daughter living in England, awakens in the body of Courtney Stone in 21st century Los Angeles.

Contrary to what most people say, the aspects of this novel I most enjoyed weren't the trials of Jane trying to adapt to our technologically advanced society, I loved how Jane Mansfield uses her own particular strengths and point of view from her own life in another century to succeed in our 21st. I think what is most important about Jane's time travel experience is her awareness of both her lack of choice in early 19th century England, and her abrupt awareness of having too many choices in our modern world.

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As Jane says herself, from pg. Choices of everything from what I might wear and how I might spend my day to how I could earn my living. But the thing that I now know I want the most seems the farthest from my reach. This novel proves to the reader that attaining love is difficult no matter who you are, or what era you live in, or come from.

I would next like to find Rigler's other novel to compare it to Lost in Austen, and to see if it is as great as Rude Awakenings. Reading Rigler gives me some hope for any other novels out there who claim to be continuations of Austen. In my experience, there is a minefield of really bad books written using Austen's novels as a takeoff point, and I dread spending any money on them until I'm sure they will not disappoint me.

Nov 04, Christina Confessions of a Book Addict rated it liked it. Jane Mansfield is a gentleman's daughter and very different from Courtney. This book focuses on the other side of the story, which is told from Jane's point of view when she wakes up in Courtney's body and is living in modern day Los Angeles.

Readers will laugh out loud as they watch Jane navigate through this contemporary wor If you have read Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, you know that Courtney Stone, a modern California girl, somehow wakes up in Regency England in Jane Mansfield's body. Readers will laugh out loud as they watch Jane navigate through this contemporary world and learn how to use modern day amenities that have become second nature to us, such as the telephones, televisions, computers and vehicles.

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Rigler's commentary is hysterical. I loved some of Jane's observations regarding something as simple as mail. She says, "And since Friday I have received almost ninety letters? Assuming that there is no post on Sunday, that is thirty letters per day. How can anyone find the time to earn her living, keep house without servants, and read and answer thirty letters per day? How true is that? I was in an uproar! Also, Jane's observations on etiquette and behavior were also interesting, because it truly made me think. Our society lacks manners and sometimes we have lost sight of common decency.

This novel made me reflect upon some of Jane's observations, such as what is acceptable behavior. It really made me think how nice it would be if some of the etiquette from Regency England was still followed today. One of my favorite laugh out loud moments was when Jane met Courtney's outlandish friends.

She was convinced they were her servants as well as Courtney's best friend and love interest, Wes. It was hysterical and lets just say, it also involved a wedding dress. I also loved how Rigler included various allusions to Austen's novels, which was a nice touch. The only reason why I didn't give this novel four out of four stars is because it was good, but it didn't knock my socks off and I can appreciate that, because it's a lighthearted read. Do you have to read Confessions before you read this novel?

No, but I recommend it so you can get some background regarding the plot. Rigler's novel is amusing, a lot of fun, and I highly recommend it for those who are Janeites. As the readers watch Jane become acclimated to modern day ammentities and actually enjoy them, it made me realize how much we take for granted. But at the same time it makes me long for a more simplier life like the life that Jane had back in England. A girl can dream, right? Aug 06, Amy rated it did not like it Shelves: I still think Courtney is in the running for Most Annoying Female Heroine of , even when her presence is more felt than experienced.

Jane's constant wonder and naivety got annoying after a while. The Austen-ish word use was cute at first but eventually dragged. Everything about the novel dragged. It wasn't a compelling plot in the slightest and mostly revolves around Jane's wonder at the 21st century Less awkward details than Confession, perhaps a few more amusing moments okay, the bra scene?

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I laughed but still not relatable or even interesting. I didn't find her romance with Wes very likely In fact, there were several redeeming elements in this one that weren't in Confessions. Like Jane's incredulousness about modern women and their desire for a man, etc. However, one star for being boring.

Actually, the most compelling part about this book was a recommendation on the back. Marisa de los Santos says, "A rich, saucy lark of a book for all of us who have ever looked at our lives and marveled, 'How did I get here? Marisa find herself in other lives often? Does she frequent Regency England or is this more of a general experience? I think we need to be concerned here. Nov 02, Rach rated it liked it Shelves: After reading Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, I knew I should read this sequel right away because it tells the flip side of the story: I thought at first that I would enjoy this side of the story more than the first book, After reading Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, I knew I should read this sequel right away because it tells the flip side of the story: I thought at first that I would enjoy this side of the story more than the first book, because it is a much more unique perspective in the literary world - it seems like I've read books before where someone from our time goes back to Austen's, but I can't remember reading any where someone comes forward in time.

Her learning curve just didn't feel realistic.


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Plus, I found the characters, other than Deepa and Wes, to be rather frustrating and unsympathetic. I'm glad she ended up with Wes, because that's the only way this one could have ended. And I also enjoyed her picking up drawing, as well as her newfound career, as sudden as it seems. Speaking of the drawings, though, there is something weird about them. There is a strange correlation between this book in the first, where the girls seemed to have some conscious or unconscious knowledge of the worlds where they would end up, but before they ever went there.

Jane had told stories about the 21st century world to Charles before she had ever been there, though they seemed like made up stories to him. Courtney had realistic sketches from , which could be explained by her obsession with the time period, except that the drawings were of Jane herself. I get that they were connected after they were switched by the gypsy, and had correlating experiences the butterflies, the "I Love You" moments , but how far back did it go?

I thought that, as well as the whole gypsy thing, could have been explained much better. If she was going to include it at all, she should have gone all in, and not just hinted at it. Overall, though, I enjoyed reading this one, and wouldn't say no to another. Jun 11, Kat rated it liked it Shelves: I enjoyed this book more than Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict , but that's still not saying much.

I did enjoy the writing style and the dialogue, as I did with the other book, however. Laurie Viera Rigler is good at writing what the thoughts of a nineteenth-century gentleman's daughter might be. And she certainly knows Jane Austen's works well. Having read a lot of them myself, it was a treat to see some Austen quotes pop up in random places within the plot. I generally take more interest in I enjoyed this book more than Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict , but that's still not saying much.

I generally take more interest in stories where the protagonist travels back in time rather than where one travels to the future. But I think part of the reason I liked this book better is because it offers a fresh and interesting perspective on our modern world. Growing up in L. And reading Jane Mansfield's reactions to today's world of e-mail and mobile phones was humorous. Another thing that makes this book better than Confessions is that the protagonist is more likable.

I wasn't keen on Courtney's character in the first book. But Jane's narration was key to this novel's enjoyment factor. Here are my biggest gripes, though. I still don't get it! Are Jane and Courtney one person, just experiencing life in two different centuries? Or are they really two separate people who just happened to switch lives? I don't fully understand the whole fortune teller thing. She tells Jane to "choose the present," so she stays here in the modern world and decides to be with Wes And he wants to marry her when she clearly doesn't even remember who she is.

I just don't buy the love story. I do believe Wes and Courtney love each other, but since Jane is now Courtney, how can that love be the same when one half of the couple doesn't remember much from the past except through "cellular memories"? This book does have a nice message: It's about taking control of the life you're given, live in the present and do not dwell on the past.

It's a good follow-up to Confessions , but it still left me with questions. I think I need to reread the ending of the first book to see if I can make sense of it all. This is a companion to Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict. Poor Jane has to deal with Courtney's opinionated friends, loser ex-fiance, and terrible job. Flashes from Courtney's past appear in Jane's head, confusing matters even more.

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Luckily, there's always the handsome Wes to lend a hand whenever needed. I don't want to give more away because though the plot is predictable, I couldn't put the book down because I needed to find out what happened! I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy this book. The author does a fabulous job of describing everything we take for granted through the eyes of someone who has never seen them before. Jane's language is a little stilted and contrived to show how she's a fish out of water and some of her realizations weren't necessary to explain.

The reader could have easily made the same conclusions themselves.

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Wes is a dream hero - he's almost too good to be true and his one minor bad point is so minor, it's easy to forgive. He totally won my heart, especially at the end! I liked the way Jane learned to navigate the 21st century and think for herself and do what she's always dreamed of. The time travel nuances are still a little confusing but it doesn't really bother me too much because enough it explained and hinted at. A great read for fans of chick lit written by popular authors such as Sophie Kinsella and fans of sweet romances. I do think it is necessary to have read Confessions first though.

And oh, what places she goes! Public assemblies that pulsate with pounding music. Unbound hair and unrestricted clothing. The freedom to say what she wants when she wants - even to men without a proper introduction. Jane relishes the privacy, independence, even the power to earn her own money. But how is she to fathom her employer's incomprehensible dictates about ' syncing a BlackBerry' and ' rolling a call'?

How can she navigate a world in which entire publications are devoted to brides but flirting and kissing and even the sexual act itself raise no matrimonial expectations? Jane awakens with a headache, but it will take more than aromatic vinegar to solve her problems. She remembers a tumble off her horse Belle, but nothing after that point.

She looks in the mirror and the face reflected back is not her own. How can this be? A young man named Wes arrives who calls her Courtney. Is he a servant? Ladies arrive for a visit concerned by her odd behavior. Why is she acting like a character in a Jane Austen novel? Jane is indeed a stranger in a strange land. Is this the same fortune teller she met in Bath in her own life? She had warned her not to ride her horse.

Jane only wants to return to her former life and Charles Edgeworth, the estranged beau she left behind. I do not think that I will ever look at a television screen again without remembering her first reaction to the glass box with tiny people inside talking and dancing like characters from Pride and Prejudice!