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Side by Side Apart: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Kindle Edition

by Ann Galvia (Author), ZoryLee Diaz-Lupitou (Illustrator), Gail Warner (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 362 ratings
"You see what a strange circumstance it is." She felt some fleeting relief. You know our acquaintance has not been easy."

Elizabeth Bennet, --stubborn, quick to judge but slow to revise her opinions, and entirely prejudiced against the man who had just proposed marriage at Hunsford--awakens to learn she has been in an accident. Bedridden in an unfamiliar house, , she learns eleven years have passed since the last moment she can remember,

She finds herself a married woman, mother of four, an pregnant yet again. Her children are strangers, and most mystifying of all, Fitzwilliam Darcy is her husband! How could she have married a man she loathes?

Confined to the house by her injury, Mr. Darcy's company is inescapable. But is just being side by side enough to overcome their differences? What happens with Darcy, improved in manners and happily married to Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy is faced with an obstinate, bewildered Miss Elizabeth Bennet?
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01EKUXFI4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Meryton Press (April 20, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 20, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 362 ratings

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Ann Galvia

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Ann started writing sometime before she knew how letters functioned. Her first books were drawings of circus poodles heavily annotated with scribbles meant to tell a story. Upon learning how letters were combined to represent words, she started doing that instead. This has proven to be much more successful.

Sometime after that, she decided she wanted to study Anthropology and sometime after that, she decided she liked cats more than dogs. And sometime after that, she decided to become an educator and teach a new generation of kids how to combine letters to represent words, and use those words to express ideas.

And sometime after that, she realized all she really wanted to do was write, which probably should have been evident from the beginning.

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Customers find the writing quality positive, with one noting the excellent use of period language. The storyline receives mixed reactions, with some finding it plausible while others say it ended too abruptly. Customers disagree on the value for time, with some thoroughly enjoying it while others find it unsatisfying. The reading pace receives negative feedback, with one customer describing it as not a light read.

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14 customers mention "Writing quality"12 positive2 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one noting the excellent use of period language and another highlighting the strong sense of both Lizzy and Darcy's voices.

"...The book was well-written but did not meet my particular criteria for what a P&P variation is supposed to be or how I'm supposed to feel after..." Read more

"This was a fantastic and original storyline, beautifully written, and I truly enjoyed it...." Read more

"This was certainly well written and definitely not short, which pleased me. The storyline is good with Elizabeth's memory loss...." Read more

"...Cleverly written, well told, and a wonderful read." Read more

28 customers mention "Storyline"19 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the storyline of the book, with some finding it beautiful and interesting with a plausible plot and nice realistic ending, while others note that it ended too abruptly.

"...I thought the story was brave and the ending braver. I liked to see Elizabeth's interactions with her family, especially her children and Darcy...." Read more

"...It was, for me, quite entertaining and so sweet to watch as Elizabeth falls in love with Darcy all over again. I really enjoyed this one!" Read more

"This was a fantastic and original storyline, beautifully written, and I truly enjoyed it...." Read more

"This story is wonderful and sad at the same time...." Read more

17 customers mention "Value for time"11 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's value for time, with some thoroughly enjoying it while others find it unsatisfying.

"...In the end I caved and thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought the story was brave and the ending braver...." Read more

"...It was, for me, quite entertaining and so sweet to watch as Elizabeth falls in love with Darcy all over again. I really enjoyed this one!" Read more

"...Yes, there is the promise of happiness at the end, but it is a muted promise and not particularly satisfying...." Read more

"This was a fantastic and original storyline, beautifully written, and I truly enjoyed it...." Read more

6 customers mention "Realism"4 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the realism of the book, with some finding it emotionally intense and passionate, while others find it emotionally painful.

"...I loved how there were moments of intensity and passion between Lizzy and Darcy (although still a bit dry in my opinion)...." Read more

"...Darcy is so dear and loving. Their journey towards reaching a new understanding was quite memorable and touching—an enduring love." Read more

"...It's never rushed, and feels like a completely organic representation of Elizabeth's evolving mindset...." Read more

"...last thing I want is a prolonged, convoluted, and realistic depiction of a stressful situation...." Read more

5 customers mention "Reading pace"0 positive5 negative

Customers find the reading pace slow, with one noting it's not a light read and another describing Darcy as too noble to be interesting.

"...Despite all my rambling it really was a great story. It's not a light read but a great one nonetheless." Read more

"...The reason I gave it three stars is that it was not pleasant reading. Maybe sometimes you're in the mood for realism and drama...." Read more

"...and her inability to do anything, Elizabeth is easily frustrated, impertinent, and contradictory...." Read more

"...fiction wasn't nearly as funny as the book was, and Darcy was far too noble to be interesting...." Read more

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  • Regina Mayorga
    5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic ending, though I hoped for more
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2016
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    Spoiler alert in this review, so you're warned!

    I was rather skeptical of reading this story due to the premise of Elizabeth suffering memory loss and having to recall the last 11 years of her life with Darcy and their children.

    In the end I caved and thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought the story was brave and the ending braver. I liked to see Elizabeth's interactions with her family, especially her children and Darcy. I loved how there were moments of intensity and passion between Lizzy and Darcy (although still a bit dry in my opinion). Yes he held back because of her memory loss but I'm glad she finally realizes she loves him and they're able to find some semblance of a normal relationship. With the children, I felt for Darcy in trying to protect Eliza and at the same time prevent her from committing the same mistakes Darcy made that could've cost him the love of his life. I loved when we finally saw the internal struggles lurking beneath Darcy's "mask."

    However, those same things I enjoyed also gave me reason to give the story 4.5 stars instead of 5. I feel like we the readers weren't given much of a chance to see Lizzy interact more with her children. I wanted to see more of that complex relationship with Eliza, more of Julia, and even more as to why Thomas never talked! For once I'd have liked this to be fleshed out more. But that could be just a personal issue haha. I also felt deprived of Darcy's inner thoughts. It was the author's choice and maybe a good one because I was feeling Darcy's pain and perhaps actually knowing his struggles would've been harder to read!

    Speaking of my own personal issues with the story, I know some will praise the ending as not cliche and more realistic. I agree in that it was somewhat nice to see that Lizzy didn't just all of a sudden remember everything and in the end she seemed to remember one important memory (having to do with the infamous Hunsford letter). One memory is all but in the end it's something to build on. Now, again a nice realistic ending, but dammit if I didn't want Lizzy to hit her head or really regain all her memory back and live happily ever after!!! Mostly for Darcy because again I felt his pain and I wanted the poor man to finally get his wife back! Oh well, here's hoping for a sequel! Lol

    Despite all my rambling it really was a great story. It's not a light read but a great one nonetheless.
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  • Jean S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars So much better than I expected
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
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    This book has been in my TBR for a while. I put off the reading, as my expectations had been somewhat low. I was happily surprised by this book. The premise is amnesia, which has been used often in Pride and Prejudice variations. I loved that this one takes place 11 years and four children later in the marriage. It was, for me, quite entertaining and so sweet to watch as Elizabeth falls in love with Darcy all over again. I really enjoyed this one!
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  • tachi1
    3.0 out of 5 stars Original, but more stress and realism than I'd like.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016
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    The rating for this book was a hard thing to decide. The author did a good job: she was original, imaginative, and writes well and correctly. Based on the previous, I should have given it four stars, maybe even 5.

    The reason I gave it three stars is that it was not pleasant reading. Maybe sometimes you're in the mood for realism and drama. Sometimes, you just want escape and entertainment. There was a lot of the former and not much of the latter. Yes, there is the promise of happiness at the end, but it is a muted promise and not particularly satisfying.

    The reason that I read P&P variations is that I feel secure in the knowledge that, after jumping through a few hoops, our characters will come through to a serenely and securely joyous resolution of all their woes. I make no pretense that I expect anything more than comfortable and dependable predictability and escape from everyday tension and stress. Some authors do display better quality of writing and greater imagination than others and, of course, I prefer the better quality to the lesser. (I have no complaints about this author's skills in either regard).

    However, the last thing I want is a prolonged, convoluted, and realistic depiction of a stressful situation. The stress began on page 1, varied roller-coaster-like throughout the book, and ended on a hopeful, but not thrilling, note on the last page. It was sad to watch both our beloved characters suffer, each in their own way. There are many other genres in which I can satisfy any need I might feel for realism and stress--or I can just watch the news or think about the upcoming election.

    For me, P&P variations are an escape and a way to detach from reality without taking medication and I am not embarrassed to admit it. The book was well-written but did not meet my particular criteria for what a P&P variation is supposed to be or how I'm supposed to feel after reading it.
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  • little char
    5.0 out of 5 stars different, refreshing, beautifully written
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2025
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    This was a fantastic and original storyline, beautifully written, and I truly enjoyed it. It stands out among the unending stream of P&P JAFF for sure. Absolutely worth a read.
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  • Tamara
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very good
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025
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    I really enjoyed this. It was a very faithful variation, the characters were very much like the ones in the novel.

    It could have used a bit more sexual tension and Darcy not letting her nurse her baby seemed at most unnecessary.
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  • Dr. Eric M. Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on September 15, 2017
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    Another winner from Meriton Press. Needs a sequel.
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  • Marie
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Dialogue Lover’s Treasure
    Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2020
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    This very moving variation has Elizabeth losing her memory after years of marriage to Darcy. It is a story of her coming to terms with her new circumstances—of being a wife and mother. She’s also about to become a mother again, yet has no memory of anything after the proposal at Hunsford. Darcy too, bless his broken heart, faces the possibility she may never recall their past life and love. Poor man.

    Extremely wary and distrustful at first, she slowly develops a new relationship with her husband and children. Your heart really goes out to all of the Darcy family. We are given some insight into the personalities of their children. Once Darcy realizes the reality of what has happened to Elizabeth, his main objective is to protect her health and that of their unborn child. Will she ever come to love him again?

    I found this to be a very emotional read. The dialogue in this book between Darcy and Elizabeth, so necessary for her mind’s recovery is outstanding. I started the book late in the evening and couldn’t put it down until sleep finally had to claim me. There is a letter to Elizabeth from Georgiana so moving, it had me in tears. Most P&P memory tropes end with a complete recovery. While this one doesn’t, I feel there was a happy ending. I wouldn’t mind seeing a sequel for this book, and would have enjoyed reading about her getting to know the children more.

    I loved it and highly recommend it.
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  • Laura J
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2022
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    What an amazing story. To rediscover herself and fall in love with her husband all over again! Wonderful, truly unique.
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  • Carole in Canada
    5.0 out of 5 stars Emotionally provocative journey...
    Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2017
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    Amnesia is not a new premise for writers to use in their stories. It is, however, unique in this tale as it happens eleven years into the marriage of Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy. They have 4 children, with one on the way, when Elizabeth wakes with no memory after a serious injury and those years do not exist in her mind. All she seems to know is that Mr. Darcy appears to be in charge! The last man in the world she could be prevailed upon to marry due to his ungentlemanly like manner! How did this happen?

    I am at a loss to write more of what is beautifully written within the pages of this book. I felt thrown back to the beginning of their acquaintance and I was starting from square one, but not sure if I would end up where I should. However, in my opinion, Ms. Galvia wants you to experience Elizabeth's loss of memory for yourself and how she struggles to come to grips with it. We don't get all the information we would like but neither does Elizabeth. Your sympathies are engaged for Mr. Darcy, as we all know how much he loves her. His shock at finding that all eleven years of their marriage are lost to Elizabeth and now she doesn't even like him! Yes, we meet each of the children and our heart breaks for them as their mother has no idea what makes each of them tick. We meet certain family members but not all. This is not a 'light' read and there is no 'miraculous' recovery. This is an emotionally provocative journey that truly tests them, but a journey that is well worth the taking.

    I also want to note that the book cover is beautifully rendered as well. It certainly eludes to what is written within.
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  • L. Stacey
    3.0 out of 5 stars A bit of a bore if I’m honest.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2019
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    I bought this on a whim after passing it over for a long time. Mainly because I couldn’t seriously consider yet another Elizabeth / Darcy being knocked senses story line. I think between them they have suffered from amnesia more than the recorded incidents of amnesia in the entire western world in the last century. This was quite a different slant on things, but why on earth did no sensible relative give Lizzy more facts about her marriage. The only one to talk of their eleven years and three children together was daft Mrs Bennet who was as crude and self obsessed as ever.
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