I'm Happy after buyingThis Bitch In Bonnet Reclaiming ebook
This book is beautifully written, with spot on analysis and is, most importantly, hilarious. I felt as though I was re-reading these novels in the best possible way. Rodi knows Austen inside out. He nails her characters and situations with precision and had me laughing until tears rolled.
This is one of many favorite bits from Rodi's text in relation to Sense and Sensibility- " we're scandalized at the way Willoughy and Marianne flit around together, like seagulls on a beach, shrieking and flapping and pecking at shiny things in the sand. We know instinctively: Nothing good can come of this."
Mr Rodi, this work has given me hours of enjoyment which I'd like to very sincerely thank you for. You also saved me from taking yet another stab at Mansfield Park and suffering the shame of my book to wall proclivities in regards to that piece of literature, while also allowing me to enjoy it at long last.
ReplyDeleteThis book is beautifully written, with spot on analysis and is, most importantly, hilarious. I felt as though I was re-reading these novels in the best possible way. Rodi knows Austen inside out. He nails her characters and situations with precision and had me laughing until tears rolled.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of many favorite bits from Rodi's text in relation to Sense and Sensibility- " we're scandalized at the way Willoughy and Marianne flit around together, like seagulls on a beach, shrieking and flapping and pecking at shiny things in the sand. We know instinctively: Nothing good can come of this."
Mr Rodi, this work has given me hours of enjoyment which I'd like to very sincerely thank you for. You also saved me from taking yet another stab at Mansfield Park and suffering the shame of my book to wall proclivities in regards to that piece of literature, while also allowing me to enjoy it at long last.
If you think Jane Austin was a kindly and pathetic old spinster who wrote romantic mush in the privacy of her parlor, better take another look. For this Siamese cat of a writer sure knew how to give a good swipe of her unsheathed claws at the pompous and stupid--and we love her for it--as we love Mr. Rodi for his hilarious spot-on observations of all things Austen. I dare say, if La Grande Dame of Chick-Lit (who I am quite sure would have detested that title) were alive and read his book, she would forget herself and behave in a most improper manner, laughing and snorting like a hyena--as I did.
ReplyDeleteMy heartfelt thanks to you, Mr. Rodi, for rescuing Miss Austen from the clutches of the Regency Romance 'shipper' hordes.
ReplyDeleteThis is the best and most entertaining Jane Austen bio! I bought copies for friends and family. If I was still teaching, I would use this book (and the next one) as a wonderful introduction to Miss Austen and her writings. Please hurry with part two. Oh, and by the way, I would love to read the 'Rodi' treatment of other authors and their writings.
ReplyDeleteRodi is a satirist himself, and the way he goes about reviewing Austen, and pointing out the powerful gold in her prose (which, really, has NOTHING to do with romance), is hilarious in and of itself. Really a must for any Austen fan, especially those who are sick and tired of her being labelled the Mother of ChickLit.
ReplyDeleteIn this book, Rodi analyzes each chapter of Austen's first three books using satire and sarcasm on par with the great author herself. If anyone has seen a film version of one of Austen's novels and wondered how anyone could have so misinterpreted her work, her wit, and her satire, buy this book. If, instead, you buy, mistakenly, into the notion that Austen's intent was to write sappy love stories, you may not enjoy what Rodi has to say, but you should buy it anyway because what he has to say is spot and and absolutely hilarious. I am going to recommend this book to my students to read during their study of Pride and Prejudice. It will aid them on their knowledge of Austen's satire, along with a great example of the modern equivalent.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for Volume 2. It was that good. I'm not going in to length on this book, you can read that in the earlier reviews. I haven't enjoyed anything as much as this book in a long time. Right up to date with his observations made for some great humor, keen observations, and "oh yes" moments. Read it,you'll enjoy it. Jane Austen would have loved it.
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