Jane Austen Society (Jenner) - Book Reviews

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[Delightful…. Jenner’s immersive character development is juxtaposed against her study of Austen’s characters, providing clever insight into how the trials of Austen’s life were revealed through her books.
Publishers Weekly


Readers who enjoy character-driven novels will want to read this book. Like Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows’s The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, it’s a must-purchase for libraries of all sizes.
Library Journal


(Starred review) Just like a story written by Austen herself, Jenner's first novel is brimming with charming moments, endearing characters, and nuanced relationships.… Readers won't need previous knowledge of Austen and her novels to enjoy this tale's slow revealing of secrets that build to a satisfying and dramatic ending.
Booklist


[Seven] lost souls, who have been misjudged by society and/or misjudge themselves, find healing…. [T]hanks to Jenner’s psychologically astute portrayals, the society founders… are very real and thoroughly sympathetic. Readers will root for these characters.
Kirkus Reviews