Discussion notes for Amanda Grange's series of Jane Austen retellings

1) Do you think the classics should be revisited for retellings, sequels etc?

2) What do you think of the diary format? D you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

3) Do you think the style of writing successfully matches Austen's style?

4) Does the book give you any new insights into any of the characters?

5) Do you like the cover? Do you feel it set the mood of the book for you? Do you like it as a portrait? Do you think it looks like the hero in question? Does it give you an interest in going to see the original portrait?

6) Does the cover make you want to find out more about the sitter?

7) Did you enoy the book?

8) Did your attitude to revisiting the classics change after reading the book?

9) Did reading the book make you want to read / reread the Jane Austen original?