I found this book to be a fun quick read. Of the tide of P&P fan fiction that washed ashore a few years ago, this story was better than most, but not outstanding--and didn't pretend to be more than it was. The language and sensibilities were a little modern and I predicted every plot development except one, but it did make me nostalgic to see the BBC show again. If you're looking for a literary book that lives up to the original, I highly recommend Longbourn--one of the best books I've read in a while.