Longbourn by Jo Baker

My friend gave me this amazing Pride & Prejudice-themed novel for my birthday and I stayed up super late last night finishing it. I hadn’t planned on writing a full book review on it. I was just reading it for pure fun. However, I found I loved it so much I wanted to share a bit about it! Jo baker’s Longbourn is a retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice from the perspective of the servants. It was a quaint narrative, giving the reader a glimpse of the world around the Bennet sisters and the realities of daily life.

What I Liked Most about Longbourn

What I liked most about Longbourn was that it showed the world of Georgian England going on at the same time as the famous story. The characters interact with the military, beyond the sisters’ flirtations. Further, there are glimpses into the dark reality of the world that the upper classes (at least, upper class women like the Bennet sisters) were typically shielded from.

What I Liked Least (AKA: What Challenged Me Most)

I didn’t *love* the way that Elizabeth Bennet was portrayed, but I think that’s probably the point. It was uncomfortable to read this heroine that we all know and love as oblivious and defensive towards the household workers. Really makes you think.

Where to Buy Longbourn by Jo Baker

Highly recommend Longbourn by Jo Baker to anyone who loves Jane Austen. It’s also a great option for anyone looking for a quick historical fiction read! It is available on Amazon here and is usually available on Bookshop.org, but is currently backordered.

If you’re looking for more great historical fiction to read, I highly recommend
checking out my history lovers book guide here!