Review of Becoming Jane (2007) by Sheridan P — 01 Sep 2014

I should've known. Someone who hasn't experienced the pain of love lost/impossible/unrequited or similar wouldn't've been able to write the beautiful books she did. Sorry for you Jane. Sorry for you.

This review of Becoming Jane (2007) was written by Sheridan P on 01 Sep 2014.

Becoming Jane has generally received positive reviews.

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