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rdeardurff's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jreading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jess_mango's review
4.0
I think this is the 3rd Jane Austen-related book that I've read in as many months. In the past few months I've also read [b:Ayesha at Last|43124133|Ayesha at Last|Uzma Jalaluddin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1544037862l/43124133._SX50_.jpg|57683370] and [b:The Jane Austen Society|43557477|The Jane Austen Society|Natalie Jenner|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1568730506l/43557477._SY75_.jpg|67763037]. So, I must be on some sort of Austen-related-roll!
Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors is a modern day retelling of Austen's Pride and Prejudice. In this version, we have Trisha Raje, a neurosurgeon who still somehow considers herself to be the disappointment of her rich Indian family. On the other side of the equation we have DJ (real first name = Darcy) a star chef who grew up in working class England and is a mix of Indian, British and Rwandan. Trish is DJ's sisters doctor and ALSO coincidentally, Trish's family hires DJ to cater one of their parties. Trish and DJ meet and clash, and meet and clash over and over again in this tale. Romance comes late in this story. (felt like it took longer than it did in the original).
I enjoyed this retelling in part for its multi-cultural approach. The author took the opportunity to include some stuff about race issues, class issues, family relationships and honesty. The book probably could have been a little bit shorter, but I still had fun reading it. I do plan to check out the 2nd book in the series which just came out last month.
I won a copy of this book in a goodreads giveaway. Thank you to the publisher!
Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors is a modern day retelling of Austen's Pride and Prejudice. In this version, we have Trisha Raje, a neurosurgeon who still somehow considers herself to be the disappointment of her rich Indian family. On the other side of the equation we have DJ (real first name = Darcy) a star chef who grew up in working class England and is a mix of Indian, British and Rwandan. Trish is DJ's sisters doctor and ALSO coincidentally, Trish's family hires DJ to cater one of their parties. Trish and DJ meet and clash, and meet and clash over and over again in this tale. Romance comes late in this story. (felt like it took longer than it did in the original).
I enjoyed this retelling in part for its multi-cultural approach. The author took the opportunity to include some stuff about race issues, class issues, family relationships and honesty. The book probably could have been a little bit shorter, but I still had fun reading it. I do plan to check out the 2nd book in the series which just came out last month.
I won a copy of this book in a goodreads giveaway. Thank you to the publisher!
laurenrnuhn's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
spaces_and_solaces's review
4.0
I am complete sucker for Pride & Prejudice, or anything written by Jane Austen. So, to read a desi retelling of P&P with gender swapped & beautiful characters was an interesting experience.
Meet the Raje family descendants of a royal family from India who have made San Francisco their home base. The protagonist is ‘Dr Trisha Raje’, an accomplished neurosurgeon who is our female ‘Mr. Darcy’ trying to save people, one brain at a time. Then there’s ‘DJ Caine aka male Lizzy Bennet’ a sexy chef employed by Trisha’s family.
Sparks fly when they meet & drama ensures (like in the original P&P). You know what’s going to happen because it’s an obvious retelling of the old classic, but you will still be interested in the crazy characters, mega rich family, a total rom com hero & a meet cute gone wrong!
It’s perfect for a light read on the beach or a trip and there are 2 more in the series based on Dr Trisha’s other overachieving siblings.
Meet the Raje family descendants of a royal family from India who have made San Francisco their home base. The protagonist is ‘Dr Trisha Raje’, an accomplished neurosurgeon who is our female ‘Mr. Darcy’ trying to save people, one brain at a time. Then there’s ‘DJ Caine aka male Lizzy Bennet’ a sexy chef employed by Trisha’s family.
Sparks fly when they meet & drama ensures (like in the original P&P). You know what’s going to happen because it’s an obvious retelling of the old classic, but you will still be interested in the crazy characters, mega rich family, a total rom com hero & a meet cute gone wrong!
It’s perfect for a light read on the beach or a trip and there are 2 more in the series based on Dr Trisha’s other overachieving siblings.
0tter_a's review against another edition
I felt the characters and setting didn’t blend well with the pride and prejudice storyline
rkw2017's review
main character is super unlikable, classest, and self-absorbed. cannot read any more from her perspective
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
laurenpat's review
4.0
It’s pretty good. A little bit of a slow beginning but it picks up in the second half. Took me a while to realize that it was a complete gender swap of PAP, since the plot doesn’t completely follow the original (obviously). I think it wasn’t as good as I hoped it would be because Elizabeth Bennet is such a strong, inspiring, passionate character in the original, and now to have that “persona” for a man, I just didn’t really relate as much. Still a decent light read though.
yarn_chicken's review
3.0
Maybe closer to 2.5 stars from me but that be due to my mindset when reading it
cinelitchick's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0