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lizreadsbooks's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I think that fans of Pride and Prejudice will love this, though be prepared that it’s an adaptation and not a one-to-one retelling. Many of the P&P characters are omitted entirely, but the central romances feature heavily. I liked the found family aspect of the story, the queer rep, and the deep dive in to the burlesque scene. The central romance between Lizzy and Darcy was fine, though perhaps a bit lackluster? I’m not the biggest fan of the original text, so I feel like some of the charm was lost on me, but it’s a solid romance overall. Julia Whelan does a great job with the audiobook.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
sambolin's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
3.0
Great updated sexier version of pride and prejudice. Falls to same issues of slow beginning.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
bi_n_large's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
jaybee02's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
I'm one of those people who OWNS the BBC production of Pride & Prejudice on DVD and BluRay. In my mind, Wickham is the quintessential slimy POS and Darcy is the original Book Boyfriend (TM). Ya girl has basic bitch tendencies, ok?
ALSO, I love retellings. Slap on those modern fixins' and I'm right back on the train.
Anyway, I feel conflicted about this one. I must have enjoyed it? I gobbled it up via audiobook (thank you, Julia Whelan, for the excellent narration) over the course of 2 days. I had all the requisite feelings of hate towards Wickham and swoon towards Darcy. The side characters are colorful and fun. The burlesque backdrop allows for extra banter and steam. I think Bennett and Jane felt a little flat in the end and I didn't like how the groping aftermath was handled.
Enjoyable but fell *just short* of being a solid winner for me.
ALSO, I love retellings. Slap on those modern fixins' and I'm right back on the train.
Anyway, I feel conflicted about this one. I must have enjoyed it? I gobbled it up via audiobook (thank you, Julia Whelan, for the excellent narration) over the course of 2 days. I had all the requisite feelings of hate towards Wickham and swoon towards Darcy. The side characters are colorful and fun. The burlesque backdrop allows for extra banter and steam. I think Bennett and Jane felt a little flat in the end and I didn't like how the
Enjoyable but fell *just short* of being a solid winner for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault
nebraskanwriter's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Body shaming, Cursing, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
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