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isotope_s's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This Pride and Prejudice retelling focuses most on Liz's relationship with her sister's and family; which is generally not the focus of retellings so it was quite refreshing. Liz make's actual attempts to get along with her siblings and help her mother.
The romance I could probably do without entirely, it quite literally was the weakest point of the book. This reads much more like a fiction book with a romantic plot; it's very reflective.
This book gives both Kitty and Lydia the most satisfying and fair treatment. They're actual well rounded characters who grow and change over the book. Lydia full on apologizes to Mary for what she's said in the past which is maybe the most character growth/arc Lydia has ever been able to experience.
I think despite being quite offensive at parts every character has a full arc, even Mrs. Bennet for how ridiculous and insensitive this book made her. The epilogue with Mary was kind of out of left field--but kind of nice too because Mary never gets any sort of arc. Kind of bad ace rep, but I've seen Mary as ace for a while now, so it's nice to see it in a book.
"Phyllis and Bob’s daughter had all sorts of procedures, and what did she end up with but little Ying from Shanghai.” Yeah this is a super turn off and extremely offensive. It doesn't even need to be here. As if adopted kids are less than children who have the privilege of staying with their birth parents. "Ah yes, adoption, what a nice consolation prize". Fuck you. This quote almost made me drop the book and it's only 6% in.
The romance I could probably do without entirely, it quite literally was the weakest point of the book. This reads much more like a fiction book with a romantic plot; it's very reflective.
This book gives both Kitty and Lydia the most satisfying and fair treatment. They're actual well rounded characters who grow and change over the book. Lydia full on apologizes to Mary for what she's said in the past which is maybe the most character growth/arc Lydia has ever been able to experience.
I think despite being quite offensive at parts every character has a full arc, even Mrs. Bennet for how ridiculous and insensitive this book made her. The epilogue with Mary was kind of out of left field--but kind of nice too because Mary never gets any sort of arc. Kind of bad ace rep, but I've seen Mary as ace for a while now, so it's nice to see it in a book.
"Phyllis and Bob’s daughter had all sorts of procedures, and what did she end up with but little Ying from Shanghai.” Yeah this is a super turn off and extremely offensive. It doesn't even need to be here. As if adopted kids are less than children who have the privilege of staying with their birth parents. "Ah yes, adoption, what a nice consolation prize". Fuck you. This quote almost made me drop the book and it's only 6% in.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Homophobia, Infertility, and Transphobia
rose10's review
2.0
This is described as a modern retelling of P&P but I had issue that many of the characters and the writing were homophobic, and had other stances which didn't sit right with me. I'm not sure whether this was the author's intention, but it felt unnecessary in the story. I also felt that Liz's and Darcy's relationship lacked the spark which is a central part of the plot.
While the setting and context of the story has certainly been updated, this book felt very uneven in its pacing, with chapters often being little more than a page and suddenly jumping from one plot point to a sudden random thing next and events being resolved very quickly. I felt this book had a lot of potential, and started out with some plot points which I thought could have been very interesting, but ultimately this book fell flat and missed the mark.
While the setting and context of the story has certainly been updated, this book felt very uneven in its pacing, with chapters often being little more than a page and suddenly jumping from one plot point to a sudden random thing next and events being resolved very quickly. I felt this book had a lot of potential, and started out with some plot points which I thought could have been very interesting, but ultimately this book fell flat and missed the mark.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, and Antisemitism
lenaricharz's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infertility, Racism, Transphobia, Antisemitism, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
strangerthanfiction's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Transphobia
diana_barv's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I can’t decide whether I liked this or not. It was fun I think, mostly the first half. But Mrs. Bennet was WAY too much and the way the book treated some issues... yikes.
The Chip and Jane romance was... okay. And Liz and Darcy had their moments but the part where “Darcy saves Lydia” just didn’t accomplished it like the original or other retellings.
Overall, I read it way faster that I thought I would and it was enjoyable most of the time
The Chip and Jane romance was... okay. And Liz and Darcy had their moments but the part where “Darcy saves Lydia” just didn’t accomplished it like the original or other retellings.
Overall, I read it way faster that I thought I would and it was enjoyable most of the time
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, and Transphobia
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