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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
I fell in love with this story around the time that the movie starring Keira Knightley & Matthew Macfadyen came out. So ten years, now? When I saw it in the store in manga format, I pointed it out to my mom, who thumbed through it and quickly added it to her 'to-read' list. Since she is the one that got me hooked on the story to begin with, she bought it on our next visit.
& after she read it, I got my hands on it. I've been in love with the manga style since I was little & this novelization turned manga proved to be no different in terms of that love. I love how this story is portrayed in this format; I love the charm that overwhelms the story. The tone of sarcasm was also nice to see in reading through, as well, "Oh happy day! The most worthless man in all of England is to be my Brother-in-law!" -- Elizabeth on the union of her sister Lydia & Mr. Wickham.
The only reason I'm giving it four stars and not five is because I felt that there were key pieces in the manga that I liked so much better in the movie adaptation. For example, the gazebo scene where Darcy first confesses his feelings was moved to the end for the second proposal. & the answer given by Lizzie should have been given by Jane in response to Bingley. Those scenes in the film seem iconic to me, so it was a wonder that they were moved around and switched.
Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this fast paced manga retelling of this classic fairy tale.
& after she read it, I got my hands on it. I've been in love with the manga style since I was little & this novelization turned manga proved to be no different in terms of that love. I love how this story is portrayed in this format; I love the charm that overwhelms the story. The tone of sarcasm was also nice to see in reading through, as well, "Oh happy day! The most worthless man in all of England is to be my Brother-in-law!" -- Elizabeth on the union of her sister Lydia & Mr. Wickham.
The only reason I'm giving it four stars and not five is because I felt that there were key pieces in the manga that I liked so much better in the movie adaptation. For example, the gazebo scene where Darcy first confesses his feelings was moved to the end for the second proposal. & the answer given by Lizzie should have been given by Jane in response to Bingley. Those scenes in the film seem iconic to me, so it was a wonder that they were moved around and switched.
Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this fast paced manga retelling of this classic fairy tale.
Pride and Prejudice is one of the dearest books to my heart; however, I had mixed feelings about this manga. While I did enjoy it, a lot of what makes me love the original Pride and Prejudice is Elizabeth's witty personality and strength of character, but in this book it just didn't seem like the writer nailed who she was. There was a lot of crying, emotion, and falling around in drama. If you like P&P, this is a fun, quick read. However, if you haven't yet read the book, please don't base your opinion of it on this manga--it's so, so much better than what's here.
This was such a fun adaptation! The artist captured Darcy's awkwardness perfectly!
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read the full review at: http://thereadingarmchair.blogspot.com/2015/05/title-manga-classics-pride-and.html
Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I'm basically a Janeite, Pride and Prejudice is one of my favourite books and I've read over the years many of its adaptations and retellings. So when I first learnt that a manga adaptation had been published I couldn't be happier. Some years earlier Marvel had released a graphic novel version of the story, but I was curious to see how this would work in the Japanese style. The result left me totally content.
Do you guys need me to say anything about the story and the characters? This classic love story, which turns out to be a study of the human behaviour as well, is so well known and so much loved, that I couldn't really say anything more. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy have many obstacles to overcome before they can finally be together. But those obstacles come from themselves, like the pride of Mr. Darcy and the prejudice of Elizabeth.
But what's really important here is the adaptation, from which I was impressed. The story remained the same, everything was included, which was a fact that made me really happy. Even though I knew the story, the dialogue was witty and funny and I giggled and laughed almost all of the time. The illustration was also great and it suited all of the characters. It was amazing to see Mrs. Bennet's expression with sparkling background and hearts when she talks about a possible marriage for her daughters, or Mr. Darcy's awkward expression when he sees Whickham for the first time, or his blushing everytime he talks to Elizabeth.
Sometimes though I got the feeling that Mr. Darcy's and Elizabeth's way of talking was more intimate than it would be expected, especially at the beginning when Elizabeth stays at Netherfield Park. There were also some anachronisms, when for example Mr. Bingley entered Jane's bedroom when she was ill, but I can forgive those, because it made the story easier to understand for those who are not familiar with the ways of that society. What I really missed though is the complete lack of titles, like Mr, Mrs and Miss. During the whole novel everyone called the others either by their given name, or their surname and this is something that sounded wrong to me. These are all minor things that really don't take much out of the enjoyment this manga has to offer.
Manga Classics is a very interesting series and I'd like to read the rest of them too. If the adaptation is that good as it is in Pride and Prejudice then I believe that I'll enjoy them a lot. If you are a fan of Jane Austen, or want to read a different take on this classic novel, this manga is for you. Don't hesitate to pick it up, you won't be disappointed!
Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I'm basically a Janeite, Pride and Prejudice is one of my favourite books and I've read over the years many of its adaptations and retellings. So when I first learnt that a manga adaptation had been published I couldn't be happier. Some years earlier Marvel had released a graphic novel version of the story, but I was curious to see how this would work in the Japanese style. The result left me totally content.
Do you guys need me to say anything about the story and the characters? This classic love story, which turns out to be a study of the human behaviour as well, is so well known and so much loved, that I couldn't really say anything more. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy have many obstacles to overcome before they can finally be together. But those obstacles come from themselves, like the pride of Mr. Darcy and the prejudice of Elizabeth.
But what's really important here is the adaptation, from which I was impressed. The story remained the same, everything was included, which was a fact that made me really happy. Even though I knew the story, the dialogue was witty and funny and I giggled and laughed almost all of the time. The illustration was also great and it suited all of the characters. It was amazing to see Mrs. Bennet's expression with sparkling background and hearts when she talks about a possible marriage for her daughters, or Mr. Darcy's awkward expression when he sees Whickham for the first time, or his blushing everytime he talks to Elizabeth.
Sometimes though I got the feeling that Mr. Darcy's and Elizabeth's way of talking was more intimate than it would be expected, especially at the beginning when Elizabeth stays at Netherfield Park. There were also some anachronisms, when for example Mr. Bingley entered Jane's bedroom when she was ill, but I can forgive those, because it made the story easier to understand for those who are not familiar with the ways of that society. What I really missed though is the complete lack of titles, like Mr, Mrs and Miss. During the whole novel everyone called the others either by their given name, or their surname and this is something that sounded wrong to me. These are all minor things that really don't take much out of the enjoyment this manga has to offer.
Manga Classics is a very interesting series and I'd like to read the rest of them too. If the adaptation is that good as it is in Pride and Prejudice then I believe that I'll enjoy them a lot. If you are a fan of Jane Austen, or want to read a different take on this classic novel, this manga is for you. Don't hesitate to pick it up, you won't be disappointed!
I liked the artwork, but I felt like this book lost some of Austen's fire and wit. It would be a nice adaptation if someone wanted to get into reading Austen but was having trouble with reading it. Ultimately, I didn't love this book.
I loved this! The artwork is so pretty and it gave a new vibe to one of my all time favorite books!
This manga is absolutely beautiful! The illustrations and details are stunning, and perfectly intertwine with the dialog. Pride and Prejudice is a classic, and I loved seeing it put into a new medium. I see this book as an asset in any school library to introduce to classics to students. I'm looking forward to reading the other mangas in this series!
a fun adaptation, but not better than the original or the movie adaptation in my opinion!