Reviews - Manga Classics: Pride and Prejudice

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Manga Classics: Pride and Prejudice

Po Tse, Stacy King

4.14 AVERAGE

goneforspell's review against another edition

4.0

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

nikki_b's review against another edition

3.0

I'm a sucker for any and every Jane Austen adaptation.
A manga Austen adaptation is directly up my alley.

Manga Classics from Udon Entertainment released six classic novel adaptations a few years ago in the attempt to reach younger audiences. The adaptations are mostly faithful to the source material and have prepared lesson plans available online for educators. It's one of the more earnest attempts at reaching younger, modern audiences and it seems they've been successful with this.

That said, I'm an adult and far removed from a high school English class. I have no idea what Common Core is or what "the kids" are reading these days. But I love Jane Austen and I love manga/anime, so why not?

I received Pride and Prejudice from NetGalley, but had previously picked up the Emma adaptation from the library and enjoyed that so was eager to read this one.

The art is very adorable and typical for shoujo manga (manga that is aimed at a young, female audience and typically has a lot of romance and ~swooning~.) At times, it's maybe too dramatic - there's a moment when Elizabeth is pining after Mr. Darcy and wraps herself in window curtains while crying. That may be "out there" for Austen, but it's a very manga moment.

With this book and Emma, I really enjoy the artist's detail for the hair, fashions, and flowers. Every page has something to hold your attention.
As expected, some characters are exaggerated for comical effect, Mr. Collins maybe too much. And he hides in a teapot to propose to Elizabeth. It's funny - but doesn't fit with a faithful representation of his character.

This was a fun, quick read. I would recommend it to fans of Austen, or anyone who hasn't read her work and just wants the quick and dirty version.

flowersofquiethappiness's review against another edition

5.0

Of course I LOVED this! It's Jane Austen. :) I've actually had this one on my radar for quite a while and was very pleased to discover it at my library! It's just an interesting take on a favorite story. The art was fun and the storyline familiar and delightful. Now I want to read all of Austen's stories in manga form! :)

hannahsuemiller's review against another edition

5.0

a fun new take on a timeless classic, definitely worth having on ur shelf. a great intro 2 the world of jane austen 4 young readers 2!

smartin8911's review against another edition

3.0

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Overall it wasn't terrible. I think if a kid were to pick it up, they would be able to get what P&P was with a lot of parts directly from the original. There were sooo many extreme expressions with the art. There were some parts that I was meh about, like how dramatic Lizzie wept for loosing Wickham.