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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-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
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-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
I know a great series when I see it. The first "Manga Classics" book I read was the adaptation of Les Miserables, which at the time had very few reviews and was yet another risky choice of a title to review, especially since I had previously been dissapointed by other graphic novels from NetGalley.
But it exceeded my expectations and I requested their second title - "Pride and Prejudice" - another classic I'm planning on reading but never got around to. And once again I am pleased to rate it no less than 5 stars. I waited for the release date to actually review it, and I am amazed to see almost 2 thousand ratings for each of these titles, and an average of over 4 stars. Excellent!
The story mainly focuses on Darcy, Elizabeth and their famous love story. We also have a little insight on Elizabeth's sisters lives and her family in general.
Pride & Prejudice has another illustrator than Les Miserables, a very different style might I add, but it still reminds me of those old, amazing mangas I have loved in the past. The story is your classic historical romance, but having not read the original, I cannot comment on how closely it follows the book.
I can however guarantee you're in for a great read, and having it beautifully illustrated can only be a bonus.
But it exceeded my expectations and I requested their second title - "Pride and Prejudice" - another classic I'm planning on reading but never got around to. And once again I am pleased to rate it no less than 5 stars. I waited for the release date to actually review it, and I am amazed to see almost 2 thousand ratings for each of these titles, and an average of over 4 stars. Excellent!
The story mainly focuses on Darcy, Elizabeth and their famous love story. We also have a little insight on Elizabeth's sisters lives and her family in general.
Pride & Prejudice has another illustrator than Les Miserables, a very different style might I add, but it still reminds me of those old, amazing mangas I have loved in the past. The story is your classic historical romance, but having not read the original, I cannot comment on how closely it follows the book.
I can however guarantee you're in for a great read, and having it beautifully illustrated can only be a bonus.
This was my first reading of Jane Austen’s work and my first manga novel. I didn’t expect to “love” either aspect of the book. I started the book as my bedtime reading. Next thing I knew, I had finished the book - and the clock said 3:48 am. I lost all track of time. I guess I need to explore Jane Austen’s work a little more, and consider the genre of graphic novels from a new perspective.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
This manga adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is so funny and endearing, I love this story so much
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
I mainly bought this for my expanding P&P collection, but it was a fun quick read through the classic. It's way over dramaticized in some truly hilarious ways - like Elizabeth's reaction to the first proposal was *intense* and Darcy removes his jacket and somehow undoes his cravat and shirt right before his second proposal. But there are a few panels that were beautifully drawn. It didn't take long to read, maybe an hour or two, so in my mind worth it if you are a fan.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i had fun reading this in manga format. i'll now start collecting the other Austen novels in this format as well
lighthearted
medium-paced
- I was SO excited when I found this!
- The illustrations were beautiful and amazing! I wish they had been in color. I loved the character designs. Everyone was perfect! They way Mr. Collins is depicted cracked me up! Elizabeth and Jane were gorgeous! The clothes and hair were amazing! These were some of the best illustrations I've seen in Manga! I loved it!
- This is my new favorite adaptation of Pride and Prejudice! I'm really excited to read the other books in this series!
- I loved this book! I just can't contain how awesome this is!! Austen Manga!!!!! GENIUS!
- The illustrations were beautiful and amazing! I wish they had been in color. I loved the character designs. Everyone was perfect! They way Mr. Collins is depicted cracked me up! Elizabeth and Jane were gorgeous! The clothes and hair were amazing! These were some of the best illustrations I've seen in Manga! I loved it!
- This is my new favorite adaptation of Pride and Prejudice! I'm really excited to read the other books in this series!
- I loved this book! I just can't contain how awesome this is!! Austen Manga!!!!! GENIUS!