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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
Thank you netgalley for providing me a copy in exchange of a honest review!
Full review can be read on Dat Little Blog
I really enjoyed the story. Sure, I’m not a big romance fan, but I’m happy that this story worked for me. I’ve never read anything by Jane Austen before so for me it was a big, nice discovery. I can see what the author has been trying to convey here and while some may describe it as a “typical romantic story”, I’ll prefer to describe it as original and heart-wrenching.
I don’t know how many times I wanted to slap Mrs. Bennett. Not just slap. Sometimes I wanted to hit her on her head. Other times I wanted someone to stand up and try reasoning with her. And then there were times where I was just so tired about her that I facepalmed myself. But more importantly, she’s here to show you how people thought at that time, which I find as saddening as true. And even though there are still people thinking like this, I’m glad that this era is gone.
I liked the romance. It wasn’t “love-at-first-sight” but more progressive, which I found more enjoyable. This said, I also enjoyed the diverse characters and how they were portrayed, but this time I’m more looking forward to read the actual classic to write more about the characters and fill my analysis with quotes (just like I did in literature at school! *sigh* I miss school…) Nevertheless this was a very nice read and I can now easily understand how this famous piece of literature appeals to almost everyone.
Full review can be read on Dat Little Blog
I really enjoyed the story. Sure, I’m not a big romance fan, but I’m happy that this story worked for me. I’ve never read anything by Jane Austen before so for me it was a big, nice discovery. I can see what the author has been trying to convey here and while some may describe it as a “typical romantic story”, I’ll prefer to describe it as original and heart-wrenching.
I don’t know how many times I wanted to slap Mrs. Bennett. Not just slap. Sometimes I wanted to hit her on her head. Other times I wanted someone to stand up and try reasoning with her. And then there were times where I was just so tired about her that I facepalmed myself. But more importantly, she’s here to show you how people thought at that time, which I find as saddening as true. And even though there are still people thinking like this, I’m glad that this era is gone.
I liked the romance. It wasn’t “love-at-first-sight” but more progressive, which I found more enjoyable. This said, I also enjoyed the diverse characters and how they were portrayed, but this time I’m more looking forward to read the actual classic to write more about the characters and fill my analysis with quotes (just like I did in literature at school! *sigh* I miss school…) Nevertheless this was a very nice read and I can now easily understand how this famous piece of literature appeals to almost everyone.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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 had a lot of fun reading this one and really connected with the story!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Again, like I said with Les Miserables, I don't generally read classics (too boring), but I love manga, so I am hoping this will be an interesting book.
Oh My Boringness. I was just ranting aloud throughout the book (just ask my boyfriend, he heard everything and he was laughing and shaking his head).
Now for more. I am never, ever going to read the original book. No way. I already struggled to get through this one, and I don't feel the need to struggle through even more boring story. Since I am quite sure they edited quite a few things out and left only the basic story.
Why was it is so boring/horrendous/urgh? The characters. Elizabeth especially was just such a tsundere. I was just singing this throughout the book: Tsun tsun dere tsun Dere tsun tsun Tsun tsun dere tsun Dere tsun tsun (Town song from Yoazkura Quartet). "I don't like Darcy, oh yes I do love him. No I don't. Oh no I judged him harshly. Ohhhhh Darcy!!!!" *insert Elizabeth strangling a poor pillow while thinking of Darcy* *rolls eyes*
I didn't like always like her attitude. How she judged everyone around her without caring to find out if what she thought was right or wrong.
But I also liked her feistiness and her intelligence.
Jane, ah Jane, I just wish the book was about her. Would still be boring, but at least she is not denying she loves someone. I really liked her, and felt sorry for her that she was blocked from loving Bingley (at least at first).
Darcy, oh Gosh Darcy. I quite liked him, though he was all acting tough and such, while he is actually quite sensitive. I didn't really like how he was drawn though. Broody, mean, and then the times where he showed his feelings it was just downright weird and awkward looking.
I wish he told Elizabeth sooner about the things he knew. Now he proposed and expects she immediately says yes, even after everything he did. Men. *shakes head*
Bingley, or as I called him, mister Glitter Shirt. I quite liked him and again, I think it would have been better had the main character been his and Jane's love life.
My favourite character though from the whole book would be Elizabeth/Jane's dad. My oh my, I do love a guy can say no and who cares about his daughters. I had expected him to be an old fashioned kind of guy who wants to give his daughters away to any guy that seemed suitable (like the mom would do), yet he didn't, not unless they themselves wanted to get married and when they liked the guy.
The best part of the book? The ending, though I saw the ending coming. It was just so obvious at the beginning and after we met Darcy/Mr. Bingley what would happen. But it still made me happy, took them too long though.
2 stars. 1 for the manga part (which was gorgeous btw) and 1 star for the ending.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Again, like I said with Les Miserables, I don't generally read classics (too boring), but I love manga, so I am hoping this will be an interesting book.
Oh My Boringness. I was just ranting aloud throughout the book (just ask my boyfriend, he heard everything and he was laughing and shaking his head).
Now for more. I am never, ever going to read the original book. No way. I already struggled to get through this one, and I don't feel the need to struggle through even more boring story. Since I am quite sure they edited quite a few things out and left only the basic story.
Why was it is so boring/horrendous/urgh? The characters. Elizabeth especially was just such a tsundere. I was just singing this throughout the book: Tsun tsun dere tsun Dere tsun tsun Tsun tsun dere tsun Dere tsun tsun (Town song from Yoazkura Quartet). "I don't like Darcy, oh yes I do love him. No I don't. Oh no I judged him harshly. Ohhhhh Darcy!!!!" *insert Elizabeth strangling a poor pillow while thinking of Darcy* *rolls eyes*
I didn't like always like her attitude. How she judged everyone around her without caring to find out if what she thought was right or wrong.
But I also liked her feistiness and her intelligence.
Jane, ah Jane, I just wish the book was about her. Would still be boring, but at least she is not denying she loves someone. I really liked her, and felt sorry for her that she was blocked from loving Bingley (at least at first).
Darcy, oh Gosh Darcy. I quite liked him, though he was all acting tough and such, while he is actually quite sensitive. I didn't really like how he was drawn though. Broody, mean, and then the times where he showed his feelings it was just downright weird and awkward looking.
I wish he told Elizabeth sooner about the things he knew. Now he proposed and expects she immediately says yes, even after everything he did. Men. *shakes head*
Bingley, or as I called him, mister Glitter Shirt. I quite liked him and again, I think it would have been better had the main character been his and Jane's love life.
My favourite character though from the whole book would be Elizabeth/Jane's dad. My oh my, I do love a guy can say no and who cares about his daughters. I had expected him to be an old fashioned kind of guy who wants to give his daughters away to any guy that seemed suitable (like the mom would do), yet he didn't, not unless they themselves wanted to get married and when they liked the guy.
The best part of the book? The ending, though I saw the ending coming. It was just so obvious at the beginning and after we met Darcy/Mr. Bingley what would happen. But it still made me happy, took them too long though.
2 stars. 1 for the manga part (which was gorgeous btw) and 1 star for the ending.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
fast-paced
What beautiful artwork in these Manga Classics. I loved the storytelling while being able to see facial expressions and the unique retelling of the original Jane Austen story. If you have never experienced a Manga classic, it is time to expand your horizons. You will definitely not stop at one. I have enjoyed 3 Manga Classics so far: Jane Eyre, Les Miserables, and now Pride and Prejudice. They are such fun to read and enjoy the beautiful artwork.
funny
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
A fun read for fans of the novel. There were the occasional misogynistic asides that I don't know if they were lost in translation or cultural humor. Those took me out of the enjoyment but didn't ruin it for me.
It is often fun to pick up a classic that has been reimagined either with the original characters or with a new interpretation. A manga version of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen takes this to a whole new level. While reading the original book, several times over, I have created my own mental images to go along with the story but seeing the book play out in these intricate and carefully crafted illustrations, by Po Tse, is amazing! Summarising Austen is VERY difficult and leeway has to be given to condense it into a format like manga. For the most part, I think the author, Stacy King, has done a phenomenal job of capturing the essence and energy. As an enthusiast, I want every line but I can appreciate how this platform will encourage a new generation of readers to pick up and experience Austen and that can never be a bad thing.
For those of you who have never read manga, “Manga (漫画 Manga?) are comics created in Japan or by creators in the Japanese language, conforming to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century.[1] They have a long and complex pre-history in earlier Japanese art.[2. “Manga” as a term used outside Japan refers to comics originally published in Japan.[3] Owing to this heritage the book reads from right to left and starts at what Westerners would term the back of the book making it an authentic experience!
For those of you who have never read manga, “Manga (漫画 Manga?) are comics created in Japan or by creators in the Japanese language, conforming to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century.[1] They have a long and complex pre-history in earlier Japanese art.[2. “Manga” as a term used outside Japan refers to comics originally published in Japan.[3] Owing to this heritage the book reads from right to left and starts at what Westerners would term the back of the book making it an authentic experience!
I'm thoroughly enjoying the Manga Classics adaptations of classic literature! They're a great jumping point for those who haven't read the originals (or who find them inaccessible) and they're enjoyable when you do know the source material. This interpretation was thoroughly amusing. I could actually (kind of) stand Mrs. Bennet thanks to how her outbursts were drawn. Elizabeth is drawn a little too melodramatic, but I can forgive it given that it is a manga retelling. Mr. Darcy blushing is everything. It's great to actually see his reactions. The random disheveled Darcy showing off his abs is a bit ridiculous, but again it fits the format it's being adapted into. There are cute little chibi strips i- between some of the chapters that a amusing. If you're a manga fan and a Pride and Prejudice fan, I recommend checking this out!
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is quite the art style change from the last book I read in the series, GREAT EXPECTATIONS. While the latter was very shounen, P&P goes full-steam-ahead into shojo style: big hair, big eyes, flowers galore. Lizzy and Jane turn out fantastically in this style, though Mr Bennet looks more than a little ridiculous.
The art can be a bit hit and miss: the over-reliance on chibis is irritating, some of the blur afffects are awkward and clearly digital, spoiling the traditional feel; the screentones are sometimes overdone with too many sparkles in one place, muddying the direction.
Other moments are greatly improved by the art, though: Jane dramatically falling ill, Lizzie refusing Mr Collin's proposal.
The core of the book is, of course, its story. I watched the Kiera Knightly movie beforehand to prepare me for this, and the manga surprised me by capturing the romance beautifully. The story is very well adapted, though not without fault -- the text can be a little on-the-nose, relying too much of displaying things that the art should be handling. This results in awkward 'internal dialogue' like like "STILL EMBARASSED" and "SHE... SHE IS BEAUTIFUL". However, I can't be sure how much of this is due to the book itself.
Overall, a very nice adaption even though the art wasn't my cup of tea.
"A single woman of good fortune is always respectable and well-liked!"
Of all the Manga Classics series, this is the one that jumped out to me the most with it's gorgeous, super-cute cover art.
The art inside posed a slight problem though... Po Tse is doing the art for this one again, and her Mr Knightly looks identical to the skeevy womanizing guy from Pride & Prejudice. It's really quick jarring having the villian suddenly pop up as the love interest -- they are absolutely identical in design, and the sameface problem is very jarring.
Emma's design is a delight, though. She's very cute and expressive, and serves well as the heart of the story. There's a few imaginative new designs in the mix, too -- Mrs Weston is lovingly rendered, and Mr Martin turns out looking great.
The absolute, endearing adorableness of Emma throughout really won me over to the story, and before long I was wrapped up in the story I only really remembered from the Gwyneth Paltrow movie. I missed some of the depth provided by the book and the movie, particularly about Mr Churchill, but overall this was a really fun adaptation and one of my favourites from the Manga Classics series.
Thank you to Udon Entertainment for sending me a low-resolution review copy in exchange for an honest review.
The art can be a bit hit and miss: the over-reliance on chibis is irritating, some of the blur afffects are awkward and clearly digital, spoiling the traditional feel; the screentones are sometimes overdone with too many sparkles in one place, muddying the direction.
Other moments are greatly improved by the art, though: Jane dramatically falling ill, Lizzie refusing Mr Collin's proposal.
The core of the book is, of course, its story. I watched the Kiera Knightly movie beforehand to prepare me for this, and the manga surprised me by capturing the romance beautifully. The story is very well adapted, though not without fault -- the text can be a little on-the-nose, relying too much of displaying things that the art should be handling. This results in awkward 'internal dialogue' like like "STILL EMBARASSED" and "SHE... SHE IS BEAUTIFUL". However, I can't be sure how much of this is due to the book itself.
Overall, a very nice adaption even though the art wasn't my cup of tea.
"A single woman of good fortune is always respectable and well-liked!"
Of all the Manga Classics series, this is the one that jumped out to me the most with it's gorgeous, super-cute cover art.
The art inside posed a slight problem though... Po Tse is doing the art for this one again, and her Mr Knightly looks identical to the skeevy womanizing guy from Pride & Prejudice. It's really quick jarring having the villian suddenly pop up as the love interest -- they are absolutely identical in design, and the sameface problem is very jarring.
Emma's design is a delight, though. She's very cute and expressive, and serves well as the heart of the story. There's a few imaginative new designs in the mix, too -- Mrs Weston is lovingly rendered, and Mr Martin turns out looking great.
The absolute, endearing adorableness of Emma throughout really won me over to the story, and before long I was wrapped up in the story I only really remembered from the Gwyneth Paltrow movie. I missed some of the depth provided by the book and the movie, particularly about Mr Churchill, but overall this was a really fun adaptation and one of my favourites from the Manga Classics series.
Thank you to Udon Entertainment for sending me a low-resolution review copy in exchange for an honest review.