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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
Despite the deviations from the original story, I think this is an excellent P&P adaptation! The visuals really made Mrs. Bennet seem even more excessive than the original. I also really like how Mr. Collins was depicted, he looked so derpy which totally matched his character.
All in all, the visuals totally added to and enhanced the storyline to be very enjoyable.
All in all, the visuals totally added to and enhanced the storyline to be very enjoyable.
My first NetGalley review! Wheee! :)
As adaptations go, this one was pretty good. The plot details and characters were all there along with the spirit of the original novel. But a couple of things bugged me. My biggest pet peeve was the part where Lizzy thought Wickham was going to marry "odious Miss King" for her money. The author and artist both portrayed Elizabeth as totally inconsolable because she was so much in love with Wickham. I'm sorry, but in no realm ever was she in love with him at all. Attracted to, sure, but not in love. And she didn't cry for hours like Marianne in Sense and Sensibility. I'm not sure if this decision was made because Shojo manga relies on exaggerated emotions or to play up the "love triangle," but either way, it didn't work for me. Speaking of being overly emotional, I think she also cried far too much at the end when she accepted Darcy's proposal. Elizabeth Bennet is not emo! Some of the dialogue was changed to be more modern which was a bit irksome, but it didn't bother me too much.
What I really loved was the characterization of Darcy. I thought it was spot on and made him even more adorkable than ever! The blushing was absolutely kawaii. And his asides were amusing and in character.
I would recommend this to young people as a companion to Pride and Prejudice, but not in place of it. P&P megafans such as myself will enjoy it, but it's no comparison to the original.
As adaptations go, this one was pretty good. The plot details and characters were all there along with the spirit of the original novel. But a couple of things bugged me. My biggest pet peeve was the part where Lizzy thought Wickham was going to marry "odious Miss King" for her money. The author and artist both portrayed Elizabeth as totally inconsolable because she was so much in love with Wickham. I'm sorry, but in no realm ever was she in love with him at all. Attracted to, sure, but not in love. And she didn't cry for hours like Marianne in Sense and Sensibility. I'm not sure if this decision was made because Shojo manga relies on exaggerated emotions or to play up the "love triangle," but either way, it didn't work for me. Speaking of being overly emotional, I think she also cried far too much at the end when she accepted Darcy's proposal. Elizabeth Bennet is not emo! Some of the dialogue was changed to be more modern which was a bit irksome, but it didn't bother me too much.
What I really loved was the characterization of Darcy. I thought it was spot on and made him even more adorkable than ever! The blushing was absolutely kawaii. And his asides were amusing and in character.
I would recommend this to young people as a companion to Pride and Prejudice, but not in place of it. P&P megafans such as myself will enjoy it, but it's no comparison to the original.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
emotional
funny
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
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Manga?? Seriously?? Oh, yes...
I’ve never read any manga before – in truth, I wasn’t at all sure what it really is other than being some form of graphic novel, but honestly! Look at the cover! How could I possibly resist?
Once I’d worked out that you have to read this from back to front and from right to left, I settled down to see just how awful it would be. And for the first few pages I really thought the answer might be pretty awful! And then…and then…I began to smile, then giggle, then chuckle unrestrainedly…and the sun came out, gloom was banished from the world and joy began to burst out all over! This is an utterly charming, witty and affectionate adaptation with some really fabulous artwork by Po Tse, (who is apparently a manga-ka, whatever that might be). Apart from the cover all the artwork is black and white, which apparently is the norm for manga, but this really doesn't detract from the enjoyment. Most of the social commentary has been thrown out, but all the fun and romance of the original has been retained – enhanced, even - by the great marrying together of the original text with a beautifully modern outlook. I can see how this adaptation might annoy Austen purists (and that usually includes me). But this is done with such skill and warmth that it completely won me over.
Wickham is deceptively sweet-looking while Darcy is outrageously sexy, and Lizzie’s huge eyes twinkle with mischief. Some of the pages made me positively guffaw with laughter. Mrs Bennet is a joy – drawn to perfection and often appearing in odd corners of pages just being her awesomely awful self. Because it’s so flowing there can be a tendency to speed through the pages, especially for someone like me who’s not used to the graphic format – but it’s essential to slow down and really look, ‘cos there’s all kinds of little humorous touches in the backgrounds. We often say a book is a ‘real page-turner’ – well, this one certainly is. I found I couldn’t wait to get to some of the big scenes – the ball, the proposal, the wet shirt scene (oh yes, it may not be in the original, but it’s become an essential scene now!).
Clever, lovely, light, refreshing – can you tell that I really enjoyed this? I hope, I hope, I HOPE they’re going to do Northanger Abbey…
NB This book was provided for review by the publisher, Udon Entertainment.
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I’ve never read any manga before – in truth, I wasn’t at all sure what it really is other than being some form of graphic novel, but honestly! Look at the cover! How could I possibly resist?
Once I’d worked out that you have to read this from back to front and from right to left, I settled down to see just how awful it would be. And for the first few pages I really thought the answer might be pretty awful! And then…and then…I began to smile, then giggle, then chuckle unrestrainedly…and the sun came out, gloom was banished from the world and joy began to burst out all over! This is an utterly charming, witty and affectionate adaptation with some really fabulous artwork by Po Tse, (who is apparently a manga-ka, whatever that might be). Apart from the cover all the artwork is black and white, which apparently is the norm for manga, but this really doesn't detract from the enjoyment. Most of the social commentary has been thrown out, but all the fun and romance of the original has been retained – enhanced, even - by the great marrying together of the original text with a beautifully modern outlook. I can see how this adaptation might annoy Austen purists (and that usually includes me). But this is done with such skill and warmth that it completely won me over.
Wickham is deceptively sweet-looking while Darcy is outrageously sexy, and Lizzie’s huge eyes twinkle with mischief. Some of the pages made me positively guffaw with laughter. Mrs Bennet is a joy – drawn to perfection and often appearing in odd corners of pages just being her awesomely awful self. Because it’s so flowing there can be a tendency to speed through the pages, especially for someone like me who’s not used to the graphic format – but it’s essential to slow down and really look, ‘cos there’s all kinds of little humorous touches in the backgrounds. We often say a book is a ‘real page-turner’ – well, this one certainly is. I found I couldn’t wait to get to some of the big scenes – the ball, the proposal, the wet shirt scene (oh yes, it may not be in the original, but it’s become an essential scene now!).
Clever, lovely, light, refreshing – can you tell that I really enjoyed this? I hope, I hope, I HOPE they’re going to do Northanger Abbey…
NB This book was provided for review by the publisher, Udon Entertainment.
www.fictionfanblog.wordpress.com
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I received this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I love Pride and Prejudice as musch as all the works of Jane Austen, but it's the title I own more copy of.
So, about 20 pages along, I decided, what the hell, I'll buy it!
Wonderful, wonderful art.
Vote: 4 stars
I love Pride and Prejudice as musch as all the works of Jane Austen, but it's the title I own more copy of.
So, about 20 pages along, I decided, what the hell, I'll buy it!
Wonderful, wonderful art.
Vote: 4 stars