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artismyhammer's review against another edition
4.0
The title of this really should be, "S&S&SM, Or: The Adventures of the Dashwoods and How Margaret Discovered and Subsequently was Taken Over by the Deep Ones." Or maybe just, "Regency Lovecraft: the Deep Ones' Revenge."
I had a hard time getting into P&P&Z, despite my expectations, so I wasn't sure how I was going to react to this one.
Fortunately, it was HILARIOUS. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that I was listening to it being read by a very proper-sounding British lady (over-blown sense of theatrics notwithstanding). But whatever it was, I laughed a lot at this. It was wonderfully silly--highly recommend it, probably best as audio book (even if there aren't the pictures).
I had a hard time getting into P&P&Z, despite my expectations, so I wasn't sure how I was going to react to this one.
Fortunately, it was HILARIOUS. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that I was listening to it being read by a very proper-sounding British lady (over-blown sense of theatrics notwithstanding). But whatever it was, I laughed a lot at this. It was wonderfully silly--highly recommend it, probably best as audio book (even if there aren't the pictures).
boekenhonger's review against another edition
3.0
It was utter trash but I will always cherish the thought of Willoughby biting the head off a bluefish. One star for the story, one for Willoughby and one for the illustrations because they're as hilariously rubbish as the story.
inthelunaseas's review against another edition
3.0
As a successor to [b:Pride and Prejudice and Zombies|5899779|Pride and Prejudice and Zombies|Seth Grahame-Smith|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255569929s/5899779.jpg|6072122], I felt this one fell quite flat. Although I didn't find PPZ to be a great book, I felt it lived up to the hype somewhat. This one, not so much. It might also be because it wasn't as, uh, true to the source text. Instead, it felt like they had taken the names of the original characters and whacked them into another universe. This could have very well played out in an ice cream parlour set in the 1950s.
I know this might sound quite odd. After all, it's Jane Austen with freaking sea monsters, but I can't help that feel while comparing PPZ and SSSM, PPZ actually retained some of the original touch of the book.
Now, SSSM did have its good points. I actually laughed out loud more with this one than I did with PPZ. Furthermore, I actually felt somewhat invested with the characters. I was actually cheering for Elinor and Brandon to get married (okay, I know that wouldn't have happened, but I can't help but feel that the relationship between those two was actually explored more, what with the malaria and all).
But that was about all. It deviated too much from the original text I felt, particularly with the steampunkesque Sub-Marine Station Beta subplot, the scorpion attacking Elinor's neck and Margaret wut? Okay, I liked the Margaret part, but it all just felt entirely too convoluted.
Ultimately it was a fun read, but PPZ just rates that teeny amount higher in my opinion.
I know this might sound quite odd. After all, it's Jane Austen with freaking sea monsters, but I can't help that feel while comparing PPZ and SSSM, PPZ actually retained some of the original touch of the book.
Now, SSSM did have its good points. I actually laughed out loud more with this one than I did with PPZ. Furthermore, I actually felt somewhat invested with the characters. I was actually cheering for Elinor and Brandon to get married (okay, I know that wouldn't have happened, but I can't help but feel that the relationship between those two was actually explored more, what with the malaria and all).
But that was about all. It deviated too much from the original text I felt, particularly with the steampunkesque Sub-Marine Station Beta subplot, the scorpion attacking Elinor's neck and Margaret wut? Okay, I liked the Margaret part, but it all just felt entirely too convoluted.
Ultimately it was a fun read, but PPZ just rates that teeny amount higher in my opinion.
kmolson29's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
thislostrose's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
khadijah3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
clarissaruthless's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Started slow and disjointed. Comes together more as the book goes on but never feels as cohesive as it could be.
malliakokkinos's review against another edition
2.0
Weird. Just weird. I think I need to read Sense and Sensibility to see what the story is supposed to be about...
bepisaun's review against another edition
4.0
A hilarious take on the Austen classic with just enough sprinkle of the original story to keep you grounded. Winters version of events kept me laughing with each page and looking for the hidden jokes within the words. Austen's original tale is enlightened in this slight re-telling and it hard to put down.