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rockweedreader's review against another edition
3.0
My mind changed about 20 times whether I was enjoying this book, or not. Laugh out loud funny at some points, classic Austen at others, and then frustration sometimes too. Overall I'm glad I read it, but not my favorite either.
heyt's review against another edition
3.0
The most noticeable thing I've taken away from this book is that Ninjas and Zombies > Sea Monsters and Pirates. While I enjoy the mash-up style of this book there just wasn't the same humor and sense of fun that its predecessor ([b:Pride and Prejudice and Zombies|5899779|Pride and Prejudice and Zombies|Seth Grahame-Smith|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255569929s/5899779.jpg|6072122]) had.
theravenchilde's review against another edition
4.0
Not quite as good as PP&Z, but still pretty darn funny. I like the dead people.
ladymakbeths's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
3.25
inciminci's review against another edition
3.0
Well, that was silly.
Regency Era England has been marked by a phenomenon called the Alteration which "turned the creatures of the ocean against the people of the earth; which made even the tiniest darting minnow and the gentlest dolphin into aggressive, blood-thirsty predators, hardened and hateful towards our bipedal race; which had given foul birth to whole new races of man-hating, shape-shifting ocean creatures, sirens and sea witches and mermaids and mermen; which rendered the oceans of the world naught but great burbling salt-cauldrons of death."
In this utterly hostile environment Austen's famous Dashwood sisters not only deliver wisdoms and witty conversations on the nature of relationships and men, they also fearlessly battle vengeful fish, mutated crustaceans and other abominable sea creatures.
Seriously though, this book is fun, but somehow the idea of the book is more fun than the actual realization, if you know what I mean. Every time I sat down for a read I started feeling as if it is too much for me and it actually took me a long time to finish it. I have read "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies", which follows the same principle, before and was smitten by that book, which had such a nice flow. So I was expecting the same impact from this one too. I don't know to what degree that might have been the case because I prefer "Pride and Prejudice" to "Sense and Sensibility" but anyway, it was a fun read nevertheless.
Regency Era England has been marked by a phenomenon called the Alteration which "turned the creatures of the ocean against the people of the earth; which made even the tiniest darting minnow and the gentlest dolphin into aggressive, blood-thirsty predators, hardened and hateful towards our bipedal race; which had given foul birth to whole new races of man-hating, shape-shifting ocean creatures, sirens and sea witches and mermaids and mermen; which rendered the oceans of the world naught but great burbling salt-cauldrons of death."
In this utterly hostile environment Austen's famous Dashwood sisters not only deliver wisdoms and witty conversations on the nature of relationships and men, they also fearlessly battle vengeful fish, mutated crustaceans and other abominable sea creatures.
Seriously though, this book is fun, but somehow the idea of the book is more fun than the actual realization, if you know what I mean. Every time I sat down for a read I started feeling as if it is too much for me and it actually took me a long time to finish it. I have read "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies", which follows the same principle, before and was smitten by that book, which had such a nice flow. So I was expecting the same impact from this one too. I don't know to what degree that might have been the case because I prefer "Pride and Prejudice" to "Sense and Sensibility" but anyway, it was a fun read nevertheless.
mistrum_crowe's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book, but it is the sort of novel that will appeal to some and leave others utterly cold. If you like Regency romance and eldritch abominations of an aquatic nature, then the combination of the two will probably tickle you. If the concept doesn't appeal, then there's not much chance that reading it will change your initial perception of it.
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