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jules6469's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Murder, and Violence
capp518's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
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? No
4.0
I’ve never read Pride and Prejudice, but this book has convinced me to try it out. The reason I gave it 4 stars is I feel the plot gets rushed at the end in the last two chapters. Otherwise, great YA novel, and I’m excited to read the other two books in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
maebemerissa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I had to tell myself that this book is just loosely based on Austen's novel to enjoy it. On one hand I would love for this to be it's own new thing (maybe Sherlock Holmes meets Austenland). However, would it be as popular if it didn't have those familiar characters? I did enjoy the new direction the author took with some of these familiar characters (especially the ones we hate). However, there were changes I could not get over. For example, Mr. Bennet being a barrister in London seemed like a far cry from his original character. The man doesn't even want to go into town in the original. Also Collins is a dumbass and could not pass as a lawyer. I said what I said. Everyone being part of the middle class and not part of the landed gentry also bothered me. It changes the social rules between the characters a lot. Once I got halfway through the book I was able to push my feelings about the changes to the back of my brain and enjoy the story. The mystery even contained a twist I did not see coming. Lizzie definitely gave Sherlock Holmes vibes and if her story had continued in another book... I would give that book a chance. Give me more private detective Lizzie... With Darcy as her Watson.
Content Warnings
Minor: Stalking and Murder
meguniqueuser's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
To say this is based on Pride and Prejudice is a big misstep. The character names are used, but their characterization is extremely loose and the plot points used even looser. The title of this book is pretty misleading since it is not a retelling of Pride and Prejudice but basically a different story.
Elizabeth is aged down to 17 and it becomes unbelievable that she is supposedly good at detective work. More importantly now that she is younger her prejudice and assuming are not character flaws, but immaturity.
Once I got past the misuse of invoking Jane Austen’s name, the story was fine and enjoyable. The mystery was mysterious and not obvious. The reveal was a bit shocking but also a bit hilarious.
I didn’t enjoy the voice the audio narrator used for Darcy, it was comical in a bad way.
Elizabeth is aged down to 17 and it becomes unbelievable that she is supposedly good at detective work. More importantly now that she is younger her prejudice and assuming are not character flaws, but immaturity.
Once I got past the misuse of invoking Jane Austen’s name, the story was fine and enjoyable. The mystery was mysterious and not obvious. The reveal was a bit shocking but also a bit hilarious.
I didn’t enjoy the voice the audio narrator used for Darcy, it was comical in a bad way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Misogyny
withlivjones's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was a fun and gripping take on Pride and Prejudice, and although it’s not a completely faithful adaptation of the story, I did like how all the characters fit into the plot and all the little references to the original text.
I love the romance between Lizzie and Darcy in the novella and I loved it here too, there were so many sweet moments between them and I loved their rivals-to-lovers dynamic. My only criticism is that one of my favourite things about the original novella is how restrained Austen is when addressing the romance - the reader has no idea about Lizzie and Darcy until Darcy’s first confession and proposal, so that comes as a complete shock when it happens and it’s only after that that Lizzie begins to even consider Darcy as a match - whereas this novel reads much more like a contemporary romance which does make it much easier to digest but it’s immediately obvious that Lizzie is attracted to Darcy and that they’re going to get together in the end. It’s very minor but I did miss the subtle yearning of Austen’s writing.
The mystery itself was very well-written, and although readers who know the story well can probably decipher the guilty party fairly easily, there are still enough twists to make it interesting. I was, however, rather sceptical about the fact that one of the major plot points hinges on the fact that Mr Collins couldn’t name-drop Lady Catherine at every opportunity or else he’d be found out, and that particular character detail pretty quickly made me suspicious.
Overall, a really run read perfect for Pride and Prejudice fans!
I love the romance between Lizzie and Darcy in the novella and I loved it here too, there were so many sweet moments between them and I loved their rivals-to-lovers dynamic. My only criticism is that one of my favourite things about the original novella is how restrained Austen is when addressing the romance - the reader has no idea about Lizzie and Darcy until Darcy’s first confession and proposal, so that comes as a complete shock when it happens and it’s only after that that Lizzie begins to even consider Darcy as a match - whereas this novel reads much more like a contemporary romance which does make it much easier to digest but it’s immediately obvious that Lizzie is attracted to Darcy and that they’re going to get together in the end. It’s very minor but I did miss the subtle yearning of Austen’s writing.
The mystery itself was very well-written, and although readers who know the story well can probably decipher the guilty party fairly easily, there are still enough twists to make it interesting.
Overall, a really run read perfect for Pride and Prejudice fans!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexism, Death, Murder, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Misogyny
Moderate: Racism and Adult/minor relationship
lunep's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Death, Sexism, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Stalking and Confinement
Minor: Classism, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Grief, Racism, and Cursing
bessadams's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Sexism, Animal death, and Blood
Moderate: Racism and Kidnapping
beatriks's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Murder
barbarella85's review against another edition
DNF at page 157. I was just bored while reading this mediocre Pride and Predjudice retelling.
The murder mystery and not even the sentences taken out of the original didn't grab me. Would have liked this more probably if it was in a modern setting, it would have fit the storyline better
The murder mystery and not even the sentences taken out of the original didn't grab me. Would have liked this more probably if it was in a modern setting, it would have fit the storyline better
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder
a_alves00's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Misogyny, Sexism, Stalking, Violence, and Kidnapping