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heatherymakes's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.5
januaryf's review against another edition
4.0
In a word, this book was "Lovely" - that's the word that immediately popped to mind when I finished it. Fun story, good characters, and a different setting for Pride & Prejudice.
I think the one thing that kept going through my mind was this: If these people are involved in a production of P&P, and the characters themselves comment on how like their roles they actually are, why don't they find it strange/weird/funny that their lives are imitating the P&P story? Yes, fiction, I get it.
I think the one thing that kept going through my mind was this: If these people are involved in a production of P&P, and the characters themselves comment on how like their roles they actually are, why don't they find it strange/weird/funny that their lives are imitating the P&P story? Yes, fiction, I get it.
jcousins's review against another edition
5.0
This is a modern retelling of "Pride and Prejudice". I thought it was particulary well-written, and I enjoyed it very much. However, I lent it to a friend who loves P & P as much as I do, and she was offended by the language in this book. I just say it with a British accent, and I'm good, but you've been forewarned.
papalbina's review
4.0
Except for the chaos that results from mixing a play about "pride and prejudice" with a "pride and prejudice" in the actual time in the same story, it was very funny and enjoyable... although harry noble could never compite with mr. darcy, he was very attractive, and i liked more jazz than i like the real lizzy bennet.
Well written, perhaps inferior than "persuading annie", but still fresh and funny, a wonderful book for a couple of hours of relaxing time... it leaves a very good feeling when finished.
Well written, perhaps inferior than "persuading annie", but still fresh and funny, a wonderful book for a couple of hours of relaxing time... it leaves a very good feeling when finished.
egonzales74's review against another edition
1.0
I really shouldn't give any rating on this book as I could not continue reading it. I am a fan of british chic-lit but this was not compelling. I was drawn in by the Pride and Prejudice aspect but really....
mlhelliwell's review
2.0
I picked up this book because it was a modern day adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, but in the end, I found it was just too close to the original to give me anything new. I've read other adaptations in the past - notably Bridget Jones' Diary, which I really liked - but this particular story wasn't told in a way that I found added anything fresh or new. I kept feeling like I'd read this before, and I had of course - the Austen's novel. In the end, I put it down because it was just too similar - perhaps trying too hard. Because it was mimicking the original so closely, the main characters didn't have enough actual conflict for me. They were supposed to be the way they were because they were Lizzy and Darcy, and had no opportunity to be themselves.
The writing itself was fine, but there was some head hopping in scenes that was distracting. I'd give this author another go, and if you really like Austen adaptations, maybe this would work for you - it just didn't for me.
The writing itself was fine, but there was some head hopping in scenes that was distracting. I'd give this author another go, and if you really like Austen adaptations, maybe this would work for you - it just didn't for me.
ash_chooses_pikachu's review against another edition
1.0
DNF @ 45%
The only thing I liked about the book was how body positivity was a big and important part of the book and the concept felt well-executed to me(up until what I've read).
I might've liked Harry Noble more eventually, but Jazz's annoying traits were just too much for me to take and I just had to stop reading.
I just couldn't get behind the Lizzy-doppelganger aka Jasmine aka the protagonist...she came off as incredibly annoying and stuck-in-her-ways. It felt like she had a severe superiority complex. It was like she thought she was the only one in the world who was ever right and if anyone didn't agree with her POV, they were wrong. I mean, the whole Mo-going-to-gym thing and how Jazz reacted to it bothered me and after that I just kept nitpicking at all of Jazz's faults. I mean I didn't agree with the reason why Mo started going to the gym, but the way Jazz reacted just felt selfish to me, like she wanted someone around to make her feel better about herself.
Jane Bennet's doppelganger on the other hand, just seemed completely pathetic. I mean, she couldn't break up with a guy until she had another one on the hook? I mean, c'moooooon!!!
Bingley's-doppelganger character seemed one-dimensional, as is always the case with Bingley.
All in all, it felt like the writer just took all the characters from Pride and Prejudice and amplified their bad qualities 100% and presto change-o, the book was done.
The only thing I liked about the book was how body positivity was a big and important part of the book and the concept felt well-executed to me(up until what I've read).
I might've liked Harry Noble more eventually, but Jazz's annoying traits were just too much for me to take and I just had to stop reading.
I just couldn't get behind the Lizzy-doppelganger aka Jasmine aka the protagonist...she came off as incredibly annoying and stuck-in-her-ways. It felt like she had a severe superiority complex. It was like she thought she was the only one in the world who was ever right and if anyone didn't agree with her POV, they were wrong. I mean, the whole Mo-going-to-gym thing and how Jazz reacted to it bothered me and after that I just kept nitpicking at all of Jazz's faults. I mean I didn't agree with the reason why Mo started going to the gym, but the way Jazz reacted just felt selfish to me, like she wanted someone around to make her feel better about herself.
Jane Bennet's doppelganger on the other hand, just seemed completely pathetic. I mean, she couldn't break up with a guy until she had another one on the hook? I mean, c'moooooon!!!
Bingley's-doppelganger character seemed one-dimensional, as is always the case with Bingley.
All in all, it felt like the writer just took all the characters from Pride and Prejudice and amplified their bad qualities 100% and presto change-o, the book was done.
gaderianne's review against another edition
4.0
Chick lit at its best! Cute, readable, romantic, girl gets guy at the end. A modern take on Pride and Prejudice set within a play....of Pride and Prejudice. Light, airy, mindless and fun!
readermeetsbook's review against another edition
3.0
A modern adaptation of the classic novel Pride and Prejudice.
Jasmin Field is a journalist who is casted to play Lizzy Bennett in a one-night performance of Pride and Prejudice directed by the handsome and famous director/actor Harry Noble. While in rehearsals, she gets involved in a flirtation with the ever-charming William Whitby (casted to play Wickham) and develops a serious dislike for Harry Noble.
The plot of this story parallels the main part of Pride and Prejudice with a few creative tweaks. Family dynamics are changed but overall, it has the essence of Pride and Prejudice. Nathan focuses a lot more on the side stories than Austen, following other pairings, family dramas, etc.
Check it out if you like Pride and Prejudice and Bridget Jones' Diary!
Jasmin Field is a journalist who is casted to play Lizzy Bennett in a one-night performance of Pride and Prejudice directed by the handsome and famous director/actor Harry Noble. While in rehearsals, she gets involved in a flirtation with the ever-charming William Whitby (casted to play Wickham) and develops a serious dislike for Harry Noble.
The plot of this story parallels the main part of Pride and Prejudice with a few creative tweaks. Family dynamics are changed but overall, it has the essence of Pride and Prejudice. Nathan focuses a lot more on the side stories than Austen, following other pairings, family dramas, etc.
Check it out if you like Pride and Prejudice and Bridget Jones' Diary!
serialbookstarter's review against another edition
2.0
This book was an easy read that follows the predictable path. It is simply a modern take on Pride and Prejudice. Very predictable but still manages to be interesting enough to keep you turning the pages.