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brandyfern's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jazmelody's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
This wasn't terrible, but it didn't have the heart of the original work I was hoping for and it didn't do it's own thing. It kind of got lost in the middle.
muirhead's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
sparkleboymatty's review
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lyricallit's review
relaxing
fast-paced
3.5
Didn't love the illustration style 🤷🏻♀️ but I love the concept of a Jane Austen graphic adaptation!
trekkifulshay's review
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bellbo's review
4.0
Beautiful art. Told the basics of Austen's story. Glad they included some characters and events that most adaptations leave out (Anne Steele, Marianne horse from Willoughby, Lady Middleton + children).
ces's review
3.0
5 stars for the artwork. 3 stars for the story.
Maybe I am not a fan of Jane Austen, even with the story being told in graphic novel form.
Maybe I am not a fan of Jane Austen, even with the story being told in graphic novel form.
sarcasmpotato's review
2.0
I've decided to drop thins about 100 pages in.
There is so much dialogue on a single page and just at a glance it gives me a headache.
The story is there but I don't think the artwork is anything special and it sort of brought the story down for me because I couldn't tell some of them apart.
And for fucks sake, it made me somewhat angry that literally everyone looked like they were blushing 300% of the time.
There is so much dialogue on a single page and just at a glance it gives me a headache.
The story is there but I don't think the artwork is anything special and it sort of brought the story down for me because I couldn't tell some of them apart.
And for fucks sake, it made me somewhat angry that literally everyone looked like they were blushing 300% of the time.
nitya's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Confession: I haven't read the actual book, only watched the 1995 film and the TV miniseries. While I know the basic plotline and cast of characters, I can't/won't comment on the accuracy of the adaptations.
That being said....I quite enjoyed this! The art might seem cartoonish to some; I found it whimsical and lovely. The costumes, houses, and landscapes (like the moors) were beautifully done too. I really appreciated the visuals since the names got confusing at times (Cleveland, Berkeley Street, etc). And I didn't know that Elinor and Marianne were teens (19 and 16) in the novel! So that threw me for a loop, especially with the constant talk of marriage, the church and having children. Yes, I understand this is regency fiction and I am probably judging too much from a 2020 lens.
I do adore Austen's humor and sharp observations of English society, and always will. I am more thankful that people are retelling her stories even now, with an inclusive and more critical perspective.
That being said....I quite enjoyed this! The art might seem cartoonish to some; I found it whimsical and lovely. The costumes, houses, and landscapes (like the moors) were beautifully done too. I really appreciated the visuals since the names got confusing at times (Cleveland, Berkeley Street, etc). And I didn't know that Elinor and Marianne were teens (19 and 16) in the novel! So that threw me for a loop, especially with the constant talk of marriage, the church and having children. Yes, I understand this is regency fiction and I am probably judging too much from a 2020 lens.
I do adore Austen's humor and sharp observations of English society, and always will. I am more thankful that people are retelling her stories even now, with an inclusive and more critical perspective.