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powderysweetgirly's review
3.0
It is a middle of the road manga, in my opinion. I have never read Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', so I'm not sure if this manga is an accurate summary/description of the book.
I enjoyed the book, but as I said earlier, it's middle of the road. It isn't anything revolutionary, but it's great for a quick and fun read! The characters were enjoyable to read about and to see them interact with each other (although I didn't like some characters
I enjoyed the book, but as I said earlier, it's middle of the road. It isn't anything revolutionary, but it's great for a quick and fun read! The characters were enjoyable to read about and to see them interact with each other (although I didn't like some characters
lenavejar's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dphillips's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
caffeine_books's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I haven't read an Austin novel since my early university days (20 years ago now! Eek!), so when I saw this I knew I had to read it This manga adaptation did not disappoint. It gave depth to Mr. Darcy not previously seen and did justice to Ms. Austins story while allowing a modern audience to access it. Great novel about letting our pride and/or prejudice getting in the way of seeing people who for who they really are. A must read for any Austin fan!
mehsi's review
2.0
Received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Again, like I said with Les Miserables, I don't generally read classics (too boring), but I love manga, so I am hoping this will be an interesting book.
Oh My Boringness. I was just ranting aloud throughout the book (just ask my boyfriend, he heard everything and he was laughing and shaking his head).
Now for more. I am never, ever going to read the original book. No way. I already struggled to get through this one, and I don't feel the need to struggle through even more boring story. Since I am quite sure they edited quite a few things out and left only the basic story.
Why was it is so boring/horrendous/urgh? The characters. Elizabeth especially was just such a tsundere. I was just singing this throughout the book: Tsun tsun dere tsun Dere tsun tsun Tsun tsun dere tsun Dere tsun tsun (Town song from Yoazkura Quartet). "I don't like Darcy, oh yes I do love him. No I don't. Oh no I judged him harshly. Ohhhhh Darcy!!!!" *insert Elizabeth strangling a poor pillow while thinking of Darcy* *rolls eyes*
I didn't like always like her attitude. How she judged everyone around her without caring to find out if what she thought was right or wrong.
But I also liked her feistiness and her intelligence.
Jane, ah Jane, I just wish the book was about her. Would still be boring, but at least she is not denying she loves someone. I really liked her, and felt sorry for her that she was blocked from loving Bingley (at least at first).
Darcy, oh Gosh Darcy. I quite liked him, though he was all acting tough and such, while he is actually quite sensitive. I didn't really like how he was drawn though. Broody, mean, and then the times where he showed his feelings it was just downright weird and awkward looking.
I wish he told Elizabeth sooner about the things he knew. Now he proposed and expects she immediately says yes, even after everything he did. Men. *shakes head*
Bingley, or as I called him, mister Glitter Shirt. I quite liked him and again, I think it would have been better had the main character been his and Jane's love life.
My favourite character though from the whole book would be Elizabeth/Jane's dad. My oh my, I do love a guy can say no and who cares about his daughters. I had expected him to be an old fashioned kind of guy who wants to give his daughters away to any guy that seemed suitable (like the mom would do), yet he didn't, not unless they themselves wanted to get married and when they liked the guy.
The best part of the book? The ending, though I saw the ending coming. It was just so obvious at the beginning and after we met Darcy/Mr. Bingley what would happen. But it still made me happy, took them too long though.
2 stars. 1 for the manga part (which was gorgeous btw) and 1 star for the ending.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Again, like I said with Les Miserables, I don't generally read classics (too boring), but I love manga, so I am hoping this will be an interesting book.
Oh My Boringness. I was just ranting aloud throughout the book (just ask my boyfriend, he heard everything and he was laughing and shaking his head).
Now for more. I am never, ever going to read the original book. No way. I already struggled to get through this one, and I don't feel the need to struggle through even more boring story. Since I am quite sure they edited quite a few things out and left only the basic story.
Why was it is so boring/horrendous/urgh? The characters. Elizabeth especially was just such a tsundere. I was just singing this throughout the book: Tsun tsun dere tsun Dere tsun tsun Tsun tsun dere tsun Dere tsun tsun (Town song from Yoazkura Quartet). "I don't like Darcy, oh yes I do love him. No I don't. Oh no I judged him harshly. Ohhhhh Darcy!!!!" *insert Elizabeth strangling a poor pillow while thinking of Darcy* *rolls eyes*
I didn't like always like her attitude. How she judged everyone around her without caring to find out if what she thought was right or wrong.
But I also liked her feistiness and her intelligence.
Jane, ah Jane, I just wish the book was about her. Would still be boring, but at least she is not denying she loves someone. I really liked her, and felt sorry for her that she was blocked from loving Bingley (at least at first).
Darcy, oh Gosh Darcy. I quite liked him, though he was all acting tough and such, while he is actually quite sensitive. I didn't really like how he was drawn though. Broody, mean, and then the times where he showed his feelings it was just downright weird and awkward looking.
I wish he told Elizabeth sooner about the things he knew. Now he proposed and expects she immediately says yes, even after everything he did. Men. *shakes head*
Bingley, or as I called him, mister Glitter Shirt. I quite liked him and again, I think it would have been better had the main character been his and Jane's love life.
My favourite character though from the whole book would be Elizabeth/Jane's dad. My oh my, I do love a guy can say no and who cares about his daughters. I had expected him to be an old fashioned kind of guy who wants to give his daughters away to any guy that seemed suitable (like the mom would do), yet he didn't, not unless they themselves wanted to get married and when they liked the guy.
The best part of the book? The ending, though I saw the ending coming. It was just so obvious at the beginning and after we met Darcy/Mr. Bingley what would happen. But it still made me happy, took them too long though.
2 stars. 1 for the manga part (which was gorgeous btw) and 1 star for the ending.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
saramosgrove's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
evaphoenix's review
4.0
Excellent adaptation of the novel. Good entry point to Austen for modern young people.
aimeebrand's review
4.0
Read for Missoula Reads 2023 challenge- Genre Bending. I give this book a 4 for being a fast read and helping me understand the story better. I give it a 3 for the few times I was still a bit confused as graphic novels aren’t my thing. Maybe I don’t take enough time to look at the pictures, I don’t know.
geekwayne's review
4.0
'Manga Classics: Pride & Prejudice' is a faithful and unusual version of the classic. As a fan of the original work by Jane Austen, I found this to be a pleasing adaptation.
All the major characters and events from the novel are here. The manga style is a bit hard to get used to because it can be comical in places, but only in places where the story deems it. Every time the characters speak of love, they are surrounded by flowers. The characters act and move dramatically. I don't read a lot of manga, but there were clear instructions on how to go about it, so I was up and running in no time. There are even some mini-comics and sketches at some of the chapter ends to flesh out the characters.
I think Stacy King's adaptation is great and English teachers had best beware. Students may choose to read this 376 page manga instead of the novel, and could probably write a decent paper. They would, of course, miss the beauty of the original work, so this is not an endorsement of that behaviour. I liked Po Tse's art. It was perhaps a bit too feminine and flowery for my particular taste, but it serves the story well. Well done!
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Udon Entertainment, Myrick Marketing and Media, LLC and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
All the major characters and events from the novel are here. The manga style is a bit hard to get used to because it can be comical in places, but only in places where the story deems it. Every time the characters speak of love, they are surrounded by flowers. The characters act and move dramatically. I don't read a lot of manga, but there were clear instructions on how to go about it, so I was up and running in no time. There are even some mini-comics and sketches at some of the chapter ends to flesh out the characters.
I think Stacy King's adaptation is great and English teachers had best beware. Students may choose to read this 376 page manga instead of the novel, and could probably write a decent paper. They would, of course, miss the beauty of the original work, so this is not an endorsement of that behaviour. I liked Po Tse's art. It was perhaps a bit too feminine and flowery for my particular taste, but it serves the story well. Well done!
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Udon Entertainment, Myrick Marketing and Media, LLC and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
nicolescottwv's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5