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ninahuynh's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The manga drawings are exaggerated at times, as manga drawings are. But otherwise, great portrayal! I have not read the original text yet, so this is a nice introduction to reading Jane Austen. The story itself played like a modern-day k-drama or rom-com where characters suddenly starts liking someone they have always disliked. Reading this in 2023, the storyline of a woman's sole purpose is to get married and marry rich sounds so archaic and objectifying.
And Mrs. Bennet is such an infuriating character, as is Lydia.
And Mrs. Bennet is such an infuriating character, as is Lydia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Classism, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny
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