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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
booksmacked's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
4.0
taz3159's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
raindrops333's review against another edition
funny
medium-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
3.0
knittyreader's review
4.0
Als Janeite vond ik het zowel gaaf als enorm spannend dat ik deze manga kreeg om een review over te schrijven. Manga's zijn ontzettend leuk, en ik vind Pride and Prejudice natuurlijk geweldig, maar ik was ook bang dat ik me zou gaan ergeren aan dat het niet Jane Austens boek meer is.
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I received a free copy through Netgalley in return for an honest review.
Lees 4 februari meer op mijn blog:
http://www.eccentriclady.nl/?p=1129
I received a free copy through Netgalley in return for an honest review.
katieg4's review
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
3.5
goneforspell's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
nikki_b's review
3.0
I'm a sucker for any and every Jane Austen adaptation.
A manga Austen adaptation is directly up my alley.
Manga Classics from Udon Entertainment released six classic novel adaptations a few years ago in the attempt to reach younger audiences. The adaptations are mostly faithful to the source material and have prepared lesson plans available online for educators. It's one of the more earnest attempts at reaching younger, modern audiences and it seems they've been successful with this.
That said, I'm an adult and far removed from a high school English class. I have no idea what Common Core is or what "the kids" are reading these days. But I love Jane Austen and I love manga/anime, so why not?
I received Pride and Prejudice from NetGalley, but had previously picked up the Emma adaptation from the library and enjoyed that so was eager to read this one.
The art is very adorable and typical for shoujo manga (manga that is aimed at a young, female audience and typically has a lot of romance and ~swooning~.) At times, it's maybe too dramatic - there's a moment when Elizabeth is pining after Mr. Darcy and wraps herself in window curtains while crying. That may be "out there" for Austen, but it's a very manga moment.
With this book and Emma, I really enjoy the artist's detail for the hair, fashions, and flowers. Every page has something to hold your attention.
As expected, some characters are exaggerated for comical effect, Mr. Collins maybe too much. And he hides in a teapot to propose to Elizabeth. It's funny - but doesn't fit with a faithful representation of his character.
This was a fun, quick read. I would recommend it to fans of Austen, or anyone who hasn't read her work and just wants the quick and dirty version.
A manga Austen adaptation is directly up my alley.
Manga Classics from Udon Entertainment released six classic novel adaptations a few years ago in the attempt to reach younger audiences. The adaptations are mostly faithful to the source material and have prepared lesson plans available online for educators. It's one of the more earnest attempts at reaching younger, modern audiences and it seems they've been successful with this.
That said, I'm an adult and far removed from a high school English class. I have no idea what Common Core is or what "the kids" are reading these days. But I love Jane Austen and I love manga/anime, so why not?
I received Pride and Prejudice from NetGalley, but had previously picked up the Emma adaptation from the library and enjoyed that so was eager to read this one.
The art is very adorable and typical for shoujo manga (manga that is aimed at a young, female audience and typically has a lot of romance and ~swooning~.) At times, it's maybe too dramatic - there's a moment when Elizabeth is pining after Mr. Darcy and wraps herself in window curtains while crying. That may be "out there" for Austen, but it's a very manga moment.
With this book and Emma, I really enjoy the artist's detail for the hair, fashions, and flowers. Every page has something to hold your attention.
As expected, some characters are exaggerated for comical effect, Mr. Collins maybe too much. And he hides in a teapot to propose to Elizabeth. It's funny - but doesn't fit with a faithful representation of his character.
This was a fun, quick read. I would recommend it to fans of Austen, or anyone who hasn't read her work and just wants the quick and dirty version.
anne3016's review
adventurous
funny
relaxing
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
I've never read the book Pride and Prejudice (not the manga). But I really loved the manga. The character building had me wanting to see if they were going to all have happy endings
flowersofquiethappiness's review
5.0
Of course I LOVED this! It's Jane Austen. :) I've actually had this one on my radar for quite a while and was very pleased to discover it at my library! It's just an interesting take on a favorite story. The art was fun and the storyline familiar and delightful. Now I want to read all of Austen's stories in manga form! :)