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jenfosty's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I thoroughly enjoyed the modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice. I've read several modern Jane Austen retellings this year, and so far, this has been my favorite. It is very modern, which I know some diehard Austen fans will not appreciate or enjoy, but I thought the modern characterizations were pretty true to the original intent behind the characters. I found it pretty funny, but I did have some gripes that knocked it down: it was too long, I found myself editing the book as I read. Thinking how whole sections were completely unnecessary. I felt uncomfortable about how a transgender character was introduced and handled. I wish Darcy had a bit more of a presence throughout the book. I didn't like how short the chapters were, it made me feel like I was reading snippets of a story instead of a flowing narrative.
One of the reasons I enjoyed this retelling so much was because it was true enough to the source material that I could see how it was a P&P retelling, but different enough that some of the differences surprised me and kept me wondering what would happen next.
One of the reasons I enjoyed this retelling so much was because it was true enough to the source material that I could see how it was a P&P retelling, but different enough that some of the differences surprised me and kept me wondering what would happen next.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia and Racism
Minor: Death of parent
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