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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
I started off really liking this, I think the first half was really good with good pacing and storyline whereas the second was just a bit all over the place. I also definitely feel like I would've enjoyed this more if I hadn't read the best pride & prejudice modernisation (bridget jones diary thrice), however, I did like the diversity and different perspectives it brought! I also I feel like for p&p the lizzie and darcy counterparts should've had that romantic tension brew for a bit longer because their relationship just felt so bloody random, like ha ha hee hee we love eachother now. Idk!
I appreciate the mapping of familiar tropes and characters onto a narrative that foregrounds fresh perspectives. Overall though I'm not sure how P&Pish I ultimately found the story in the end. I do wonder how much someone who did not attend a small liberal arts school would enjoy this, since the setting was quite dominant, sometimes I think slightly to the detriment of the plot/characters. I did attend one, so
Did you know that it is both allowed and encouraged to have a books where trans characters and women of colour live happy, fulfilled lives with fleshed out storylines and lots of kissing?? Eden Appiah-Kubi knows that and gives us what we want :))
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I thought this was cute! I am, of course, a sucker for Pride and Prejudice retellings and this one did not follow the original as closely as others that I have read-- I'd say it was more loosely-inspired-by. That's ok though! It worked as is and I thought it was a nice, fun, easy, and diverting read.
Book was due back at the library and I'm not sure when or if I'll check it out again
First of all, look at that cover!!! It is gorgeous! I love the design and all the vibrant colours. This beautiful book is marketed as a retelling of Pride and Prejudice. I read Pride and Prejudice and have seen several movie versions of the book and thought I knew the story well. I was not able recognise the plot in THE BENNET WOMEN. The story was cute and entertaining but did not reach me as I hope. I could not relate to the characters. I did however enjoy the multiculturalism aspect offered in the story and the strong female characters. This book will probably be more appreciate by a younger generation. It has good morale and insight on how to make good life choices.
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