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A review by jenfosty
A Certain Appeal by Vanessa King
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
3.5
I enjoyed the novel, especially loved the burlesque setting and reading about the scene. I would be super interested in another book by King that is more focused is an original burlesque story instead of a reimagining of P&P. I do think this was one of the better P&P retellings I've read, it was true to the premise but definitely modern. Darcy was a bit too smooth for me to really see him as Darcy and I felt like there needed to be a bit more drama that isn't so easily resolved. I didn't love the sex scenes, I thought they read a little odd and felt anticlimactic.
On the positives: the banter was great, I loved the side-characters, thought Wickham was portrayed as the conniving asshole he is, and liked all the pairings.
I enjoyed the novel, especially loved the burlesque setting and reading about the scene. I would be super interested in another book by King that is more focused is an original burlesque story instead of a reimagining of P&P. I do think this was one of the better P&P retellings I've read, it was true to the premise but definitely modern. Darcy was a bit too smooth for me to really see him as Darcy and I felt like there needed to be a bit more drama that isn't so easily resolved. I didn't love the sex scenes, I thought they read a little odd and felt anticlimactic.
On the positives: the banter was great, I loved the side-characters, thought Wickham was portrayed as the conniving asshole he is, and liked all the pairings.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment