A review by ninahuynh
Manga Classics: Pride & Prejudice by Po Tse, Stacy King

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.
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