A review by shooples
Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.75

A retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in 2010s Cincinatti. I love Curtis Sittenfeld’s work but this wasn’t my favourite. Still, it was quite fun and I enjoyed following the story and how she updated it, including some of the plot changes I wasn’t expecting. The handling of a trans character was a little uncomfortable and shows how different things are just 10 years later (for good and bad). Her recent Romantic Comedy handles a similar subject matter with a more deft touch.