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alibunis 's review for:
The Stars We Steal
by Alexa Donne
I'm hugely glad to see this relatively new genre of sci-fi Austen adaptations, so that's a big win for me. Plus, it's always nice to see Persuasion get some adaptation love.
That said, I'm conflicted about the way the author added an element to the main characters' relationship beyond just reconciliation & learning about each other again--there was an element of "can I trust you?"/wondering if the other is engaged in something amoral or illegal, which is very much not in the vein of the original novel. I can see how it ups the stakes, but it also makes it much easier for the Anne character to walk away from the Wentworth character, which is never supposed to be the point. Although I do like the political message it adds to the story, and I think Austen would approve, too (if maybe request that it be a little more subtle. But I like that it isn't).
That said, I'm conflicted about the way the author added an element to the main characters' relationship beyond just reconciliation & learning about each other again--there was an element of "can I trust you?"/wondering if the other is engaged in something amoral or illegal, which is very much not in the vein of the original novel. I can see how it ups the stakes, but it also makes it much easier for the Anne character to walk away from the Wentworth character, which is never supposed to be the point. Although I do like the political message it adds to the story, and I think Austen would approve, too (if maybe request that it be a little more subtle. But I like that it isn't).