A review by jla
Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld

sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I'm torn with this book. Books that revolve around misunderstandings are so frustrating.  The Bennett's we're so toxic that I'm not sure what was keeping Liz and Jane from just cutting them off. I understand that a lot of the plot is in keeping with Pride and Prejudice, which is what I didn't take off more for these issues.   

My favorite character was Ham, but there's got to be something wrong with you to want to marry someone who treats others so horribly. The way Liz took care of everything for her family was super high handed.  

Honestly the only part I enjoyed was the hate sex. I liked Darcy, but Liz took some effort. She just made too many assumptions.  The relationship with Jasper was so sad. </Spoiler>
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