sparkleboymatty's review against another edition
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lyricallit's review against another edition
relaxing
fast-paced
3.5
Didn't love the illustration style 🤷🏻♀️ but I love the concept of a Jane Austen graphic adaptation!
trekkifulshay's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bellbo's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful art. Told the basics of Austen's story. Glad they included some characters and events that most adaptations leave out (Anne Steele, Marianne horse from Willoughby, Lady Middleton + children).
ces's review against another edition
3.0
5 stars for the artwork. 3 stars for the story.
Maybe I am not a fan of Jane Austen, even with the story being told in graphic novel form.
Maybe I am not a fan of Jane Austen, even with the story being told in graphic novel form.
sarcasmpotato's review against another edition
2.0
I've decided to drop thins about 100 pages in.
There is so much dialogue on a single page and just at a glance it gives me a headache.
The story is there but I don't think the artwork is anything special and it sort of brought the story down for me because I couldn't tell some of them apart.
And for fucks sake, it made me somewhat angry that literally everyone looked like they were blushing 300% of the time.
There is so much dialogue on a single page and just at a glance it gives me a headache.
The story is there but I don't think the artwork is anything special and it sort of brought the story down for me because I couldn't tell some of them apart.
And for fucks sake, it made me somewhat angry that literally everyone looked like they were blushing 300% of the time.
nitya's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Confession: I haven't read the actual book, only watched the 1995 film and the TV miniseries. While I know the basic plotline and cast of characters, I can't/won't comment on the accuracy of the adaptations.
That being said....I quite enjoyed this! The art might seem cartoonish to some; I found it whimsical and lovely. The costumes, houses, and landscapes (like the moors) were beautifully done too. I really appreciated the visuals since the names got confusing at times (Cleveland, Berkeley Street, etc). And I didn't know that Elinor and Marianne were teens (19 and 16) in the novel! So that threw me for a loop, especially with the constant talk of marriage, the church and having children. Yes, I understand this is regency fiction and I am probably judging too much from a 2020 lens.
I do adore Austen's humor and sharp observations of English society, and always will. I am more thankful that people are retelling her stories even now, with an inclusive and more critical perspective.
That being said....I quite enjoyed this! The art might seem cartoonish to some; I found it whimsical and lovely. The costumes, houses, and landscapes (like the moors) were beautifully done too. I really appreciated the visuals since the names got confusing at times (Cleveland, Berkeley Street, etc). And I didn't know that Elinor and Marianne were teens (19 and 16) in the novel! So that threw me for a loop, especially with the constant talk of marriage, the church and having children. Yes, I understand this is regency fiction and I am probably judging too much from a 2020 lens.
I do adore Austen's humor and sharp observations of English society, and always will. I am more thankful that people are retelling her stories even now, with an inclusive and more critical perspective.
tabby2920's review against another edition
4.0
A pretty good adaptation. An interesting take on a classic novel. This is good for young readers or for those who never been introduced to Jane Austen's works. But hopefully people will be encouraged to read the true medium.
sophiper's review against another edition
3.0
4/5 Stars
This novel does a wonderful job of delivering the story in an easier format than the classic novel. The art is well suited for the characters and setting. I loved the "quirks" that each character was given. The novel stays true to the book while omitting tedious details.
This would be great for a reader who is intimidated by Austen's novels. But it is also a wonderful way to re read the story for those who have read the book.
This novel does a wonderful job of delivering the story in an easier format than the classic novel. The art is well suited for the characters and setting. I loved the "quirks" that each character was given. The novel stays true to the book while omitting tedious details.
This would be great for a reader who is intimidated by Austen's novels. But it is also a wonderful way to re read the story for those who have read the book.