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readandchill23's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
By far the best rendition of Pride and Prejudice I've read this year (I don't know how, but I have read three renditions accidentally 🤷🏾♀️).
I really loved the little nods to Joe Wright's cinematic masterpiece and the subtle changes in the plot that lean more into career development. The narrative was super smooth and witty.
Already casting the film mentally: Harry Shum Jr. (or a wider casting of Henry Golding) would be a perfect Mr. Darcy for this. Lucy Lu as an auntie. 😍
Throw Lewis Tan in there as Ray.
I really loved the little nods to Joe Wright's cinematic masterpiece and the subtle changes in the plot that lean more into career development. The narrative was super smooth and witty.
Already casting the film mentally: Harry Shum Jr. (or a wider casting of Henry Golding) would be a perfect Mr. Darcy for this. Lucy Lu as an auntie. 😍
Throw Lewis Tan in there as Ray.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Bullying and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
analenegrace's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am always on the hunt for P&P retellings that do something interesting with the story, especially those by diverse authors. This was a really interesting retelling set in post 9/11 2000s NYC Chinatown and dealt with gentrification and class issues, taking those of the original story and translating them well to this setting.
I really liked this version of Elizabeth (LB), her passion for her community was very refreshing; the rest of the sisters felt identical to their P&P selves, as did many of the other characters. I found this Darcy interesting, and I think we saw his journey to loving LB even through her own shocked eyes.
My greatest criticism is that I feel like we lost some of the gentrification plot in the second half, and I wanted to see more of it/see it resolved better.
I really liked this version of Elizabeth (LB), her passion for her community was very refreshing; the rest of the sisters felt identical to their P&P selves, as did many of the other characters. I found this Darcy interesting, and I think we saw his journey to loving LB even through her own shocked eyes.
My greatest criticism is that I feel like we lost some of the gentrification plot in the second half, and I wanted to see more of it/see it resolved better.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Medical content, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism