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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Deluxe Heirloom Edition by Jane Austen, Seth Grahame-Smith
kniftypatterns's review against another edition
4.0
If you're an Austen fan, you'll either love this or hate it. I loved it. If you like zombie movies, you'll probably love it. If you like zombie movies and Jane Austen, you'll love it. Lizzy, Darcy, zombies, and ninjas - what's not to love? This was a quick re-read for me before I see the movie.
soothedbyrainfall's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to like this because of the hysterical concept but the rather clumsy and decidedly mediocre execution left me feeling 'meh'.
pris_asagiri's review against another edition
3.0
There is a reason why I don't like Jane Austen and zombies still don't make her any more palatable, therefore, I am unable to give this any additional stars (well, maybe an additional half a star if I could). If we could just skip the first 30 or so chapters and get to where Mr. Darcy gives Elizabeth the letter claiming his love, I'd enjoy this story ever so much more.
That said, the inclusion of zombies in this retelling is only to the reader's delight. I found this story hilarious and amusing, despite the sense of needing to put my head through a plate glass window until the aforementioned letter appears. The fact that everyone so politely vomits throughout the story somehow just struck my funny bone. And the picture of Keira Knightley and Dame Judy Dench doing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in a dogo in 19th century England made me giggle.
If you're willing to take this "classic" with a grain of salt, I recommend this book to you. And if you dare, try the Reader's Guide at the end of the book. The study guide is most enlightening.
That said, the inclusion of zombies in this retelling is only to the reader's delight. I found this story hilarious and amusing, despite the sense of needing to put my head through a plate glass window until the aforementioned letter appears. The fact that everyone so politely vomits throughout the story somehow just struck my funny bone. And the picture of Keira Knightley and Dame Judy Dench doing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in a dogo in 19th century England made me giggle.
If you're willing to take this "classic" with a grain of salt, I recommend this book to you. And if you dare, try the Reader's Guide at the end of the book. The study guide is most enlightening.
ponyxtales's review against another edition
5.0
I thought this would be Pride and Prejudice with some awkwardly written in chapters about zombies. I was very wrong. It is a well woven story, crafted right into the very words and thoughts of the characters. Well done, and full of humor for anyone who has ever appreciated the original novel.
heididilley's review against another edition
3.0
Cute, clever idea, and fun novelty for the first few chapters, yet in my opinion the zombie bits could have been better. The novelty wore off pretty quick and then it became a bit of a "reader's digest condensed" version of the P&P story with little character development, and not near enough actual zombie mayhem!
Still, this is a quick and entertaining read for folks who don't take themselves, or their Jane Austen, too seriously...let's not forget that Ms. Austen herself had some badazz comedic skillz and appreciation of the bizarre. Also, the illustrations alone are worth the purchase! The very thought of Lizzy kicking some serious zombie butt on her walk to Netherfield had me giggling out loud, and the illustration of that scene was priceless.
Still, this is a quick and entertaining read for folks who don't take themselves, or their Jane Austen, too seriously...let's not forget that Ms. Austen herself had some badazz comedic skillz and appreciation of the bizarre. Also, the illustrations alone are worth the purchase! The very thought of Lizzy kicking some serious zombie butt on her walk to Netherfield had me giggling out loud, and the illustration of that scene was priceless.
jellofish65's review against another edition
3.0
Ridiculous and over the top, but it's saved by an unrelenting commitment. That, and the phrase "his most English parts".
nozzony's review against another edition
5.0
Very funny and rather distastefully done. P & P is a comedy but adding zombies made it richly hilarious.
melissarochelle's review against another edition
4.0
May 2009: This is not your typical Austen. It isn't flawless, but it's so funny...laugh out loud funny. It bridges the gap between Austen and zombies quite beautifully.
BTW...I love that in the end Lady Catherine de Bourgh gets her butt kicked...I always wanted that to happen!
April 2009: So this is what it means to be in the public domain...
How can I NOT read this book?! I'm really interested to see how the zombie bits are added in the story.
weaponizedfun's review against another edition
4.0
Having just read Pride and Prejudice and having read this one at times concurrently, I was surprised how closely it followed the original work. At points little bits or additional lines are inserted and it makes for a pretty fun read, because it feels like they were snuck in there. If you're a fan of the original, and like comedy/horror, this one might be worth checking out.