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revmolev's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Love this retelling of Pride and Prejudice!
emiliahull's review against another edition
4.0
Great continuation of the reimagination of Austen's series in NYC. While I think the first is better, this one is fun in terms of balancing sticking to the original story, and updating it for today's environment. I also like the further depth to the sisters, and modern feminist undertones.
oneillkd's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kattykat99's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
thirdactbreakup's review against another edition
4.0
I love the original Pride and Prejudice, so I was immediately sold on the modern retelling of Jane Austen’s classic. The story follows Elizabeth Bennet, who runs her family's bakery in East Hampton while dreaming of a journalism degree at Columbia. Her graduate school plans are sidelined by her father’s illness, but she remains the responsible one in her quirky and dysfunctional family. Enter Will Darcy, a wealthy New Yorker, who is spending summer weekends at his friend/business partner, Charles Pierce, beachside summer rental. The two meet at Bennet Bakery and immediately start on the wrong foot. The authors’ modern take on the classic is refreshing, turning beloved characters into relatable timely characters. This can be read as a standalone, but is the second book in the series. This was the first book I read Bellezza and Harding and I loved it. I will definitely be going back to read the first book in the For Love of Austen series, Emma of 83rd Street.
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for sharing this ARC with me in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for sharing this ARC with me in exchange for an honest review.
paytonbox21's review against another edition
5.0
I found this author duo when Lauren Layne recommended Emma of 83rd Street, and I loved their writing. When I found out Elizabeth of East Hampton is a Pride and Prejudice retelling, I knew I'd be reading it as soon as possible. I put a Libby hold and I waited my turn, found it signed in a bookstore, bought it and then finally got to read it. As with any other P&P retellings, I loved it, it was pretty much guaranteed that I would like it as I have rarely found a P&P retelling I haven't liked.
Will and Lizzy have insane chemistry, and while this follows the plot structure of P&P, I loved the differences. I was shocked, happily surprised, and a ton of other positive emotions. I loved how the surfing was added in, it was a great way to modernize the story especially with Lizzy being stranded. Jane and Charlie are the exact shame, shy, sweet, and perpetually happy characters that I loved, but I loved how the younger sisters changed. Lydia, Mary, and Kitty being fully flushed out and having their own plot lines was an amazing choice and did so well with making this story fresh and new!
Overall, if you like P&P, give this book a try, if you haven't read Pride and Prejudice, still give this book a try because it is the perfect way to see why so many people love this story!
Will and Lizzy have insane chemistry, and while this follows the plot structure of P&P, I loved the differences. I was shocked, happily surprised, and a ton of other positive emotions. I loved how the surfing was added in, it was a great way to modernize the story especially with Lizzy being stranded. Jane and Charlie are the exact shame, shy, sweet, and perpetually happy characters that I loved, but I loved how the younger sisters changed. Lydia, Mary, and Kitty being fully flushed out and having their own plot lines was an amazing choice and did so well with making this story fresh and new!
Overall, if you like P&P, give this book a try, if you haven't read Pride and Prejudice, still give this book a try because it is the perfect way to see why so many people love this story!
smarchand's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 great adaptation of pride and prejudice with being original but also staying close to the original plot
becka_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Is there anything hotter for a modern-day Darcy and Bingley than business partners in a clean energy consulting firm?