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adrianaslibrary's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lburks28's review against another edition
3.0
I think I would have rated this higher if it wasn’t so closely tied to Pride & Prejudice. The romance in this doesn’t do the original justice. But as a new rom-com it’s really cute.
nimcoreads's review against another edition
2.0
listen I LOVE pride and prejudice but the characters in this book just lacked depth for me
katieikewilhelm's review against another edition
4.0
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that some Jane Austen retellings are a dumpster fire (looking at you, Eligible), and I am beyond happy to report that Elizabeth of East Hampton is NOT one of them. I am so, so glad that Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding exist to bring Austen’s stories into the 21st century with the charm and snark they deserve. Like The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, the characters stay true to their personalities, the storyline is modernized in a way that makes sense, and the enemies-to-lovers trope is done justice.
The plot felt a little draggy in a few parts…although that’s not necessarily a bad thing, as it bought Lizzy and Will more screen time as they actually built a relationship. Jane and Charlie were less one-dimensional than they come across in the original version…so, still adorable and earnest, but with a bit more of a backbone? And the spice level fell on point for the retelling of a story where no one even held a lingering glance for more than three seconds before betrothal, so that was a sizzle in the right direction…AND AND AND. So glad to see Freddie Wentworth and Christopher Brandon get a mention…can’t wait to see which one is featured next. Ultimately, I think I loved their Emma retelling more, but this is still a must-read for my fellow dedicated modern-day Jane-ites!
The plot felt a little draggy in a few parts…although that’s not necessarily a bad thing, as it bought Lizzy and Will more screen time as they actually built a relationship. Jane and Charlie were less one-dimensional than they come across in the original version…so, still adorable and earnest, but with a bit more of a backbone? And the spice level fell on point for the retelling of a story where no one even held a lingering glance for more than three seconds before betrothal, so that was a sizzle in the right direction…AND AND AND. So glad to see Freddie Wentworth and Christopher Brandon get a mention…can’t wait to see which one is featured next. Ultimately, I think I loved their Emma retelling more, but this is still a must-read for my fellow dedicated modern-day Jane-ites!
ellacat11's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mes98nd's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lotusjoybrown's review against another edition
4.0
I loved Emma of 83rd Street and was surprised by some of the choices they made to alter the Austen text, so I picked up the new one quickly. And because I know P&P really well, I'll admit I was bored at the top of the book. Yes yes, I've seen the Bingleys (or in this case, the Pierces) move into town and cause a stir. I know Jane and Charlie are meant for one another the moment they see each other, yawn yawn. But after about chapter 9, the authors started twisting the story I knew so well into something familiar but different, and I respected that and came to love Lizzy and Will not because they were Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, but because of who these authors made them into, which is a very tough feat with a P&P story.
Excited by the tidbits of a Freddie Wentworth and a Christopher Brandon left around like little crumbs for Austen fans hoping this series gets more books, because I am all in on these authors partnering to update Austen's classic tales. They keep it true to her voice, but also give the characters new life (and sex lives) that I didn't know I needed.
Excited by the tidbits of a Freddie Wentworth and a Christopher Brandon left around like little crumbs for Austen fans hoping this series gets more books, because I am all in on these authors partnering to update Austen's classic tales. They keep it true to her voice, but also give the characters new life (and sex lives) that I didn't know I needed.
bak8382's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the best Pride and Prejudice tellings I've ever read! I also love that the authors have put Jane's characters in all their books. I had a feeling a Persuasion retelling was coming with Wentworth's appearance in this book, and I'm correct. I find it interesting that the male characters are the first introduced in the book before, but the title of the book are all about the women. Wentworth's name was dropped in the first book, Emma of 83rd Street, then he appears in this, and the book about him will be called Anne of Avenue A. So excited to read it!
oldladywithcats's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0