I finished reading this book a while ago, but I didn't get much chance to put up a review until now.Meryton has been taken over by zombies and it's up to the Bennet family to keep them at bay.
This book is hilarious! Yes, the author uses about 75% of Jane Austen's original text from Pride and Prejudice, but the alterations that he makes with the storyline makes it for a good read. There are even illustrations which I really enjoyed and compliment the story.
There are brain-eating zombies. There are ninjas. There is sword fighting. And most importantly, there is romance.
The story in P&P&Z follows the same plotline as the original, but there are some modifications that I really like. In particular, what happens with Wickham. I really like what the author has done with Wickham, it's definitely an ending that is fitting for him. I'm not so certain as to how I feel about Charlotte Lucas' alterations, but it affects Mr. Collins in the end, in an also fitting and satisfying ending for him. Lady Catherine also get her just desserts, ninja style.
I know I sound cryptic about the modifications in the storyline, but I don't want to give too much away. If you're a purist Jane Austen fan, you may not like what the author has done with the plot and character modifications. However, if you like a light read and something tongue-in-cheek, this is definitely it. I definitely give this book two thumbs up!
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Haaaaaaaaaaah. I read this a few months ago, and couldn't put it down! It was AWESOME! I meant to ask you about it, knowing you're a big fan of JA. I'm glad you enjoyed it too ;)
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