Comments on: Eligible: A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice

By: Catherine

Catherine — Thu, 05 May 2016 21:45:06 +0000

In reply to Amanda. Sounds perfect, dahling!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 05 May 2016 16:56:01 +0000

Read in one sitting with a cocktail? Sign me up. That sounds glorious. I’m 212 on the library list for this. Maybe I can read it by the pool this summer.

By: Marisa @ The Daily Dosage

Marisa @ The Daily Dosage — Mon, 02 May 2016 17:07:23 +0000

THIS review is the best! Especially this…

“pour yourself a glass of sherry and go back to your needlework by candlelight. ”

I am weary of retellings but your excellent comparison of what Austen pointed out then about society and what Sittenfeld does with this one is a great thought. Since I’m not a classics purist, I did put it on hold. Might completely do the trick with my moody reading lately.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 23:56:03 +0000

In reply to Rory. Somehow, I was able to let go of the retelling and got hooked on the awfulness of so much of society today. It made me laugh and cringe enough that the P&P aspect was secondary.

By: Rory

Rory — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 19:21:24 +0000

I’ve heard such mixed reviews about this one that I’ve been on the fence. You (and Pop Culture Nerd) may have convinced me. I’m hit or miss on retellings. They are fantastic when they are done well (Jane Steele) and just mindnumbingly awful when they miss the mark.

By: Leah @ Books Speak Volumes

Leah @ Books Speak Volumes — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 14:46:58 +0000

I’m generally a bit wary of classic retellings, but I’m so tempted by this one! It sounds like a really fun weekend read.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:19:17 +0000

In reply to Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf. It is perfect for a modern American satire. I don't even think you need to know about P&P to still find it a great read.

By: Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf

Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 04:07:18 +0000

In reply to Catherine. This is good to know! You know how I feel about Austen, I think. ;) But I think a modern retelling might be worth trying. :) This sounds like a nice choice next time I'm in the mood for chick lit.

By: Tara Caudle

Tara Caudle — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 18:23:33 +0000

Wow, Catherine; I didn’t even think about the short chapters and their resemblance to our current way of life. That’s such a great observation. I absolutely LOVED this book; great review, as always!

By: Gayle

Gayle — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 21:56:36 +0000

I loved this book! (And I loved the original too!)