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Pride & Prejudice (Jane Austen: Marvel Adaptations) by Nancy Butler (Adapter), Hugo Petrus (Illustrator), Jane Austen (Original Work)

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Brief synopsis - The classic romantic tale of English country family life as Elizabeth Bennet and her four sisters are encouraged to marry well in order to keep the Bennet estate in their family.

 Why I chose this book - I have read the original and seen the movie many times and wanted to see how this version portrayed the story.

My personal opinion (the review) - I was slightly wary about this novel since I have had negative experiences with graphic novels in the past. However, much to my pleasant surprise, this book was fantastic! It was very well done and I could hear the lines from the movie quoted almost word for word as I read some parts. The adapter did a wonderful job at keeping the story true to it's original form and feel, yet making it accessible to the everyday reader.

I especially recommend this for younger readers (pre-teens) and those not ready to read all of Jane Austen's wording but who want to understand the storyline of what happens in the novel.
 
Warnings (language, violence, "adult" situations, death, etc.) - None
 
Movie rating equivalent - PG
 
Protagonist description - Elizabeth Bennet is a level headed, confident girl who is (mostly) able to keep her wits about her when everyone around her is being pulled by the tides of their whims and fancies.
 
Point of view of story - 3rd person
 
Book length - Short
 
Story flow - Fluid
 
Grammar and spelling issues - None - some British words/manner of speaking
 
Character connection (no spoilers) - None
 
 

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