Brief synopsis (no spoilers): Butler brings to life the world of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two daughters without parents or means, forced to experience hardship, romance, and heartbreak, all in the hopes of achieving love and lasting happiness. (Amazon)
Why I chose this book: Good experience with the Pride and Prejudice Graphic novel by the same author
My personal opinion (the review): I am glad I took the time to read this one. I've tried to read the full novel before but have gotten lost the wording and descriptions. Without feeling petty, this version is able to get across the full story, but shorten it and make it more accessible. Many lines were taken straight from the book so it was very true to the story and still had an authentic feel. I was also able to finish it within a matter a 3 or so hours when the full book would have taken longer. And, now that I have an idea of the full timeline/plot, I might have the courage to try the real thing again. The biggest downfall for me was the illustrations. I really felt that they didn't add anything, and in fact sometimes detracted, from what was being said. They made the characters look clownish and ridiculous, rather than the refined notion of Victorian England.
Warnings (language, violence, "adult" situations, death, etc.): None except some passive discussion of one character who gets a woman pregnant out of wedlock.
Movie rating equivalent: PG-13, not for content, but the Austinian language and culture would likely not interest someone younger.
Protagonist description: Marianne looks on life with the idea of sensibility - nobility, propriety, patience, and goodwill. Elinor, on the other hand throws herself wholeheartedly into everything, and often gets burned in the processes.
Point of view of story: 3rd Person
Book length: Short (compared to the actual book itself), but it did take me about an hour longer to read than I thought it would.
Story flow: A few choppy places, but there is narration text boxes that fill in the gaps.
Grammar and spelling issues:Victorian words and language that can be unfamiliar.
Character connection (no spoilers): None.
Category: YA/Adult Graphic Novel
Why I chose this book: Good experience with the Pride and Prejudice Graphic novel by the same author
My personal opinion (the review): I am glad I took the time to read this one. I've tried to read the full novel before but have gotten lost the wording and descriptions. Without feeling petty, this version is able to get across the full story, but shorten it and make it more accessible. Many lines were taken straight from the book so it was very true to the story and still had an authentic feel. I was also able to finish it within a matter a 3 or so hours when the full book would have taken longer. And, now that I have an idea of the full timeline/plot, I might have the courage to try the real thing again. The biggest downfall for me was the illustrations. I really felt that they didn't add anything, and in fact sometimes detracted, from what was being said. They made the characters look clownish and ridiculous, rather than the refined notion of Victorian England.
Warnings (language, violence, "adult" situations, death, etc.): None except some passive discussion of one character who gets a woman pregnant out of wedlock.
Movie rating equivalent: PG-13, not for content, but the Austinian language and culture would likely not interest someone younger.
Protagonist description: Marianne looks on life with the idea of sensibility - nobility, propriety, patience, and goodwill. Elinor, on the other hand throws herself wholeheartedly into everything, and often gets burned in the processes.
Point of view of story: 3rd Person
Book length: Short (compared to the actual book itself), but it did take me about an hour longer to read than I thought it would.
Story flow: A few choppy places, but there is narration text boxes that fill in the gaps.
Grammar and spelling issues:Victorian words and language that can be unfamiliar.
Character connection (no spoilers): None.
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