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willbefunorelse's review against another edition
4.0
For the full review (and to see how this book is the equivalent of Ocean's Twelve [and that's a compliment]), read the entry at That's What She Read.
ir_sharp2's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad. Some inconsistencies with Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, but much more judicial zombie presence. Not sure if the inconsistencies are due to this book or PPZ. Easy read.
jayraams's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting oranging story well done but a little slow at the end.
madbutterfly12's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
cburgbennett's review against another edition
5.0
I found it very comical, considering I'm a Jane Austen fan!
sarahanne8382's review against another edition
4.0
This prequel to the popular spoof, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies explains the beginning of the zombie outbreak detailed in P & P & Z as well as the Bennett Sisters start on the path to becoming masters of the deadly arts. The foreshadowing to P & P & Z is great, and the explanation of why Netherfield is vacant is certainly not what Jane Austen would have conceived of. Since you know the events that follow, not a lot is not surprising, but it's still a lot of fun to read, and the few unexpected details are well worth it.
I joke around that I'll read anything with zombies in. But since I read this and World War Z at the same time, I see that while I'll read anything with zombies, the zombie books I really love are the ones with a sense of humor like this and other Quirk Classics. If you fall into the weird demographic like me where you love classics such as Pride and Prejudice and funny horror (think Shaun of the Dead), then you will love P & P & Z and its prequel, Dawn of the Dreadfuls
I joke around that I'll read anything with zombies in. But since I read this and World War Z at the same time, I see that while I'll read anything with zombies, the zombie books I really love are the ones with a sense of humor like this and other Quirk Classics. If you fall into the weird demographic like me where you love classics such as Pride and Prejudice and funny horror (think Shaun of the Dead), then you will love P & P & Z and its prequel, Dawn of the Dreadfuls
catcervone's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. I wasn't expecting to enjoy this at all, but I loved it!
beastreader's review against another edition
3.0
Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters don’t have a care in the world, other than finding good husbands to marry. While attending a funeral, Elizabeth and her sisters hear an awful howling sound. It is the sound of the undead. They are coming. Mr. Bennet wants his daughters to be prepared to defend themselves, so he hires Master Hawksworth to train his daughters to become vicious slayers.
Dr. Keckilpenny is a bright scientist. He also joins the fight against the undead but his ways are more unorthodox. Dr. Keckilpenny believes he can interact with the undead versus killing them. Elizabeth feels something for both men but who will she choose?
If you are looking for something a bit different to read, then you might try Dawn of the Dreadfuls. This book is the prequel to Price and Prejudice and Zombies. This book is based on events four years prior to PPZ. I have never read PPZ so I have nothing to compare it to in regards to if this book was a good prequel or not. What I can say about this book is that I thought it was an interesting morbid twist to Jane Austen’s P&P novel. If you are looking for a romantic, flowerily read then this is not the book for you but if you are looking for a dark, and sometimes gruesome zombie story then you should consider trying Dawn of the Dreadfuls. I enjoyed reading about Elizabeth and her sisters training to be zombie slayers. It was fun to watch as they went from meek to full blown slayers, who were not afraid to slice a head or two off. As much as I did like this book, there were a few times when it got a bit dry. Overall, a zombie good time.
Dr. Keckilpenny is a bright scientist. He also joins the fight against the undead but his ways are more unorthodox. Dr. Keckilpenny believes he can interact with the undead versus killing them. Elizabeth feels something for both men but who will she choose?
If you are looking for something a bit different to read, then you might try Dawn of the Dreadfuls. This book is the prequel to Price and Prejudice and Zombies. This book is based on events four years prior to PPZ. I have never read PPZ so I have nothing to compare it to in regards to if this book was a good prequel or not. What I can say about this book is that I thought it was an interesting morbid twist to Jane Austen’s P&P novel. If you are looking for a romantic, flowerily read then this is not the book for you but if you are looking for a dark, and sometimes gruesome zombie story then you should consider trying Dawn of the Dreadfuls. I enjoyed reading about Elizabeth and her sisters training to be zombie slayers. It was fun to watch as they went from meek to full blown slayers, who were not afraid to slice a head or two off. As much as I did like this book, there were a few times when it got a bit dry. Overall, a zombie good time.
gaspersr's review against another edition
1.0
I had some really high hopes for this book and was genuinely excited to receive a free copy through the Firstreads contest. That is where the good news ends.
Not only and am I somewhat of a zombie-book-virgin, but this is where I also admit that I’ve never read Pride and Prejudice. I just never had a desire to read it. So perhaps I am giving myself a slight disadvantage to understanding this book for two reasons. I’ve never read the original Pride and Prejudice and therefore would not see the humorous connection (if any) and I’ve never read any zombie books which would cause me to miss humorous connections (if any). This book was meant to be funny, right?
I managed to read the first 150 pages or so but just felt bored. I was not engaged in the story line or interested in the zombies even after reading half the book. Maybe it would have been cooler if the book were written through the zombies’ perspective. Or maybe the Bennett’s should have been the zombies.
It sounds like, from a few reviews that I’ve read, this book is not the best selection for a first time Zombie-reader. Since I can’t stop thinking about all the other books that I would rather be reading I will have to mark this book as “abandon” with one (sad) star.
Is it okay to abandon books? I have really tortured myself with leaving a book half read but I just have no interest. Would reading the entire book change how I feel?
Not only and am I somewhat of a zombie-book-virgin, but this is where I also admit that I’ve never read Pride and Prejudice. I just never had a desire to read it. So perhaps I am giving myself a slight disadvantage to understanding this book for two reasons. I’ve never read the original Pride and Prejudice and therefore would not see the humorous connection (if any) and I’ve never read any zombie books which would cause me to miss humorous connections (if any). This book was meant to be funny, right?
I managed to read the first 150 pages or so but just felt bored. I was not engaged in the story line or interested in the zombies even after reading half the book. Maybe it would have been cooler if the book were written through the zombies’ perspective. Or maybe the Bennett’s should have been the zombies.
It sounds like, from a few reviews that I’ve read, this book is not the best selection for a first time Zombie-reader. Since I can’t stop thinking about all the other books that I would rather be reading I will have to mark this book as “abandon” with one (sad) star.
Is it okay to abandon books? I have really tortured myself with leaving a book half read but I just have no interest. Would reading the entire book change how I feel?