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ansususanroy's review
4.0
This is a fun children's book with adorable illustrations and is also fit for adults who want to know what pride and prejudice was about but are too lazy to read the whole story.
The book itself is super short and precise to the point of giving you exact information that you'll need and not much more. This could be great to read with your children to let them dip their toes into a favourite classic of many people.
***I got this as an arc from Net Galley for an honest review.
The book itself is super short and precise to the point of giving you exact information that you'll need and not much more. This could be great to read with your children to let them dip their toes into a favourite classic of many people.
***I got this as an arc from Net Galley for an honest review.
dancingbibliophile's review
4.0
As the story goes, Mr. And Mrs. Bennett have 5 daughters and the goal of the wife is to get these daughters married to Rich Men! As it unfolds, various misunderstandings and mishaps happen making it interesting to see whether Mrs. Berret's wish is fulfilled.
I had tried reading Pride and Prejudice a couple of years back but couldn't move further a few pages. The reason might be that I don't really read a lot of classics and I ain't yet comfortable with them.
But this book has simplified the story so well. I loved it and completed in a single sitting. The way in which a Classic has been converted into a children's story is amazing. I enjoyed the book thoroughly. I regret not reading the classic and will definitely pick up the original book soon!
I had tried reading Pride and Prejudice a couple of years back but couldn't move further a few pages. The reason might be that I don't really read a lot of classics and I ain't yet comfortable with them.
But this book has simplified the story so well. I loved it and completed in a single sitting. The way in which a Classic has been converted into a children's story is amazing. I enjoyed the book thoroughly. I regret not reading the classic and will definitely pick up the original book soon!
abookobsessed's review
4.0
Thank you Netgalley for providing a copy of this book!
As an English teacher, I am always looking for new ways to awaken my students' interests in English classics, and I feel like this would be a great book to do so! Since most of the classics like Pride and Prejudice are too hard to understand for second language learners, however, I think that this book would be a great way to introduce them to the story, and the characters.
The passages which were left in were enough to gather the story overall, but if I had to criticize one thing, I would say that it was not thorough enough for my taste. Nevertheless, I am definitely going to try and read this with my younger students, to see if they like it as much as I did! I especially liked the way in which the pictures were incorporated into the story; it definitely made the text more approachable.
As an English teacher, I am always looking for new ways to awaken my students' interests in English classics, and I feel like this would be a great book to do so! Since most of the classics like Pride and Prejudice are too hard to understand for second language learners, however, I think that this book would be a great way to introduce them to the story, and the characters.
The passages which were left in were enough to gather the story overall, but if I had to criticize one thing, I would say that it was not thorough enough for my taste. Nevertheless, I am definitely going to try and read this with my younger students, to see if they like it as much as I did! I especially liked the way in which the pictures were incorporated into the story; it definitely made the text more approachable.
papercraftalex's review
2.0
Perhaps there are some stories that don't adapt well to being written for a younger audience. The story was infantilized to the point of losing a lot of its essence. It states that it is a middle grade book, but it feels more suited for elementary. It can also use a large look over by a grammar editor.
ascottishlassreads's review
4.0
I received this book on NetGalley in return for a fair and honest review.
I really liked this edition of Pride and Prejudice. It was well abriged and editted, and is much better suited to middle grade children who are interested in the classic works of authors whose writing is drastically different from that which is used in modern novels. The illustrations within this edition are beautiful and add a personal flair that helps to counter any descriptions missed out by the abridged word count.
I would be happy to give this to my own nieces and nephews to open their eyes up to Jane Austen's works.
I really liked this edition of Pride and Prejudice. It was well abriged and editted, and is much better suited to middle grade children who are interested in the classic works of authors whose writing is drastically different from that which is used in modern novels. The illustrations within this edition are beautiful and add a personal flair that helps to counter any descriptions missed out by the abridged word count.
I would be happy to give this to my own nieces and nephews to open their eyes up to Jane Austen's works.
emjayae149's review
4.0
Pride and Prejudice is one of my favourite novels. When I first read it, a lot of the nuances did go over my head. A book adaptation like this would have been ideal.
The key points and events of the original story were kept, and while the story is complete, it also opens up the opportunity for discussion not only about the original book but about life and attitudes at the time.
The illustrations are pleasing but I would have preferred a colour version.
The key points and events of the original story were kept, and while the story is complete, it also opens up the opportunity for discussion not only about the original book but about life and attitudes at the time.
The illustrations are pleasing but I would have preferred a colour version.
aliteraryprincess's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Many thanks to Sweet Cherry Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC!
This is a charming adaptation of Pride and Prejudice that’s perfect for introducing young readers to classic literature. Though it is abridged, it features all the key characters and events and even some of Austen’s original wit and irony. And there are adorable illustrations throughout.
The text has been simplified in many places to help the intended audience understand the story, but there are a few lines that remain almost exactly the same. Highlights include: “Because a single man of good fortune must want a wife!” “I was thinking about a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman.” “My feelings cannot be denied. You must allow me to tell you how deeply I admire and love you.” and “My feelings and wishes are unchanged. However one word from you will silence me forever.” It was such a joy to see these lines included, and I can just imagine the excitement of a girl who read this in childhood coming upon those moments in the original text.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that Barder didn’t skim over or simply cut out Lydia running away with Mr. Wickham. Sometimes abridged classics like this shy away from dealing with the more unpleasant aspects of the original books, and I’m glad that’s not the case here. Including it helps young readers get a full grasp of the story, and it allows for discussions between parents and children about why Wickham is a bad person and the differences between today’s society and the 19th century.
Overall the book is a delight. I can’t wait to buy it for bookish friends’ kids and to see the rest of the set!
ohsrslybooks's review
3.0
This book is an easy and fun way for kids to get to know Pride and Prejudice. The book is written in easy language and short sentences, which makes it very easy to get through quick. The art in the book is amazing as well!
Thank you NetGalley and Sweet Cherry Publishing for providing me with this copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you NetGalley and Sweet Cherry Publishing for providing me with this copy in exchange for an honest review.
sperchikoff's review
4.0
As the synopsis pretty much sums up the story and this book is old enough that quite a few people know at least some part of it, I’m not going to do a whole explanation of the story. Let’s just talk how cute this shit is!
It’s super cute! The illustrations are in black and white and really well-done. Darcy looks like the 2005-version of Darcy, but other than that, most of the characters are completely original in how they’re drawn. All the Bennet women, including Mrs. Bennet, look gorgeous and I really appreciate Mary not being portrayed as a dull spinster.
ALSO:
Darcy and Lizzie’s angry faces are perfection!
No lie: Wickham looks like a blockhead hahahahahaha. I died.
Mr. Collins is way too good-looking for his character, but I get it. It’s for kids. Let’s not scare them with a depiction of a greasy creeper.
Not every scene has a picture, but both the Darcy letter and both notes sent during the Lydia debacle are written out which I LOVE. The Darcy letter is one of the most important parts of the story so I’m glad the author gave it it’s own illustration.
The story is simplified as the original might be too much for younger kids (some of the language in the original is confusing to me), but that doesn’t take away from the story at all.
This version does give Bingley only one sister, but this isn’t the first adaptation to do that. And lord knows Caroline Bingley does not need an ally to be an awful human.
Other than that, I don’t think there are many changes. I really liked that they kept in the part about Georgiana and Wickham as well why Lydia running away was so bad. It’s just done in a way that’s appropriate for kids.
The Easy Classics edition of Pride and Prejudice is great for kids (it says 7-9 years old), but it’s good for any Austen enthusiast/addict too. It also doesn’t hurt that the cover is ridiculously pretty. Bookstagram people! Do what you do best!
I’m giving this 4 out of 5 stars.
Easy Classics’ Pride and Prejudice by Gemma Barder and Jane Austen comes out September 29, 2020
(this is according to Amazon, but Goodreads (Feb. 2021) and NetGalley (Jul. 2020) have two different dates so *shrugs*)
Thank you to NetGalley and Sweet Cherry Publishing for the free eARC in exchange for my honest review.
It’s super cute! The illustrations are in black and white and really well-done. Darcy looks like the 2005-version of Darcy, but other than that, most of the characters are completely original in how they’re drawn. All the Bennet women, including Mrs. Bennet, look gorgeous and I really appreciate Mary not being portrayed as a dull spinster.
ALSO:
Darcy and Lizzie’s angry faces are perfection!
No lie: Wickham looks like a blockhead hahahahahaha. I died.
Mr. Collins is way too good-looking for his character, but I get it. It’s for kids. Let’s not scare them with a depiction of a greasy creeper.
Not every scene has a picture, but both the Darcy letter and both notes sent during the Lydia debacle are written out which I LOVE. The Darcy letter is one of the most important parts of the story so I’m glad the author gave it it’s own illustration.
The story is simplified as the original might be too much for younger kids (some of the language in the original is confusing to me), but that doesn’t take away from the story at all.
This version does give Bingley only one sister, but this isn’t the first adaptation to do that. And lord knows Caroline Bingley does not need an ally to be an awful human.
Other than that, I don’t think there are many changes. I really liked that they kept in the part about Georgiana and Wickham as well why Lydia running away was so bad. It’s just done in a way that’s appropriate for kids.
The Easy Classics edition of Pride and Prejudice is great for kids (it says 7-9 years old), but it’s good for any Austen enthusiast/addict too. It also doesn’t hurt that the cover is ridiculously pretty. Bookstagram people! Do what you do best!
I’m giving this 4 out of 5 stars.
Easy Classics’ Pride and Prejudice by Gemma Barder and Jane Austen comes out September 29, 2020
(this is according to Amazon, but Goodreads (Feb. 2021) and NetGalley (Jul. 2020) have two different dates so *shrugs*)
Thank you to NetGalley and Sweet Cherry Publishing for the free eARC in exchange for my honest review.