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In what has been called her most adored work, Jane Austen shared with us a love story that defied both class and circumstance; first published in 1813, “Pride And Prejudice” tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet coming of age and coming to terms with the fact that perhaps she does not know herself quite as well as she imagined.
For all her befuddled, stumbling over her own feelings in regard to her somewhat socially inept relatives, the gravity of her rejection of the pompous Mr. Collins, or the much rebuffed realization of her true feelings for the aloof Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth has managed to become a cultural icon.
The story resonates with readers today in much the same way it must have in the early 1800s.
Now, take this same culturally rich storyline and add to it a macabre splash of fun.
Enter Seth Grahame-Smith, a fan of the classics with an eye for horror, this producer-turned-author is breathing new life into this classic feminist novel with a bizarre, yet captivating twist of screams and laughter.
“Pride And Prejudice And Zombies,” rife with “unmentionables” — or “the sorry stricken” but very infrequently “zombies” — shambling about the countryside, it’s up to Elizabeth and her equally well-trained sisters to thin the horde.
So while navigating the minefield of her family life, dispatching the undead left, right and center, and besting any Ninjas who happen to come her way, Elizabeth somehow found the time and energy to fall madly and deeply in love despite seemingly insurmountable odds.
In my opinion, this novel has all the charm and personality that made the original an instant success, plus quite a bit of the flair that is sure to keep readers laughing and shrieking for years to come.
Kristina Babbitt
Cheshyre Cheese Club Vice President
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