Pride and Prejudice - A retelling by Laura Wood

Genre: Retelling

Release Date: Expected 6th January 2022

Publisher: Barrington Stoke

Witty, intelligent Elizabeth Bennet has no desire for a marriage of convenience. And when she meets the handsome, wealthy Mr Darcy, her opinion of him is quickly set: he is aloof, selfish and proud - the last man in the world she would ever marry.

Until their paths cross again, and again, and the pair begin to realise that first impressions can be flawed... But as Elizabeth and Darcy become entangled in a dance through the strict hierarchies of society, will there be space for true love to bloom?

I used to be one of those people who believed everyone had to read the classics. But in reality, books change, language changes, and society changes what they consume. The classics may have been wonderful, but they are simply not compatible with a lot of modern readers.

That being said, it's a huge feat to take on a retelling of such a famous story and it was done marvellously. Full of the charm and elegance of the original tale, this will sweep you into one of the worlds most iconic love stories in a new and fresh way. Of course this isn't exactly true to the original and has a quicker pace, but this is exactly what you should expect.

With modern language, this retelling carefully rewords the witty remarks and jokes that simply wouldn't make sense in this time, changes antiquated terms and creates a more accessible way to enjoy classic literature. Perfect for younger readers or anybody who may struggle with reading, I definitely hope Laura Wood turns her hand to some more tales soon!

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I was gifted an advanced reviewers copy of this title in return for an honest review.

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