Pride and Prejudice and....Zombies?

First off I would like to apologize for the neglect of my blog. Who would've thought college would be so demanding. It is not that I did not want to blog, it is just I had not finished my book yet. I vowed not to blog until my book, of which I started back in the middle of September.. Yes, with much embarrassment I admit it took me practically 6 months to finish a 317 page book. However, like I said before, I have no time. Hopefully that will change, and I will make time to read. :) Onto my book review.

Pride and Prejudice has to be one of my all time favorite books, and you would not believe you how excited I was when I found my gaze upon Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith on a bookshelf at Urban Outfitters. I was absolutely shocked and knew that I must read it! However, I was low on cash and unable to buy it. Upon my 18th birthday I was so very grateful to receive it from my dear friend Katie.

I instantaneously began my embark on a similar journey that I had once experienced before, with a new zombie-like twist. The story was mostly the same, however, there were quite a few changes. Grahame-Smith definitely added to the story and altered it a lot. But I feel that his alterations were for the better. He went to quite the extent to involve the characters that were not huge contributions to the original book. Characters such as, Charlotte, Mr. Collins, and Miss Darcy. These new parts added made the sides that were left in the dark make more sense.

Here is a brief summary:

The Bennets are a family of primarily girls who are trained in the deadly arts. They have a blood oath with the King of England to serve the country to slay any unmentionables that cross their paths until they are married. When Mr. Bingley, his sisters, and his proud friend Mr. Darcy come to live in Netherfield Park, Jane Bennet is quickly drawn to Mr. Bingley and he to her. Mr. Darcy acts very prideful and does not appear to think the neighbors are worthy of his presence, causing quite the detest of Elizabeth Bennet. When some unmentionables devour the brains of some of Mr. Bingley's servants, he is peculiarly called away on business. His sisters and Mr. Darcy soon follow. Does this mean the end for Mr. Bingley and Jane's love for one another? Pick up the book and read on!

I enjoyed the Zombies and Deadly Arts references. I also quite enjoy Mr. Darcy myself. It was quite an intriguing book. I highly recommend it. Especially if you enjoy Jane Austen or Pride and Prejudice.

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