Posts Tagged ‘Pride and Prejudice’

“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Pros: Jane Austen’s wonderful plot and text
Cons: Some elements felt forced

 

Elizabeth Bennett is a young woman trained in the arts of war; her enemies are the zombies rising from the earth of England. Added to her woes is the presence of Mr. Darcy, who has accompanied his friend from London to the village of Meryton. The two are quickly at odds with each other, despite Mr. Darcy’s growing feelings. Will misunderstandings and ideals keep the two from each other? Or will zombies get to them first?
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