Eligible
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
528
Novel • Fiction
Cincinnati, Ohio • 2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld is a modern retelling of Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in Cincinnati. Liz Bennet, a New York-based magazine writer, and her sister Jane, a yoga teacher, return home when their father is ill. They encounter various family and romantic challenges, including Liz navigating a rocky relationship with Jasper Wick and a flirtatious tension with neurosurgeon Fitzwilliam Darcy.
Romantic
Humorous
Playful
Bittersweet
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Curtis Sittenfeld’s Eligible reimagines Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in contemporary Cincinnati. Reviews appreciate its witty dialogue and modern twist, making it accessible for new audiences. Critics, however, argue it lacks the charm of the original and some character adaptations feel forced. Overall, it's a fun but polarizing read.
A reader who would enjoy Curtis Sittenfeld's Eligible is likely a fan of modern retellings of classic literature, particularly those that blend humor with romance. This audience appreciates contemporary spins on timeless tales, much like fans of Helen Fielding's Bridget Jones's Diary or Jo Baker's Longbourn.
108,652 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
528
Novel • Fiction
Cincinnati, Ohio • 2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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