Plot Summary

Eligible

Curtis Sittenfeld
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Eligible

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Curtis Sittenfeld

Eligible

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cincinnati, Ohio • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.8

108,652 ratings

60%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Eligible?

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.

3.8

108,652 ratings

60%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cincinnati, Ohio • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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