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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Seth Grahame-Smith, Jane Austen
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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Seth Grahame-Smith, Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 19th Century

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

1070L

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Super Short Summary

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen blends classic regency romance and social satire with a zombie apocalypse, following Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates societal expectations, romantic entanglements with Mr. Darcy, and numerous zombie attacks alongside her family, friends, and other characters from the original tale.

Humorous

Playful

Mysterious

Adventurous

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

3.7

143,063 ratings

46%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

24%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen offers a unique blend of classic literature and zombie fiction. While fans appreciate the humorous and imaginative mashup, purists may find the insertion of undead elements jarring. This parody breathes new life into Austen’s work but may not satisfy all tastes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies?

Fans of Jane Austen's classic literature who also enjoy quirky mashups and horror elements will find Pride and Prejudice and Zombies engaging. Similar to readers of Grahame-Smith's Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and Ben H. Winters' Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters, they appreciate humor, historical settings, and imaginative storytelling.

3.7

143,063 ratings

46%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

24%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 19th Century

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

1070L

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