Curtis SittenfeldEligible: A modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice

The book didnt start off easy, probably because the Pride and Prejudice devotee inside me was cringing with discomfort at seeing 39-year old Jane, 38-year old Lizzy and such a lackadaisical Mr Bennet who basically does nothing except bring his family to financial ruin and is calmly dont-care about it. But as the story progressed, I was hooked and even pulled a VERY late night to finish it. Without giving away any of the surprise plot changes, sufficient would be to say that the characters are true to their original selves in spirit if not in their realities, the story has been adapted well to the 2000's and Darcy and Liz are as likeable as they were 200 years ago. Put aside your horror at the huge liberties taken with the story and the characters and enjoy the ride. :)

Okay the story was good but could have been better. I felt that it would have been better if Liz were 28 instead of 38. I mean 38 is too old and some of her decisions seemed too immature for her age. Also the story dragged a bit at places. And I really missed the Gardiners in the story. I really liked them😒.Apart from these things I enjoyed the story. The chemistry of Liz and Darcy was good. Overall a nice read.

Got excited as it was part of the Austen Project, bringing Austen novels into the 21st century. This is based on Pride and Prejudice. The story rambles and goes off topic so much, and the characters are meant to be loveable, but come across as unidimensional and mean spirited at times. Disclaimer: I dont read romance novels at all, so take this with a pinch of salt.

Deliciously contemporary, Eligible, to me, is the finest reproductions of Jane Austen's most loved novel. The plot is slightly different from the original, but amazing nonetheless. Liz Bennet, is at her best and Darcy,as we all love him, is flamboyant, yet reserved.

I thought it would be an amusing read but it's very boring n quite tedious. It doesn't qualify even as 'timepass'

It's good fun. I like Curtis Sittenfeld. Reading after a lot of non fiction reading. Light and breezy.

A modern take on the old classic 'Pride and Prejudice' . I enjoyed it thoroughly

If you have enjoyed Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, please be assured that you will be flabbergasted at the audacity of this book. OK, quick read!