Austen, J. & Grahame-Smith, S. (2009). Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Philadelphia: Quirk Books. ISBN: 1594743347
Plot Summary
The story follows the original plot of Pride and Prejudice but it takes place in an alternate universe where zombies roam. The zombies, or "stricken", "undead", and "unmentionables", are deceased ancestors of the English are viewed as a nuisance.
Elizabeth Bennett and her four sisters are trained in martial arts and weapon training and they become a zombie fighting army. After a zombie attack at a party, relationships are formed and alliances are made. Out of misunderstandings, the original characters Darcy and Elizabeth argue vocally and physically until things are resolved and they fight against ninjas and zombies in the most peculiar places.
Critical Evaluation
I probably own at least 8 different copies of Pride and Prejudice. Austen has always been one of my favorite authors and I grew up listening to my uncle read from her books. When I found out that this books was coming out I had to buy it. I loved it. I wasn't expecting a perfect rendition, and all silliness aside, the zombies fit pretty well within the story lines. I recommend this to any Austen and zombie fan.
Readers Annotation
You won't be having tea with these visitors!
Author Information
Seth Grahame-Smith was born January 4, 1976 in Bethel, Connecticut. He received his degree from Emerson College and began writing at an early age. He then moved to Los Angeles where he wrote and produced several TV shows.
His first published book was about erotic art and was published in 2005, and he continued writing superhero and satirical books. The idea for this book came from his editor at Quirk Books, Jason Rekulak. The goal was to create the first literary mash ups. He has compared adding the zombie parts to microsurgery. He followed this book with, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Both books are being adopted for film. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son.
Genre
Fantasy
Curriculum Ties
This would be a perfect opportunity to rewrite classic literature in English classes or writing workshops.
Booktalking Ideas
- Think of classic literature like Little Woman, The Secret Garden, or other novels, what creatures would you add to them, how would you make them fit in the story?
- Do you think this is destroying popular masterpieces?
- What classic hero in history would you change into a made up hero?
Reading Level/Interest Age
9-12th grade/Young Adult
Challenge Issues
Critics have slammed this book as a destruction of history. Violence, and supernatural
If challenged, libraries will provide their Collection Development Policy.
Reason for Selection
I am a huge fan of Austen and the original story that I could not help but purchase.
Critical Evaluation
I probably own at least 8 different copies of Pride and Prejudice. Austen has always been one of my favorite authors and I grew up listening to my uncle read from her books. When I found out that this books was coming out I had to buy it. I loved it. I wasn't expecting a perfect rendition, and all silliness aside, the zombies fit pretty well within the story lines. I recommend this to any Austen and zombie fan.
Readers Annotation
You won't be having tea with these visitors!
Author Information
Seth Grahame-Smith was born January 4, 1976 in Bethel, Connecticut. He received his degree from Emerson College and began writing at an early age. He then moved to Los Angeles where he wrote and produced several TV shows.
His first published book was about erotic art and was published in 2005, and he continued writing superhero and satirical books. The idea for this book came from his editor at Quirk Books, Jason Rekulak. The goal was to create the first literary mash ups. He has compared adding the zombie parts to microsurgery. He followed this book with, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Both books are being adopted for film. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son.
Genre
Fantasy
Curriculum Ties
This would be a perfect opportunity to rewrite classic literature in English classes or writing workshops.
Booktalking Ideas
- Think of classic literature like Little Woman, The Secret Garden, or other novels, what creatures would you add to them, how would you make them fit in the story?
- Do you think this is destroying popular masterpieces?
- What classic hero in history would you change into a made up hero?
Reading Level/Interest Age
9-12th grade/Young Adult
Challenge Issues
Critics have slammed this book as a destruction of history. Violence, and supernatural
If challenged, libraries will provide their Collection Development Policy.
Reason for Selection
I am a huge fan of Austen and the original story that I could not help but purchase.
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