I picked up PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES by Seth Grahame-Smith only because a student recommended it to me. In fact, she was so excited for me to read it, she brought a copy for me to borrow. Since I love it when others read books that I recommend, I felt that I owed it to her to read a book she so obviously loved.
I have to tell you that I'd heard about this book years ago when it was first released. I scoffed at such a thing and wondered how in the world anyone would even want to read it. Then I learned that they were making a movie!!! We discussed the movie among ourselves in my department at school and my co-worker and I (she more than me because she LOVES Mr. Darcy) were teased mercilessly about how we were going to be forced to watch the movie. We both vehemently protested. And we both meant it.
In spite of all that, I allowed myself to be talked into reading it....and let me tell you, I wish I had more power and control to say No. I have no idea if the story is meant to be a dark comedy or not. Whether it is or not, I found the so-called humorous scenes ridiculous rather than funny. I posted a bunch of such ridiculous lines/scenes on facebook simply because I didn't want to be the only one having to read such atrocities.
For those of you who love this book, I'm sorry, but I DON'T. This story is simply AWFUL and I was right when I had no desire whatsoever to read it. (Please don't hate or be mad at me, Christen!!!)
Works Cited
Shen, Jean. "Series 1: Healing of Wounds of the Bride and Growing Intimacy with the Lord." Invitation to His Garden. Prophetic Art. Web. 6 Sept. 2014. <http://www.jbrushwork.com/html/paintings.html>.
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