Epic Fail

Aug 27, 2011

Mimi rated it

Shelves: happy-ending, hawt-boys

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. A modern version "Pride and Prejudice".This is all I can say about.

It was a fun read but there wasn't any mystery.After a first few chapters I had completely figured out the story,but the story- telling was good,so I kept on reading till I finished.Also I'm aiming for 100 books by 2011.So I can't leave any book unfinished :)

I love Jane Austen so Pride and Prejudice is also one of my favorites.But this constant retelling and reediting of her books is kind ...more

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Jul 09, 2011

Sophie Riggsby rated it

Shelves: chemistry-101, adorable-quotient-is-high

*published on Mundie Moms on July 10, 2011*

Who doesn't love a romance story in the summertime? Well, I obviously do and any story that keeps the structure of my beloved Pride and Prejudice is definitely worth the perusal.

Claire LaZebnick brings the rhythm of Pride and Prejudice's plot into the modern day setting of Coral Tree Prep School in Los Angeles. Imagine a school where every kid is not only privileged but also related to a movie star or someone famous. Then imagin...more

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Aug 30, 2011

Dana Cruz rated it

From the time I've read The Truth About Forever & This Lullaby, I've always been on the look out for any another books that will come close to these two. There were others I've read like The Boyfriend Game, Where I Belong, and more but they're all lacking the sa-woon.

So far, Epic Fail is the #1 Sarah Dessenish book I've found. However, it's soooo predictable. I already know who did what, what happens next, why he's like that and so on. It didn't really matter to me though because I d...more

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Dec 08, 2011

Karla Mae rated it

Shelves: chicklit, contemporary, covers-me-like, e-books, romance, young-adult, favorites, 2011-reads, le-handsome-guys

I simply loved this book. Period. No More No less. :)

Contrast to its title Epic Fail , this one is an Epic Win! for me. It's a great modern rendition of Pride and Prejudice that has kept its own identity separate from the old classic. Its a great re-imagined version or counterpart to the classic love story of the headstrong and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet and the intimidating, aloof,and handsome Mr. Darcy which was retold in a modern day setting of outrageous teens with the char...more

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Sep 08, 2011

Stephanie rated it

Epic Fail... to me this book was an epic fail indeed. I did not like this book. The characters were boring. The storyline went all over the place. At time, I almost wished we could read more about Juliana and Chase because Elise and Derek were so boring.

There's just too many things I didn't like in this book. How the parents were so controling and old fashion. For example, the girls all have a cell phone but they can't use it at school or at home!?!? So I guess that gives them the r...more

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Oct 16, 2011

Trisha rated it

Shelves: young-adult, romance

Just finished reading this today - I know, weird right?? I VERY RARELY read books that quickly, even easy-to-read ones like this - and I have to say I really enjoyed it! I don't know if I even realised when I bought it that it was a modern-day take on the Pride and Prejudice story by Jane Austen. But that's what it was.

As I read on I kept encountering characters whose names were similar to characters' names from the Austen novel. Elizabeth Bennett becomes Elise Benton. Jane Bennett i...moreJust finished reading this today - I know, weird right?? I VERY RARELY read books that quickly, even easy-to-read ones like this - and I have to say I really enjoyed it! I don't know if I even realised when I bought it that it was a modern-day take on the Pride and Prejudice story by Jane Austen. But that's what it was.

As I read on I kept encountering characters whose names were similar to characters' names from the Austen novel. Elizabeth Bennett becomes Elise Benton. Jane Bennett is Juliana Benton. Okay, so Derek Edwards doesn't really fit Fitzwilliam Darcy, but Derek has a D...and Darcy has a D... :P At first I was confused by the character of Webster, who I imagined must be the equivalent of annoying (and super gross) cousin Mr. Collins (ya know...Webster's...Collins...). But eventually he made himself pretty clearly a match for Mr. George Wickham.

I thought LaZebnik did a great job of making the little sister Layla (a.k.a. Lydia!) super annoying. And yet I also could sympathise with her sometimes, because of how she was the not-quite-baby sister being left out by her two older sisters. Luckily for Layla, her life turned out much better than Lydia's in P&P, at least in my humble anti-Wickham opinion.

The girls' mother, as the annoying new principal everyone hates, was a good match for Elizabeth and Jane's mother in P&P, except that she was more intelligent. She was still very embarrassing and annoying. I felt so sorry for Derek every time she said, "Please thank your parents for the use of their limo!" and he was like, "It's not mine," in pained tones.

I love modern-day takes on Austen stories, whether they're in novel form or film. It's probably 'cause I get a kick out of figuring out how the writers have matched the stuff in the Austen stories up to modern day equivalents. Like in this one, instead of hand-written letters sent by carrier pigeon (okay, that's a slight exaggeration), the characters exchange emails. And instead of the headstrong chick turning down an offer of marriage, she turns down an offer of a date to the dance. With equally earth-shattering results, of course.

All in all, I really enjoyed the read, and now I move on!(less)

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Aug 04, 2011

Penelope rated it

Shelves: published-2011, reviewed-books

It hurts to write this review, because I was so excited for this book. I love everything Jane Austen, and when I read modern versions of Pride and Prejudice, it just makes my heart happy.

Sadly, this one didn't quite do the trick for me.

While the characters were supposed to be modern versions of Jane Austen's characters, most of their personalities were too different. Elise (Lizzy's modern counterpart) began the story as a girl unsure of herself who let herself be bullied arou...moreIt hurts to write this review, because I was so excited for this book. I love everything Jane Austen, and when I read modern versions of Pride and Prejudice, it just makes my heart happy.

Sadly, this one didn't quite do the trick for me.

While the characters were supposed to be modern versions of Jane Austen's characters, most of their personalities were too different. Elise (Lizzy's modern counterpart) began the story as a girl unsure of herself who let herself be bullied around by two other characters, and who even felt inferior when Derek (Mr. Darcy's counterpart) ignored her or brushed her off. Jane Austen's Lizzy would never have felt inferior in those situations! Later in the story Elise's personality starts to show and she is a much more interesting and funny character, but she is still full of self-doubt and has little sense of self worth...until she gets the guy. Yeah....

The other characters were either flat, and showed hardly any personality beyond what we are told should be there, or were outright obnoxious. The romance between Chase and Juliana (Mr. Bingley and Jane) happens outside of the scenes in the book, so they seem to fall in love after just a few class periods. The romance between Elise and Derek starts out promising (he's very much like Mr. Darcy in the beginning), but quickly turns typical. Average, at best. Something about the story kept me reading all night long, so it's not without redeeming factors, but I still felt like something was missing.

The good points of the book are the fantastic modern parallels to Jane Austen's day. Some of them were very clever and I applaud the author's ability to take what Jane Austen saw was wrong with the time period, and relate it to what is wrong in our time period, too. I also really liked the relationship between Elise and Juliana. They didn't get along perfectly, but they talked to each other and helped each other throughout the story.

Overall, this is a very quick read that boasts some cute scenes with the main characters. If you think you will be able to keep this separate from Pride and Prejudice in your mind, you should definitely give it a try.

This review was originally published on my blog. Read the full review at: The Reading Fever.(less)

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Nov 11, 2011

Lisa rated it

Shelves: harper-collins

Originally posted at Read Me Bookmark Me Love Me

Epic Fail is such a fun novel, one that will lift your spirits and give you the pick-me-up you're looking for! While it's light, humorous and very entertaining, the author manages to slip in a few serious and emotional scenes too. You'll speed through this book very quickly, being sucked into the engaging Pride and Prejudice-like story. Derek Edwards keeps himself at an arm's length away from everyone, always assuming the worst in peopl...moreOriginally posted at Read Me Bookmark Me Love Me

Epic Fail is such a fun novel, one that will lift your spirits and give you the pick-me-up you're looking for! While it's light, humorous and very entertaining, the author manages to slip in a few serious and emotional scenes too. You'll speed through this book very quickly, being sucked into the engaging Pride and Prejudice-like story. Derek Edwards keeps himself at an arm's length away from everyone, always assuming the worst in people. It's not hard to understand, since his parents are the most famous celebrity couple in the world. Slowly, Elisa proves herself to be a true friend, not after his popularity or money, and we have ourselves a lovely beginning to a friendship, folks! Gee, I wonder where this will lead……

Elise is a fantastic character. She manages to keep her head straight, be responsible and fun in the chaos she calls her family. She and her three completely different sisters transfer to Coral Tree Prep, a fancy school where - wait for it - her father is a maths teacher and her mother is the new strict principal. Could high school get any worse? At times I felt like strangling every single one of her family members but thankfully, Elise's humour is endless. Her sarcasm and lighthearted wit is refreshing and will put a smile on your face for sure!

Now…the boys. Oh what a dilemma Elisa has gotten herself into. At first, she only has to deal with a hardened Derek, but then Webster Grant steps onto the scene! He's your typical nice guy, but Derek seems dead set on hating him. Of course, we think Derek's overreacting but maybe his accusations have merit… You won't have any idea about what the true story is until the end! Yes, even this fun romance has a mystery! I really did love both guys and the story the two share… *gasp* Unexpected!

The ending is lovely. It couldn't possibly end without a happily ever after but it's really all about the journey! Loved the plot and loved the characters - more please! I'm really looking forward to reading whatever Claire's got in store for us next. I'm quite sad that Epic Fail is a stand-alone! I could definitely spend some more time with this fun and dynamic cast of characters.(less)

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Sep 09, 2011

Adi (Reading in the Windowseat) rated it

Shelves: 2011-read-list, own-on-paper, class-young-adult, genre-chick-lit, genre-romance, lovehate-lovesong

Cute. Light. Easy.

Ever since I saw the cover a half year back I wanted to buy the paperback. When I read the annotation I was all in, thinking it will be a sweet, funny YA - I never asked for a good modern-day teen love story, I was even in the mood for going along with corny, but the book was a surprise. It is not corny. It is not complicated - actually cute, light and easy describe it best. There was just not enough to captivate, not as much laughter-inspiring words as I expected.
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Nov 02, 2011

Fred rated it

Recommends it for: Tammara Webber fans, Abbi Glines fans

Recommended to Fred by: Laura YA indie princess

I really enjoyed this, it was funny and sweet, with the classic impediments to high school relationships - stupid misunderstandings, misconstrued behaviors, sabotage by sibling, and embarassing parents. And a good guy who seems bad and a bad guy who seems good, and some dramatic situations in which their true natures are revealed. One thing I really liked about this was that the two MC's didn't just get together on the last page and swoon over each other - they actually spend some time togethe...more

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Jan 13, 2012

Homewood Public Library rated it

Shelves: young-adult

Elise Benton is a pretty normal teenage girl, but her life is turned upside down when her family moves to California and she is enrolled in the elite prep school, Coral Tree Prep. Her new school is filled with the children of A-list celebrities, who are just as glamorous as their famous parents. Elise just doesn’t fit it. Now add in the fact that her mother is the new principal and Elise has a one way ticket to outcastland. When Elise’s older sister catches the eye of Chase, one of Coral Tree Pr...more

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Feb 22, 2012

YAL Book Briefs rated it

I liked LaZebnik's version of this classic story. I really liked the Hollywood spin, it's a great way to show the tensions in society which my college English professor would applaud. Another thing I will give props to LaZebnik is her version of Bingley. Chase is the only Bingley that I've ever really liked. Why, because he has a backbone? He's actually tricked into dumping Jane and rather than acting like a pansy about it he takes action. There were a few problems with this book, conf...more

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Jan 24, 2012

Avon Bernabe rated it

4.5 stars!

LOVED THIS!

I just love the idea whenever the not so popular girl gets to hang out with the popular boy. That's dreamy and all but who cares? I like it! :D

Derek is kind of my kind of guy. Not the some other saint guy, being so kind and all. Derek could be a jerk yes, but he definitely cares to those who are worth it. A jerk and a lover. Yum! :D I just love his being the hard to get guy but softens when he met his kind of girl.

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Jan 23, 2012

Lisa rated it

Shelves: 2012, y-a

“In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”
― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

“I got lost in him, and it was the kind of lost that's exactly like being found.”
- Claire LaZebnik, Epic Fail

When I read Pride and Prejudice a few years ago, I became absorbed in the language. It was so beautifully written. This is a modern day retelling of Pride and Prejudice, set i...more

“In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”
― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

“I got lost in him, and it was the kind of lost that's exactly like being found.”
- Claire LaZebnik, Epic Fail

When I read Pride and Prejudice a few years ago, I became absorbed in the language. It was so beautifully written. This is a modern day retelling of Pride and Prejudice, set in high school.

I just wasn't impressed. For me, it had none of the magic that Pride and Prejudice contained. I could see where it was going from the beginning and there were no surprises. The writing was okay but I found the stories and characters boring.

This reminds me of Wuthering Heights/The Heights. I hated reading Wuthering Heights and then I found The Heights to be quite enjoyable. So sometimes a modern day retelling of a classic can work.

I'm not saying this didn't work. I'm just saying it didn't work for me. I'm sure lots of people will read this and love this. Maybe they've read Pride and Prejudice before and will enjoy an "updated" version of it. Or maybe they haven't read Pride and Prejudice and the story won't be so predictable.

I recommend this to the kind of person who eats contemporary romances for breakfast. Personally, I think there are better books in the genre but I know lots of people will appreciate this book more than I did.

“From the very beginning— from the first moment, I may almost say— of my acquaintance with you, your manners, impressing me with the fullest belief of your arrogance, your conceit, and your selfish disdain of the feelings of others, were such as to form the groundwork of disapprobation on which succeeding events have built so immovable a dislike; and I had not known you a month before I felt that you were the last man in the world whom I could ever be prevailed on to marry.”
― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

“No one's family is normal. Normalcy is a lie invented by advertising agencies to make the rest of us feel inferior.”
― Claire LaZebnik, Epic Fail

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Jan 20, 2012

Kirsty The Book Mogul rated it

Throughout 2012 I am trying to read as many books as I possibly can as I have just a few too many that I brought last year. This was one of them, I really enjoyed it and couldn't put it down I managed to read it in just 2 days which is something that I just don't do. I liked how Elise and her family where just a normal family who struggle to get through the month on the wages that her parents earn come to the world where money is no object and they go to school with not only the rich but the fam...more

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Jan 17, 2012

Janelle rated it

Shelves: young-adult

This is the second Pride & Prejudice modern re-telling I've read in the last week, and this is by far the stronger of the two.

A lot of the cosmetic changes work. LaZebnik trades the insular and gossipy country village for an insular and gossipy Los Angeles prep school. The hero's "10,000 a year" becomes "movie star parents". And Mrs. Bennet's rush to get her daughters married has evolved into being a flighty, starstruck principal. (Though there's an odd disciplinar...more

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Jan 14, 2012

Rachel rated it

I thought this was an epic read. This book kept me on the edge of my chair. Will there be a second one(please!!!). This is a must read book. I guarantee you will enjoy this wonderful book. LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! LOVE ...more

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Jan 13, 2012

Judith rated it

Shelves: young-adult

Elise Benton is a pretty normal teenage girl, but her life is turned upside down when her family moves to California and she is enrolled in the elite prep school, Coral Tree Prep. Her new school is filled with the children of A-list celebrities, who are just as glamorous as their famous parents. Elise just doesn’t fit it. Now add in the fact that her mother is the new principal and Elise has a one way ticket to outcastland. When Elise’s older sister catches the eye of Chase, one of Coral Tree Pr...more

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Jan 11, 2012

Turquiose rated it

Shelves: not-their-story, new-adaption, family-issues, knew-it-from-the-start, lovable-heroine, odd-couple, their-iq-is-why-deserve-each-other, twist-and-turn, why-did-i-read-this

Before reading this review, please remember that this is my opinions on Epic Fail by Claire LaZebnik, and I respect any comment on this book and this review.

Also, I wrote this the day after reading it, but the same day I read another modern YA adaption of Pride and Prejudice, so I may confuse the two.

Elise and Juliana arrived to a new school for rich and famous kids with their new principle mother and maths teacher father. Immediately outcasted from other obnoxious stude...more

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Jan 08, 2012

Daphne rated it

Shelves: high-school

i really liked this book. At first, i thought it wouldn't be such promising since the resume didn't say much about it. I assumed it would be totally cliche story about the new girl falling for the geek or loner guy who would end up being some sort of super hot bad guyr o something. But it wasn't, it really turned out different than expected, to the point that it got me surprised and hooked how the whole storry went.

It was fun, smart, well writted, well scripted, fast paced and i lov...more

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Jan 06, 2012

Seanean rated it

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Elise and the rest of the Benton clan move from Massachusetts to Los Angeles when her parents are hired at a very upscale prep school where it's actually surprising if you're NOT the child of someone famous.

Upon arriving, Elise meets Derek Edwards and is both immediately smitten and completely turned off. Her sister, Jules, falls for the super-cute, super-nice Chase, who is Derek's best friend. In order to help her shy sister date ...more

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Dec 27, 2011

OceMei Belikova♥ rated it

Shelves: ebooks, read-in-2011, young-adult

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New school ,new teachers, and new friends. Elise and her sisters, Juliana, Layla, and Kaitlyn have to blend in with all of them. Being a new student make you a bit worry if you will get the right person to be your friend or not. Some are just being nice, some are really care, and the rests don't even put an attention.
and you will be more worried if your mother is a new principal there, and your dad is a teacher there as well.

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Dec 21, 2011

Esther Shaindel rated it

Full review on Reader's Dialogue: http://readersdialogue.blogspot.com/2011...

I love this book! I'd never read adaptations of Pride and Prejudice before, and seeing the story in a modern setting was really great! The story elements are all there, which made reading this sort of like a treasure hunt, waiting and watching for each plot turn to show up.

On its own, even without Jane Austen, this is still an amazing book. Claire's style is so effortless, and just sweeps you up into...more

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Oct 09, 2011

Harmony Beaufort rated it

Epic Fail was a funny, cute, and positively romantic retelling of Pride and Prejudice that is the type of read you curl up and read in one sitting (which is totally what I did.)

Epic Fail is a Pride and Prejudice retelling set in LA, in a private school for the offspring of the rich and famous. Elise, as well as her three other sisters, have been uprooted from Massachusetts to Hollywood because her parents got a new job at a totally snobby private school, which Elise has to attend. T...moreEpic Fail was a funny, cute, and positively romantic retelling of Pride and Prejudice that is the type of read you curl up and read in one sitting (which is totally what I did.)

Epic Fail is a Pride and Prejudice retelling set in LA, in a private school for the offspring of the rich and famous. Elise, as well as her three other sisters, have been uprooted from Massachusetts to Hollywood because her parents got a new job at a totally snobby private school, which Elise has to attend. There her older, soft-spoken sister meets the boy of her dreams, Chase, and Elise is lumped together with Chase's best friend, Derek, who is cold and doesn't exactly like opening himself up to people due to the fact his mom is the biggest star in Hollywood.

Elise was funny, up-tight enough that I gave her narrative voice and personality when it came to Derek and just how irritating she found him, and mostly, she just had a good voice! She was straight-forward about her decisions, although stubborn, and proved himself someone kind-hearted whenever it came to her older sister, who was a total sweetheart as well. Layla was a complete pain in the butt and I suppose her Pride and Prejudice equivalent was as well? She was selfish and just followed the "in crowd", which ends up getting her in a lot of trouble! Chase was a sweetheart as well (you see why him and Jules are so good together) and Elise's parents were probably my least favorite part of the whole story. Her parents were so annoying. Unnecessarily strict (I understand disciplined, but their rules were extreme, to say the least) and totally embarrassing, i'm afraid it'd probably be as annoyed as Layla if I had to deal with them.

Finally, we have Derek and Elise. Their relationship was absolutely adorable, despite their ups and downs. I looked forward to every meeting, their little quips and sweet moments. Heck, even their arguments! They had a chemistry to them that I appreciated. Webster? Total loser, never ever thought he had a chance!

Overall, a cute and heart-warming book! Definitely recommend!(less)

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Oct 07, 2011

Parvathy rated it

Recommends it for: Pride and Prejudice lovers

Recommended to Parvathy by: goodreads

I seem to be on a streak here. Got some free time and decided why not go for light reads. No over thinking and complicating things and Guess what?? I got to read one of my favorites in a modern package. If you check out the synopses you will know which book I am talking about. It is non other than "Pride and Prejudice". Now I knew the premise resembled the book when I decided to start it but was not sure to what extent it would go. After reading the book I must say this whole new possi...more

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Oct 07, 2011

slayra rated it

Shelves: 2011-reads, austen-related, fiction-general, young-adult, in-english

RATING: 2.5 stars.

Average. I've read my share of Pride and Prejudice retellings, adaptations and sequels and "Epic Fail" was just... average. Not exactly good but not bad either. A nice read, but not particularly engaging.

Elise and Juliana Benton start at a new school, Coral Tree Prep, where her mother just happens to be the principal. They're surrounded by rich kids and celebrities but even there one stands above all: Derek Edwards, son of two Hollywood stars...moreRATING: 2.5 stars.

Average. I've read my share of Pride and Prejudice retellings, adaptations and sequels and "Epic Fail" was just... average. Not exactly good but not bad either. A nice read, but not particularly engaging.

Elise and Juliana Benton start at a new school, Coral Tree Prep, where her mother just happens to be the principal. They're surrounded by rich kids and celebrities but even there one stands above all: Derek Edwards, son of two Hollywood stars. He is gorgeous, he is popular and he's... an idiot.

Or that is what Elise thinks anyway. While she recognizes he is hot, she also sees what no-one else seems to: that Derek is a horrible snob and thinks he's all that. People may be fooled by his fortune and status but Elise is too level-headed for that... she sees things as they really are. Or does she?

Claire LaZebnik's main goal, as made clear by the tone of this book, was to write a retelling of "Pride and Prejudice" the famous and beloved book by British 19th century author Jane Austen. LaZebnik changed the time, place and some of the situations to fit the era, but the way I see it she seemed to intend for her characters to have the same basic personality and strengths of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.

That is where, and pardon my pun (is this a pun, even?), the author failed epically. I think she did a relatively good job at constructing her world and adapting the story to fit modern settings; but her characters Elise and Derek lacked the spark and energy of the ones they were modeled after. The romance lacked the chemistry and tension of the original work.

Being "Pride and Prejudice" mostly a character-driven novel that made all the difference. LaZebnik's attempt falls short, very short. It's simply not captivating and the characters don't have the wit and the charm they should have for the book to actually work.

Overall, I thought "Epic Fail" succeeded in being a fluffy, cute teen romance novel but the characters are weak and not very charismatic. That made the entire book much less interesting than it should have been. The story needs strong protagonists and the author wasn't able to write them, I think. But if you're looking for a light YA romance this book will certainly appeal to you. Still I'd advise reading the original (can you tell I'm a big Pride and Prejudice fangirl?). (less)

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Sep 25, 2011

Lauren rated it

Shelves: clean-young-adult, contemporary-ya

Probably 2.5 stars. Reading this modern adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, made me realize how impossible it is to adequately represent Jane Austen’s masterpiece. There are so many great characters and plotlines that are so difficult to reproduce in the modern world, so I was definitely sympathetic to the difficulty this author was facing (though also eager to see how she did it). Take male characters: how can you possibly put Wickham, Mr. Collins and Coronal Fitzwilliam all in the same novel wi...more

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Sep 11, 2011

Lonelypurplecat rated it

3 stars.

At the beginning when I read the blurb, it didn't really sound like a pride and prejudice story, but in the end, that's how it turned out. The plot and characters were predictable and I basically knew what was going to happen, but I still found myself interested. I don't know. I must be the plot. I'm a sucker for the guys that appear standoffish. Also when the h/h dislike each other at first, but after they get to know each other, they begin to like each other. I know it's pr...more

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Aug 31, 2011

Janelle rated it

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Shelves: young-adult, romance

This is the second Pride & Prejudice modern re-telling I've read in the last week, and this is by far the stronger of the two.

A lot of the cosmetic changes work. LaZebnik trades the insular and gossipy country village for an insular and gossipy Los Angeles prep school. The hero's "10,000 a year" becomes "movie star parents". And Mrs. Bennet's rush to get her daughters married has evolved into being a flighty, starstruck principal. (Though there's an odd disciplin...more

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Aug 24, 2011

Literary Cravings rated it

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First Impression

A modern remake to the classic Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice. Now I had to read this to see how Ms. LaZebnik handled bringing one of my favorite stories by Jane Austen into the 21 century. Would I like the changes and similarities? Yea curiosity got me to read this.

What Worked

The story of Elise and her sisters was so engaging I couldn’t put it down; watching ...more

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