Robert Blumenthal asked this question about The Reading List:
Was anyone else disappointed in how the author used Pride and Prejudice in this novel? I felt that she went deeper into every other novel on the list and almost treated P and P as a silly soap opera.
David Dunlap I would agree, somewhat, that the individual books began to get less in-depth treatment as the novel progresses. But I believe it is unfair to suggest…moreI would agree, somewhat, that the individual books began to get less in-depth treatment as the novel progresses. But I believe it is unfair to suggest that the AUTHOR treats P&P as a 'silly soap opera' (I believe that is, in fact, a direct quotation from Mukesh: that is how HE looked at it). Aleisha, OTOH, could see some helpful parallels between the Elizabeth Bennet/Mr. Darcy relationship and the growing connection between herself and Zac. (Just my 2¢, of course)(less)
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