Pride and Prejudice....and Zombies??

Yes, there is a book out there called Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith, based on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

I first heard about this book from a friend who said it was hilarious.  Since I trust her judgment, I went ahead and bought it.  However, it was a while before I actually read it.  There was a part of me who was skeptical about how good it would be when I love the original story so much (and, incidentally, I read this book right after reading Pride and Prejudice).  The first page of the book assuaged my fears.  Instead of girls being admired primarily for their beauty and tact, they are admired for their remarkable fighting skills against the 'unmentionables'.  The people you learn to dislike (sometimes with intense passion) - the mother, Lydia, Wickham, Mr. Collins, Caroline - all get their comeuppance in one way or another.  I was very happy to discover that most of the original words were maintained in this new story.  Admittedly, some parts of the original storyline was left out (and unfortunately one of my favorite scenes was left out).  The parts that were altered to fit the whole zombie scenario were done well and very humorously.

So, I highly recommend this book if you are a fan of Pride and Prejudice and/or have seen at least one version of the film.  I'm not sure if it will be as funny to those who have never read Pride and Prejudice or seen the film(s), but hopefully it will still provide a modicum of entertainment.