Prom and Prejudice

by Elizabeth Eulberg

For Lizzie Bennett, a music scholarship student at Connecticut's exclusive, girls-only Longbourn Academy, the furor over prom is senseless, but even more puzzling is her attraction to the pompous Will Darcy, best friend of her roommate's boyfriend.

• ISBN10: 0545240778
• ISBN13: 9780545240772
• Publish Date: 1 January 2011
• Publish Status: Out of Stock
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Point
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 288
• Language: English

Reviews

[rakesandrogues]

Okay, I wasn’t sure how much I was going to like this one but I have to admit that I ended up giggling like a school girl by the time I finished this book. At less than 300 pages, PROM & PREJUDICE was a quick delightful modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice.

I thought that Eulberg perfectly captured the characteristics of Austen’s beloved novel. Her portrayals of Will and Lizzie remained in character throughout the entire novel, despite the modern spin. I think the premise of the novel was credible, but bordering on a little silly. Lydia drove me absolutely nuts. She didn’t drive me nearly as crazy as she did in the original. I think Eulberg did a wonderful job capturing her character in a modern day setting.

My favorite part about this novel is probably how music was incorporated. The scene at Carnegie Hall was so much fun to read and that little twist was one I didn’t see coming. As a sucker for novels that are set in New York City, I loved the scenes in Manhattan and Hoboken (okay, not New York exactly, but close enough).

Prom wasn’t as a big deal in my high school experience so I didn’t find the story as romantic as the original. But then again, it would be hard to match up to Austen’s work. I thought that the ending was appropriate and really cute. Eulberg definitely made Lizzie and Will’s relationship a lot more meaningful.

[jeannamichel]

Scholarship students are hated at Longbourn and Pemberly Academy. But no one hates them more than Will Darcy. That doesn't seem to bother Lizzie Bennett, a scholarship student, who doesn't trust anyone with money. When Lizzie's roommate, Jane, starts dating Charles Bingley, Darcy's friend- Lizzie has a chance to give Darcy a piece of her mind when it comes to "his folk" (the rich). This modern spin of the classic tale, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, is a wonderful, fun, and humorous novel that will have Austen's fans thoroughly entertained.
Let me just admit, right now, I am a huge Pride and Prejudice fan and if you haven't read that book by Jane Austen, then this review may have slight spoilers for you.
This was a great book. I loved every minute of it. All the references to Austen's work were simply so well done. The story that most of us know as Pride and Prejudice has taken on a new spin.
Amazing characters. My favorite would have to Charlotte. Eulberg tried to incorporate every couple that was in Pride and Prejudice into Prom and Prejudice. In Pride and Prejudice, Charlotte makes a point that not every one can marry for love- some will marry for money. In Eulberg's version, which I think is solely adorable- Charlotte forces herself to go to prom with Collins (whom, in Austen's work, she marries) because prom is a BIG thing. I'm not in a private school nor will I ever be, but prom was never big in my school. I thought Charlotte added a bit of humor to the whole mess, because why would you go to prom if you didn't like the guy?
One of the things that were annoying was that everyone talked very posh. I knew they were rich, well most of the characters, but their dialogue didn't sound very modern. I think Eulberg was trying to sound modern and, still, have that Austen-feel to it, but it just seemed odd.
Wonderful plot and a gorgeous ending. These are one of those cute books that you just have to love (it's like a kitty cat that just peed all over the carpet, but they gave you those big, round eyes when they looked up at you- you still have to love it, because it's the cutest thing in the world). My favorite part would have to be: Darcy is writing to his sister (on his laptop, because no one writes letters anymore like in Pride and Prejudice), Lizzie reading, and Caroline is trying to catch Darcy's attention. In Pride and Prejudice, Caroline asks Lizzie to take a walk around the room or play cards (always gets the movies mixed up) (that totally catches Darcy's attention!). In Prom and Prejudice, I was waiting for that exact same thing to happen, until Caroline starts showing off her jammin' Yoga moves. That's right, just imagine, Caroline busting a move to catch Darcy's attention. I think I'm still laughing.
I really don't want to say much more, but I loved this novel. If you are a fan of Jane Austen, you can not miss this one!

Cover: 4

Characters: 5

Writing Style: 4

Plot: 5

Ending: 5

[Whitney @ First Impressions Reviews]

Lizzie Bennet, who attends Longbourn Academy on scholarship, isn't exactly interested in designer dresses and expensive shoes, but her best friend, Jane, might be—especially now that Charles Bingley is back from a semester in London. Lizzie is happy about her friend's burgeoning romance, but less than impressed by Will Darcy, a pompous jerk who looks down on the middle class. So imagine Lizzie's surprise when Will asks her to the prom! Will Lizzie's pride and Will's prejudice keep them apart? Or are they a prom couple in the making?

I consider myself to be a purest and dare I say prejudice when it comes to Jane Austen, particularly Pride and Prejudice, so when I received a copy of Elizabeth Eulberg's Prom and Prejudice I had my reservations. Within the first chapter Lizzie Bennet had charmed her way into my heart and her stubborn determination refused to let go. True, and undoubtedly the novel was still modernized but in a very classy way, Jane and Lydia never used the word "like" twenty times in one sentence and Will Darcy was no gangster with his pants falling down to his knees (all horrible teenage trends). To be honest, my only complaint was with George Wickham, mainly because he had been dubbed the nickname "Wick" maybe it's the Austen snob in me but I think Wickham roles off the tongue nicer; nevertheless George "Wick" Wickham is a conniving vile creature that the reader loves to hate. Prom and Prejudice is a cute retelling of a timeless classic for anyone who has been through the evils of high school and the tribulation of choosing a prom dress