Prom and Prejudice

by Elizabeth Eulberg

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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.