Katie Cotugno

This delightful retelling of Pride and Prejudice recovers the sisterhood of the Bennett family, making their love for each other the center of the novel. The casting of the Bennett family as former reality tv stars is perfect and poignant, inviting readers to question our own assumptions about people who are "famous for being famous." Cotugno's take on the Lydia/Olivia plot line translated beautifully, and deepened my understanding of that character and Darcy's responsibility for the situation. Exactly what I want from a retelling: a pleasure to read on its own, and a lens through which to understand the original with a bit more empathy and nuance.… (más)