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Violence
None
No violence
Language
Some
Contemporary language; some mild strong words
Sexual Content
Some
Mild romantic content; Lydia's subplot involves more explicit content
Substance Use
Barely any
Contemporary social drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
The Bennet family's dysfunction translated to modern wealth anxiety; Darcy's insulting first impression; Lydia's subplot has a modern twist that some find uncomfortable
What this book is about
Curtis Sittenfeld's retelling of Pride and Prejudice: the Bennets are in Cincinnati, Liz is a magazine journalist, Jane is a yoga instructor, and Darcy is a successful surgeon who is insufferable. Eligible is BookTok's favorite Pride and Prejudice update—the modern setting makes the Bennet family's dysfunction feel real.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Mild romantic content
Lydia's modern subplot—more adult than Austen's version
The Cincinnati Bennet family's specific dysfunction
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