You just feel wiser knowing that there are some facts and jokes you would understand that most of the English speaking readers wouldn’t easily relate to. Plus, being an Indian, it is always interesting to read a story with plenty of Indian characters, no matter how NRI they be. Darcy’s role is adapted to the rich and polished girl and Elizabeth is projected on to the proud and frank guy) the story feels absolutely new. Yes, you do see the basic similarity immediately, but because the genders have been reversed (Mr. Reading a spin off means that I’m constantly looking for similarities and differences between the new and original versions. However, I am well familiar with the tale which probably was among the first novels to successfully attempt the ‘hate to love’ tropes. I myself haven’t read the complete Jane Austen novel. If not that, you would have at least heard of Mr. You might have not read the actual novel, but you must have watched some or the other movie or play adaptation. Pride and Prejudice is one story that everyone is aware of. No points for guessing, this book is a modern spin off of the classic Jane Austen novel.
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