tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post1563573847278559824..comments2024-03-28T12:11:42.691-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: Review: Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors (The Rajes #1) by Sonali DevKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-60425796558466218552019-10-13T06:11:50.439-04:002019-10-13T06:11:50.439-04:00You've never read P&P? I find that pretty ...You've never read P&P? I find that pretty impressive but I then think of all the classics I've managed to avoid reading but know the whole plot to and become much less surprised. Your review has me intrigued but I resisted the urge to read the spoiler because I actually really enjoy Sonali Dev's writing and want to read it and make up my mind after reading rather than before. Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-29455519321436215712019-10-05T16:10:21.186-04:002019-10-05T16:10:21.186-04:00I really like Pride and Prejudice but I sometimes ...I really like Pride and Prejudice but I sometimes struggle with modern retellings. It's easier to accept that in a regency novel the characters would be judgmental like Darcy - it's still annoying, but it's more "normal" at the time. It's somehow harder to accept a 21st century character looking down on someone because of their job or financial situation. Obviously they change, but yeah, still hard to like them. <br /><br />Either way, the spoiler section convinced me this isn't for me - that sounds awful, and such a terrible way of thinking of #MeToo. I'd go as far as to say that this is harmful for anyone who reads it (especially if they are not knowledgeable about #MeToo.) I'm so mad and I haven't even read the book, haha. Great review!!Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813427718618609226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-66306247455503569612019-09-30T14:22:05.387-04:002019-09-30T14:22:05.387-04:00I mostly did lolI mostly did lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-42876066252478433452019-09-30T14:21:47.729-04:002019-09-30T14:21:47.729-04:00I've seen a few of the movies so I know the ba...I've seen a few of the movies so I know the basics lol<br /><br />I hope Yash gets a book and they don't just ignore this. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-41004814237837299752019-09-30T14:19:06.941-04:002019-09-30T14:19:06.941-04:00I still think it's worth reading, The things t...I still think it's worth reading, The things that bothered me didn't take up much page space. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-10902427744157033472019-09-30T14:18:04.780-04:002019-09-30T14:18:04.780-04:00Agreed! I love foodie books.Agreed! I love foodie books.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-50136341138749444732019-09-30T14:17:19.126-04:002019-09-30T14:17:19.126-04:00I loved her modern twist on it.I loved her modern twist on it.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-1957687125935863922019-09-30T14:16:26.924-04:002019-09-30T14:16:26.924-04:00My blog hates you - or Jen's = because my othe...My blog hates you - or Jen's = because my other Jen friend can't ever do anything on here either.<br /><br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-81667634414129880922019-09-30T12:19:44.014-04:002019-09-30T12:19:44.014-04:00For some reason my iPad is not letting me highligh...For some reason my iPad is not letting me highlight the spoiler, though I know what it is. (And at least Blogger is letting me comment yay!) <br /><br />But I agree about the subplot. I feel like that should have been spun off into its own book.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-31126306278819798032019-09-30T05:39:17.694-04:002019-09-30T05:39:17.694-04:00It sounds like this was a good read for you! It so...It sounds like this was a good read for you! It sounds like they have really changed a lot of elements from Pride and P, but for me that is a good thing because it makes it more unique and different. I love the sound of the food included, and the cultural focused storylines too. Great review x<br /><br />Olivia-S @ <a href="https://oliviascatastrophe.com/2019/09/american-love-story-book-review/" rel="nofollow">Olivia's Catastrophe</a>Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-28893224711818429602019-09-29T05:56:04.772-04:002019-09-29T05:56:04.772-04:00Any book with a chef, and talk of food, and I'...Any book with a chef, and talk of food, and I'm all in, and this scenario sounds like a really great read. Glad you enjoyed this one, and I'm adding this to my pile for sure. Hugs and Happy Sunday! ROROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-88171914519764095512019-09-28T22:30:28.220-04:002019-09-28T22:30:28.220-04:00I haven't read Pride & Prejudice and this ...I haven't read Pride & Prejudice and this is the first I've heard of this one. I'm sorry not everything worked for you, but it still sounds like a good read!Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-21202612454683017322019-09-28T21:59:51.910-04:002019-09-28T21:59:51.910-04:00Hmmm so I have not read P&P either, though unl...Hmmm so I have not read P&P either, though unlike you I don't even know much about it if I am being honest. I was kind of interested on this (admittedly, mostly because of the cover 😂) and it does sound rather interesting. I am *hoping* that because it is a series, the spoiler topic will be handled more in the next book(s)? Like- maybe the outcome will be more palatable because I wholly agree with you that nothing about that is okay whatsoever. Maybe I'll wait and see how it ends up being handled before I pick this one up. Fabulous review! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-5195612061526727892019-09-28T10:52:09.111-04:002019-09-28T10:52:09.111-04:00Not really my kind of book but I'm glad to hea...Not really my kind of book but I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-85091876104903361772019-09-27T13:33:46.334-04:002019-09-27T13:33:46.334-04:00Food is always good Tanya. Always lolFood is always good Tanya. Always lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-18191534532574516492019-09-27T13:33:27.046-04:002019-09-27T13:33:27.046-04:00It's a really good twist on it, I think. She s...It's a really good twist on it, I think. She says - having not read the original lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-73316852893680559082019-09-27T13:32:52.527-04:002019-09-27T13:32:52.527-04:00It says book #1 on Goodreads but no information on...It says book #1 on Goodreads but no information on any future books so I don't know. <br /><br />The subplot (& the one conversation) that bothered me doesn't take up much space so I'm sure you could overlook it.<br /><br />I think you will love the big messy family aspect. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-73680376823156322972019-09-27T13:31:23.989-04:002019-09-27T13:31:23.989-04:00It's a minor issue - page wise - but irritated...It's a minor issue - page wise - but irritated me. Not enough to ruin my enjoyment of the romance though.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-49906382964394505542019-09-27T13:04:39.661-04:002019-09-27T13:04:39.661-04:00I knew this was a P&P retelling but didn’t rea...I knew this was a P&P retelling but didn’t realize it was a gender swap. That’s a fun twist. And I love the foodie aspect. Always a bonus. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-85144346488171416952019-09-26T21:55:28.298-04:002019-09-26T21:55:28.298-04:00Ah hello?! This sounds like fun and my jam! I love...Ah hello?! This sounds like fun and my jam! I love P & P retellings, so sign me up!Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-47559648839398632312019-09-26T18:54:06.336-04:002019-09-26T18:54:06.336-04:00I had no idea this was going to be a series, but I...I had no idea this was going to be a series, but I am intrigued. Like you, I have never read P&P, but it doesn't stop me from reading its retellings. I like the gender swap and food and royal family tie-in. I think I could like this, and hopefully I can overlook the subplot. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-60713093698398108732019-09-26T16:35:59.908-04:002019-09-26T16:35:59.908-04:00You've definitely convinced me to read it, but...You've definitely convinced me to read it, but I'm glad for the heads up about what to expect from her family and the Yash thing. Great review, Karen!Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-52123911328383886962019-09-26T16:14:47.284-04:002019-09-26T16:14:47.284-04:00I agree with you on that. And even see why they wo...I agree with you on that. And even see why they wouldn't want to say something. But the attitude that his own family had about it was what bothered me. They were jerks all around. More worried about winning.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-83533411429725660562019-09-26T16:00:13.839-04:002019-09-26T16:00:13.839-04:00As for the spoiler, yes it made me mad, though, ho...As for the spoiler, yes it made me mad, though, honestly I felt that some would not have believed the right person<br /><br />I am also made at her family. Aholes!Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com