It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single literary classic in possession of a good reputation must be in want of some zombies.
Lots of them.
Or at least that's what the latest publishing industry trend tells us. For those not in the know, some of the current No. 1 best-selling books are those with titles such as "Pride & Prejudice & Zombies" and "Sense & Sensibility & Sea Monsters." There's also "Android Karenina" and "Night of the Living Trekkies."
This trend (which is going to soon hit theaters as well) is taking literary classics and turning them on their head by adding horror (and to some, humor) elements. For traditional literature lovers, this has naturally been a controversial issue.
However that has not stopped the trend. Quirk Books is now releasing "Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadful," which takes this trend a step farther by being a prequel about the lives of the Bennett girls prior to Elizabeth and Darcy's drawn out mating dance. Better yet, there's even a book trailer for your viewing pleasure:
Naturally, with my complete lack of maturity, I find books like these immensely amusing and will be reading them once I finish my giant (and possibly ill-conceived) project of reading all of Jane Austen's novels in a row (S&S and P&P down and currently on "Mansfield Park"). Not to mention, I'm a firm believer that the presence of zombies improves everything.
But I'm curious what you guys think.
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Reading this book was difficult for me at first, believe it or not. It took me a while to come to grips with the fact that this is a parody/zombification of the original, so if Darcy is more forward and snarky than he should be, it's OK. I get a bit protective of my literary favorites.
"Sense and Sensability and Sea Monsters" wasn't as enjoyable for me as "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies."
March 21, 2010 at 9:07 p.m.War and Peace, and Zombies.
Gone with the Zombies.
Old Yeller, the Zombie Dog.
Island of the Blue Zombies.
Vampires Vs Zombies.
Robs' Zombie Tour
Zombiepaloza!
(I know, I digress)
Being the avid horror movie buffs we are, Glenda and I look forward to whatever hollywood and great writers can bring us along the lines of great literary works with the added spin of ZOMBIES!
Someday HEB will have to add an isle for zombie food. (pickled brains, brain pilaf, shrimp brains[caviar for zombies]) Muahh! ahh! ahh! ahhhh!
Give me rock music, beer, and zombies!
March 20, 2010 at 3:29 p.m.I went Bronte on you but *I'm* reading Jane Eyre. =P
March 19, 2010 at 3:51 p.m.I think someone should put a vampire spin on Wuthering Heights. During Heathcliff's long absence he could have been bitten. He could come back just in time to save Catherine. You know, some of his language almost sounded a bit blood thirsty... hmmmm
March 19, 2010 at 3:50 p.m.Evidently, this stuff is based on real time videos of our government at work. At the rate they're pushing HELLCARE we'll all be pukin' blood soon enough.
March 19, 2010 at 3:44 p.m.and i thought i was the only one in love with the idea of adding zombies to classics. im right there with ya aprill! lol.
March 19, 2010 at 2:55 p.m.Oh no. Do I dare ask why? Is it the geeky reading of all of Austen's books? Would it help me look cooler if told you I read them while drinking a cocktail and jamming to techno music?
March 19, 2010 at 2:43 p.m.Girl.....You really need to get out more often!!!
March 19, 2010 at 2:34 p.m.