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  • Series: Pride and Prej. and Zombies (Book 1)
  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Quirk Books; First Paperback Edition edition (March 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1594744548
  • ISBN-13: 978-1594744549
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.8 x 8 inches
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3.0 out of 5 starsMore Zombies But Less Austen: Yet Another Moster Mash Up, Slight but Fun
By K. Harris HALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWER on March 23, 2010
Format: Paperback
When you remove the novelty from a novelty novel, you end up with something akin to "Dawn of the Dreadfuls." Mind you, there is nothing particularly wrong with Steve Hockensmith's prequel to the surprise hit of last year, "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies"--it just seems somewhat unnecessary. I will defend "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" as an ingenious experiment, but its foremost success was to meld actual Jane Austen text with a story of the undead. This is what made the experience unique and daring. Seth Grahame-Smith challenged modern readers, and horror readers at that, to revisit (or in many cases, visit for the first time) Austen's prose in an audacious new way.

As a stand alone volume, "Dawn of the Dreadfuls" is a perfectly readable, enjoyable and pleasant little book. Charting the journey of the Bennet family in the years prior to "P&P&Z," we see the rise of the unmentionables within the sleepy little countryside and the call to arms of the Bennet daughters. From frivolous schoolgirls to lethal warriors, "Dreadfuls" plays as more of a family saga. Headstrong Elizabeth is still at the forefront, but all the characters get their due. Since "Dreadfuls" isn't tied to a particular format as "P&P&Z" was, the opportunity for more zombie mayhem and bloodshed presents itself. The spectacularly staged grand finale is even reminiscent of an upscale "Night of the Living Dead."

Hockensmith does try for the tone of Austen, especially in the romantic dalliances, but not the language. Funny and irreverent as it may be (and that's a good thing), it just lacks the novelty and cleverness factor of its predecessor. In broad strokes, he stays true to the idea of the characters if not their specifics.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsPut down the embroidery needles; let's kill a Zombie!
By Jan on April 29, 2010
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Let's start off with some reviewer honesty, here. I've never been fond of Zombie stories, or movies. C'mon, who could be afraid of something that walks with the efficiency of a two-toed sloth, while shedding body parts. More than once, I've shouted, 'don't scream---just run.' Now Vampires, my favorite creatures of the night, they're a different story. You can't run from them---and they can be so darn seductive, too. Not so with gooey, smelly, Zombies. Ugh!

Now you know why I've avoided Seth Grahame-Smith's work, to which 'Dawn of the Dreadfuls' is the prequel. Then destiny unfolded and Hockensmith's work was a Vine offering. My curiosity was piqued by the brilliant cover art. I hesitantly made the selection with limited expectations. Zombie's aside, I wasn't quite sure how I'd feel about anyone messing with Ms. Austen's masterpiece, P&P. I was prepared to be the worst critic.

I'm here to confess that, 'Dawn of the Dreadfuls,' was some of the most fun my free-child has had, in a long time. It was nothing like I expected. From the moment that dear Mr. Ford becomes an animated cadaver, at his own funeral, the action starts and there is scarcely a dull moment.

All of the characters are well developed and delightful, but the Bennett girls steal the show, particularly Lizzy. The girls experience many of the societal ills witnessed in P&P---that of a patriarchal society with strict social and moral boundaries. As in P&P, the girls were content to spend countless hours primping, daydreaming and searching for the perfect suitor. Of course, Mrs. Bennett is in typical form, pushing them toward higher social status. Then suddenly, their lives change.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsBetter than Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, but...
By Christina (A Reader of Fictions) on November 28, 2010
Format: Paperback
I am an ardent Austen fan girl and read far more of the published fan fiction than is probably entirely good for me. Along this vein, I could not resist picking up Pride and Prejudice and Zombies when I heard of it. I expected hilarity, but got what I found to be a shoddy, lazy job. That book seemed to have been written primarily through the use of Word's ctrl-f replace function, changing terms like "practicing the pianoforte" to "practicing the deadly arts." There were a few clever elements, but, for the most part, I hated it. Nevertheless, I could not resist giving the prequel a try.

To my surprise, this one was much better. The reason for this is that Hockensmith could not simply change a few words and sections in an already published novel. He actually wrote a story. It is silly and sensational and gory, the plot rather ridiculous, but that is all to be expected. For my part, I recommend reading this and skipping the book it is prequel-ing, but everyone can make their own decision on that.
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3.0 out of 5 starsHAAIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
By S. L. Majczan on December 31, 2015
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As one review stated you have to read this as a tongue in cheek farcical take-off of Pride and Prejudice. I was smiling at the nonsensical action all the way through. This is not my usual fare in reading although I have read hundreds of Jane Austen Fan Fiction books and P&P is my favorite variation. But it is almost unthought-of for me to read of fantasy creatures in connection with these romances. Books about Vampires, Werewolves, Sea Creatures, and Zombies belong on other book shelves in my opinion.

However when I learned that a movie is being released in February of 2016 titled Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (from the sequel to this book) the thought of reading the novel began to rattle around in my brain. I then learned from a friend, Claudine, that there was both a prequel and a sequel. So I finally decided to dive in.

I don’t want to relate too much of the story although I can’t really say that there was much mystery involved. Language from canon is used on various pages but rarely as in canon. The characters are few of those with which we are familiar: Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and 5 daughters, Charlotte, Mrs. Long and Mrs. Hill and the setting is Hertfordshire with Meryton, Longbourn and Netherfield. We have 3 men posturing for 2 of the sisters. But nowhere to be found in this book are the Bingleys or the Darcys or even Colonel Fitzwilliam. There is, however, a mention of Lady Catherine and her role is a surprise.

The undead/THE DREADFULS enter upon this tale immediately as we read of a funeral service during the which the corpse stirs from his casket. His wife is all happiness as she believes he was NOT dead and that a mistake has been made and she wants to embrace him.Read more ›
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2.0 out of 5 starsDreadful (Pun intended)

This is a dreadful book (pun intended). Seriously. It's like the author never read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. The discrepancies are too numerous to mention. Read more

Published 11 days ago by empress8411
3.0 out of 5 starsEnjoyable, Light Reading

It's a prequel like no other of Jane Austen's classic with enough original language and story to be fairly true to the original (except the zombies, of course). Read more

Published 11 days ago by Kitchens
5.0 out of 5 starsThis sequel is funnier than the original Pride and Prejudice ...

This sequel is funnier than the original Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Different authors. This author wrote a sequel to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. I plan to read it next.

Published 19 days ago by Chicago Gal
4.0 out of 5 starsSuch a good book, I really did enjoy reading it

Such a good book, I really did enjoy reading it. Will be buying the rest of these books written by the author. 1st one I've read

Published 23 days ago by Alex
5.0 out of 5 starsA terrific prequel which leads to the story expanding into three...

Unlike Pride and Prejudice and Zombies which contained parts of the original Pride & Prejudice novel and added storyline by Hockensmith the
"Dawn of the Dreadfuls" is... Read more

Published 1 month ago by daniel talioaga
5.0 out of 5 starsSo clever!

A great read whether you are an Austen fan or not!

Published 1 month ago by Crave
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

An amusing take on a classic tale. A little gory but entertaining.

Published 1 month ago by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 starsI think you will love the humor.

Very fun!

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5.0 out of 5 starsPP&Z Rules

Zombie novel are a dime for twelve, so it was really fun to read one in the setting of my favorite author, Jane Austin. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Jenifer Hansen
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

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