Why people recommend it
Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld is a witty, contemporary retelling of Jane Austen's beloved classic novel Pride and Prejudice, relocating the classic romance and family drama to the modern-day suburbs of Cincinnati. The novel puts a fresh spin on the Bennet family dynamics, romance, and societal expectations. The book was featured across multiple episodes of The Book Review podcast. In an episode titled Let's Talk About 'Demon Copperhead', Liz Egan recommended the novel during a broader conversation about favorite literary adaptations, praising its modern approach to the classic source material. Egan highlighted how the Cincinnati setting and contemporary character updates breathe new life into the familiar plot. Furthermore, Greg Coles discussed the novel on the episode Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘Listen, Liberal’, noting its status as a popular bestseller and a celebrated editor's choice. Coles referred to the work as a clever modern-day riff on Pride and Prejudice that successfully translates Austen's themes of class, marriage, and personal growth into twenty-first-century America. Through these enthusiastic endorsements and discussions, Sittenfeld's novel was framed as an accessible, highly entertaining read that bridges the gap between classic literature and modern domestic comedy for contemporary book lovers.
Who recommended it
- Liz Egan Recommended
- Greg Coles Discussed
Liz Egan — 1 mention
“so I think I would recommend eligible by Curtis sienfeld it is a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in the suburbs of Cincinnati”
Greg Coles — 1 mention
“Curtis sittenfeld uh novel eligible which is her modern day Riff on Pride and Prejudice”