During the MCO reading is the only activity that enanles me to soothe the mind and spirit in trying times. For my second book choice, I decided to go for ye old English with injections of horror and the macabre in the forms of the sea and its fishy dangers.
In this book, Jane Austen's beautiful work of literature maintains its characters while enjoying a fresh breath of air in its storyline.
The original text has all-new scenes of giant lobsters, rampaging octopi, two-headed sea serpents and other biological monstrosities. As our story opens, the Dashwood sisters are evicted from their childhood home and sent to live on a mysterious island full of savage creatures and dark secrets.
While sensible Elinor falls in love with Edward Ferrars, her romantic sister Marianne is courted by both the handsome Willoughby and the hideous man-monster Colonel Brandon. Can the Dashwood sisters triumph over meddlesome matriarchs and unscrupulous rogues to find true love? Or will they fall prey to the tentacles that are forever snapping at their heels?
This masterful potrait of Regency England blends Jane Austen's biting social commentary with ultraviolent depictions of sea monsters biting. It's survival of the fittest - and only the swiftest swimmers will find true love!
I know some will be against the idea of twisting a piece of well-known and well-loved old literature. However, I find this adds a certain appeal to the story and it certainly isn't boring. Happy reading and stay safe from COVID-19 during this MCO period!
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