Pride and Prejudice - Audio Book Review

Audio Book Review

Rating: 3.6

Pride and Prejudice

By

Jane Austen, Lulu Raczka

Narrated by

Marisa Abela, Harris Dickinson, ,

Glenn Close and 12 more

Release date

09-09-25

Language

English

Format

Original Recording Audiobook

Length

4 hrs and 34 mins

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Audio Book Review Technical Scores

Vocal Quality & Tone	• Clarity and pleasantness • Consistent tone throughout • Voice suits genre/characters	5	Beautifully produced by a superbe team
Characterisation & Performance	• Distinct voices • Genuine emotion • Avoids exaggeration or stereotype	3	Lovely, but this is not the original text, it has been adapted for radio. and it also includes pop music so inspired by the Brigertons
Pacing, Rhythm & Flow	• Natural pacing • Smooth phrasing • Effective pauses	3	This is a performance of Pride and Prejudice not the novel itself, and there are real liberties with the dialogue
Technical Production Quality	• Clean audio • Stable volume • Professional editing	5	Excellent
Engagement & Listener Experience	• Holds attention • Enhances story • Re-listen appeal	2	I was so distracted by the differences from the original, I could not wait to stop listening.

Audio Book Review

This Pride and Prejudice retelling is lush, sparkling, and unapologetically dramatic.

A full radio-style performance that often feels like a Bridgerton listen-alike. The cast is superb, the production flawless, and the vocal quality utterly utterly gorgeous.

But be warned: this is not Austen’s original text.

The adapted dialogue and modern musical flourishes are ambitious diversions, some delightful, some… eyebrow-raising. I found myself torn between admiring the creativity and whispering, “Somewhere, Jane Austen is turning in her grave.”

Still, if you enjoy Regency-but-make-it-pop vibes, it’s a fun, high-gloss diversion...

Just don’t expect strict literary fidelity.

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