*** The caveat being that this is in an ideal world where the source material is not mangled beyond recognition or enjoyment. For the most part I get anxious when I hear something I love is being adapted for the screen.

I liked the writing style and the narrative choices. It made me think about familiar characters in new ways. Some pacing issues, a few parts felt longer than necessary, but that’s a nitpick. If you’re into austenverse stuff, I would try The Heiress by Molly Greeley.

Exsqueeze me, how was that not already the case?!