A ways back, I let you guys know that The Mrs. isn’t a big fan of horror, but sure does love Jane Austin. I mentioned this because an ideal book had just come out for the both of us: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES. I had no idea that Ms. Austin’s new affair with our genre would be continuing! Because now, here comes…
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY AND SEA MONSTERS! How the hell do you like that freakin’ cover up top?! It kind of reminds me of the Davy Jones character from PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN. Looks like some major fun. Here’s the synopsis:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters expands the original text of the beloved Jane Austen novel with 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 portrait 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!
Just fantastic. I know that talk has already begun about PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES turning into a movie. Perhaps SENSIBILITY, by Austin and Ben H. Winters, will be next in line? To order yourself a copy of the book simply click right HERE.