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Pudge and Prejudice

af AK Pittman

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Romance. Young Adult Fiction. Young Adult Literature. It's 1984 and after moving to Northenfield, Texas, with her family, Elyse Nebbit faces the challenge of finding her place in a new school, one dominated by social status and Friday night football. When Elyse's effortlessly beautiful older sister Jayne starts dating golden boy Charlie Bingley, Elyse finds herself curious about Charlie's popular and brooding best friend, Billy Fitz. Elyse's body insecurities eventually complicate her relationship with Billy, leaving Jayne and Elyse's exceedingly blunt friend, Lottie, to step in and help Elyse accept herself for who she is, pant size and all.… (mere)
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1980’s? Check. Retelling of one of my all time FAVORITE books. Check. Did I not want it to end? Double Check. I absolutely loved this retelling of P&P, with a dash of Emma thrown into the mix (Hello Frank Churchill). I laughed, I empathized, I teared up as I whipped through this story. Elyse is a touchy nugget who has met her match in Billy Fitz. The play on the names, including Pember Road (Pemberly!) was terrific. Jayne and Charlie were just like their original counterparts in P&P. And Lydia, poor, sweet, truly naive Lydia...just like the original Lydia...This is a definite keeper for library shelves everywhere! ( )
  Z_Brarian | Dec 12, 2022 |
Oh the nostalgia and perfection of mixing old with new. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am a huge fan of the original Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice, so anytime I come across an adaptation be it book or movie I simply must experience it. This book was such a delight! From the individual characters and their similarities to the original version to how she managed to follow the storyline from Janes and merge it into 80's Texas highschool teens everyday life is wonderful. The music references and placement thru the book was perfect as well. If your looking for a light hearted quick read romance that leaves you feeling good this may just be the book for you. ( )
  AnnE1018 | Oct 19, 2021 |
A retelling of Austen's Pride and Prejudice set in the '80s, you say? Yes, please!

Let me just say, A.K. Pittman crushed it with her delightful Pudge and Prejudice. In 1984, I was a junior just like Elyse's sister Jayne (please don't do the math) and this book brought back so many memories - the music in the book that Elyse listens to was the soundtrack of my high school years. However, for anyone NOT overwhelmed with nostalgia for their oversized sweater dresses and leggings or Gloria Vanderbilts (comb in the back pocket) and fuzzy sweaters and MTV, I think this book will have an equal amount of appeal because it's so well done. If anything, YA readers will laugh at how gloriously awkward we were back then while digging into just a really great story.

I thought the plot was handled really well, and parallels between the original and this retelling were a delight to discover. While some might say that a pairing of Elyse and Billy Fitz would be unlikely, I could see it from the standpoint that Elyse was probably the only teenage girl in the story (aside from Jayne, who was totally besotted with Charlie) who wasn't fawning over him.

Pittman's characters really nail the personalities of Austen's characters while being truly their own unique TEENAGE people. I truly adored Elyse Nebbit, the main character. She's funny, sassy, and her own person. At first, I thought the constant comments about her weight would be troubling (and those from her mom truly were). However, how she viewed her weight and how it affected how she saw herself really marked the growth she goes through over the course of the novel (pun not intended). I also loved how she refused to let other people use her weight to define her.

While the book has great dialogue (inner and between characters), is quick-witted and fun, it definitely has its moments of insight and poignancy - like when Billy says he likes her because she's not like all the other girls - and that she's not like what most people would think a guy like him would go for.

"Oh," I said, fighting for every syllable, "is this the part where I'm supposed to, like, throw myself at you in gratitude? You know, poor, fat girls like me can't usually get so much as a Hey from the likes of the great Billy Fitz. Am I supposed to feel grateful? Humbled? Should I be swooning right now? Do you keep smelling salts in your bag?"



From her first interaction with the moody, handsome Billy Fitz, we get a good sense of who Elyse Nebbit is and how she can hold her own, even around the cute guy who she figures won't give her the time of day.

"What do you even know about football?"

"I know you have the puny build of a running back and the arrogance of a quarterback. So, one of those. Am I right?"




Billy Fitz really is Mr. Darcy, if Mr. Darcy were a 16-year-old football player who drives a Camaro. Honestly, all the main characters - Billy, Charlie, Elyse's sisters Jayne and Lydia, are really well fleshed out, and fun takes on the originals. Charlie's little sister is a true horror in a most delightfully painful way.

The only character that I struggled with, honestly, was Elyse's friend Lottie (Charlotte, in Austen's world.). Lottie is that friend I think we all have who says exactly what's on her mind, no sugar coating it, and what's on her mind is not only brutally honest but also - well - wrong. She veers just short of mean, because I think she really believes what she's saying, and I really hated how she treated her boyfriend, Collin. For as outspoken as Elyse is, I was surprised that she never really pushed back on Lottie's bad takes on things like how girls like them needed to aim lower.

The author really nails the setting of the story, too. From the tinkling of the bells on the giant mums that scream "It's Homecoming" to the tired neighborhood where the Nebbits live, the pizza place on Friday nights, or the fanaticism of Texas football, images vividly form in my head.

I found myself rooting for spunky, self-deprecating, awkward Elyse. Overall, I found Pudge and Prejudice to be a delightfully fun, laugh-out-loud, read-it-in-one-sitting kind of story.

Thanks to the author and Lone Star Book Blog Tours for providing a review copy of the book. All opinions are my own. ( )
  jenncaffeinated | Jul 4, 2021 |
loved this entertaining, enlightening, story filled with witty dialogue, and well-timed humor. I adored all the 1980 references with music, movies, and clothes. I liked the way this author brilliantly sets up this story (I am still thinking about) as Elyse Nebbit’s family is uprooted and dropped into Northfield, Texas in 1984. I enjoyed getting to know and hanging out with this quirky family with Jayne, Elsye and the “littles” (a nickname for their little sisters).as they learn the lay of the land. I liked how the sisters encouraged one another and pulled together in a pinch as they adjusted to their new normal. Their lives would never be the same.

I liked the transparent way sisters Elyse and Jayne talked about body image and how they learned to feel ok in their own skin. Here is a comment by Elyse to her sister, Jayne, “I’ve always found something I needed more than a smaller waist. Like to read more books…”

This is an Elsye quote that gives you a peek into her personality and wisdom, “I would rather stand my ground in all my wrongness than step one foot into someone else’s idea of right, even if it means I’m sometimes left standing alone.” I delighted in how the author had readers experience Elyse Nebbit and her family adventures in this new town and state.

I loved how the author gave readers a peek into some high school drama, with a wide range of emotions, hurts and how these youngsters learn to recover. The author shows how these teens cope, have the courage to be themselves and have fun in their relationships with family, friends, boyfriends and classmates.

Make sure you sit down and take your time with this one. You will want to savor every second reading this delightful coming of age story, that is fascinating, and uplifting. This novel is a refreshing read and one that would work well for your next book club pick. I highly recommend it.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”

Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins!
The Book Club Network blog www.bookfun.org ( )
  norastlaurent | Mar 3, 2021 |
I'm not big on romance novels, but when I saw the cover and synopsis of Pudge & Prejudice by A.K. Pittman, I knew that this was one book I had to read. It just seemed so relatable. I'm so happy that I did get a chance to read this book because I have become totally smitten with it!

I thought the plot for Pudge & Prejudice was very well written. It's 1984, and fifteen year old Elyse (nicknamed "Pudge" by her older sister) and her family have just moved to Texas. It's a bit of a culture shock at first, but Elyse learns the ropes quickly. While her beautiful, older sister Jayne has no trouble fitting in at high school, Elyse's body issues complicate things especially when it comes to guys like Billy Fritz. Will Elyse ever be able to get over her looks or will the way she thinks of herself be her downfall?

The plot for Pudge & Prejudice is such a cute one, and it's one I can semi-relate too. (I never had a crush on any of the football players at my school, but I was a chubby teen like Elyse.) Pittman does an excellent job of making the small Texas town that Elyse lives in come to life. I could picture every sight, taste, and smell throughout the book. I just had to open my book, and I was instantly transported. The pacing for Pudge & Prejudice was spot on. I found myself not wanting to put this book down. It held my interest from the very first page. I loved the 1980's references, and I was glad that they weren't overdone like some other books. One thing that I did enjoy about Pudge & Prejudice is that the romance isn't all in your face. It's hard for me to describe, but although there was some romance, it wasn't what the whole book was about. I didn't spot any plot twists, but Pudge & Prejudice is such a fantastic book that it didn't need any plot twists. There was a minor cliffhanger at the end of the book which mentions the summer after Elyse's sophomore year. I'm hoping this will turn into a series because I would love to see what happened to Elyse and her sister Jayne that summer. (I was so sad when the book ended.) I will say that I did find some of the book a bit unrealistic as to who crushes on Elyse. I have never known something like that to happen. Maybe it happens to a small minority, but I never knew it to happen at any school I had ever known. However, this was such a sweet and fun read that I didn't mind. I liked seeing how the story would progress.

Kudos to A.K. Pittman for writing such fantastic well fleshed out characters! I think I knew someone like each character mentioned when I was in school. I could picture each character in Pudge & Prejudice as if they were someone I knew in real life. Elyse was the most relatable character for me. I was her in high school (minus the crush on a football player). I sympathized with her more than any other character I've ever came across in a book. Pittman's portrayal of an overweight teen struggling with self esteem issues was perfect. I loved how sweet Jayne, Elyse's older sister, was. I loved the relationship between between Jayne and Elyse. The way they looked out for each other was really sweet. Charlie was also a really nice guy, and it was interesting to read about his and Jayne's relationship especially when the problem of sports came up. Billy was an interesting character. He's the only one that I couldn't imagine knowing in real life. Perhaps they are unicorns at exist somewhere, but I had never known anyone like Billy when I was a teen (and even now). However, Billy was a complex and great character. I did enjoy reading about him. Lottie was well fleshed out, but she seemed a bit too snobby for my liking. She was way too blunt and what she said about her boyfriend really irked me. She treated her boyfriend horribly. If I was Elyse, I wouldn't have been friends with her for very long, but I understand how hard it was for Elyse to make friends. Unfortunately, I did know people like Lottie in my school. Lydia (Elyse's younger sister) was fun to read about as was Gage although I never really trusted Gage for some reason.

Trigger warnings for Pudge & Prejudice include minor kissing, a mention of sex, a mention of punching someone, cheating, and body issues.

All in all, Pudge & Prejudice is such a cute and fun read. It's got such a relatable plot and a cast full of characters that everyone can relate to. This is one book that I could definitely picture as a successful Netflix series. (I know I'd binge watch for sure!) I would definitely recommend Pudge & Prejudice by A.K. Pittman to everyone aged 13+ that are after a sweet and fun read. This is one book that will leave you smiling long after you've read it.
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(A special thank you to Lone Star Literary Life for providing me with a paperback copy of Pudge & Prejudice by A.K. Pittman in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.) ( )
  khal_khaleesi | Jan 31, 2021 |
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Romance. Young Adult Fiction. Young Adult Literature. It's 1984 and after moving to Northenfield, Texas, with her family, Elyse Nebbit faces the challenge of finding her place in a new school, one dominated by social status and Friday night football. When Elyse's effortlessly beautiful older sister Jayne starts dating golden boy Charlie Bingley, Elyse finds herself curious about Charlie's popular and brooding best friend, Billy Fitz. Elyse's body insecurities eventually complicate her relationship with Billy, leaving Jayne and Elyse's exceedingly blunt friend, Lottie, to step in and help Elyse accept herself for who she is, pant size and all.

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