What are you feelings about Quirky Classics?

I thought it was funny at first, but now the joke seems to be wearing a bit thin. I read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and Mr Darcy Vampyre, but have not bothered with any of the others. If it introduces someone to the classics who would not normally read them, then it's probably a good thing, but there is no need to oversaturate the market either.

I was recently in Borders and saw all the different books and was wondering the same thing. Actually my first thought was "How the heck did that one guy have the chance to 'write' all these books?" but then I realized that it was, obviously, more than one person rewriting them.

I have Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters. My mom bought them for me knowing that they're my kinds of books -- after all, my love of literature combined with my fascination with zombies -- what could be better? But honestly Zombies didn't do it for me, and I haven't even given Sea Monsters a go yet (though I plan to this summer).

But I do think that they're a bit funny, even if not much to me, then a lot to a whole bunch of people (there's this kid at my school who is obsessed with them -- he arranged for the author to come talk at lunch; he shows the previews at ASM on the projector; he makes the book his profile picture on Facebook).

So no, I don't think they're taking it too far. If the writing or the ideas turn old and unoriginal, but they refuse to quit for the money or fame, that's taking it too far. But if these newest releases are of the same quality as the older, 'original' books, then no, I think it's good to keep it going. It's a funny and original premise and I'm planning on reading them, and I hope I'll find them enjoyable. I mean, if it gets old, stop. But to my knowledge, they're still as funny as ever (I could be wrong though), so if people enjoy them I don't see the problem with continuing.

I love Pride and Prejudice. And I love zombies. But Pride and Prejudice and Zombies just didn't do it for me. The writing was awful. Sure, Jane Austen's parts were as great as ever, but it was so obvious when Seth Grahame-Smith came in. And then there were the awkward jokes that didn't even make me laugh in my head (Except for sarcastic laughter. There was a lot of that.)

I'm not a priss about classics either. I love weird twists in stories as much as the next person, but I'm not going to be reading any other books in Quirky Classics.

The only one you've mentioned that I've read is P&P&Z. I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I was. Many of my friends were laughing themselves sick over it. Although I found some parts amusing, it seemed ... I don't know - a bit stilted, if that makes sense. I always thought it was supposed to mesh well and still be amusing, but it was, like Apple Frost mentioned, incredibly easy to tell where Austen ended and the other author began. (and no, it wasn't because I know Pride and Prejudice by heart)

I'm not sure where I stand on this issue. I guess if it's still selling, some readers must enjoy them. I personally, don't really get the appeal. But that's just me.

I did, however, like "Bored of the Rings" very much indeed.

LuthienX

I recently picked up Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and enjoyed every minute of it.

Personally, I love these classics. I know some of my friends (especially those who worship Austen) were upset about these "re-writes," calling them "disgraceful bastards of literature" and such.

But I don't see them like that at all. I think they are ingenius. Just like children sometimes have to be fed chocolate cake with veggies baked in, sometimes teens (and adults) need to take in their classics with some sea monsters or zombies thrown in.

I don't really care about the writing that much, because these aren't suppose to be "masterpieces." They're spoofs. When you watch Epic Movie or any of those other parody films, you don't expect it to be filled with Oscar-worthy acting or good dialogue or a captivating story, do you? Of course not!

I support these "Quirky Classics" one-hundred-percent. They're lots of fun and I don't see anything wrong with 'em. I honestly can't wait for such titles as "Of Mice and Men and Werewolves" or "Oliver Twist, Superhero" to show up in stores.