It's virtually impossible to modernize a story and keep everyone happy. I get that. But if you really love Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice, you probably won't fall for Curtis Sittenfeld's attempt. 
 I was mostly unimpressed, particularly with the absurd amount of chapters; the flatness of Liz; the missing romantic tension; and the lack of P&P's wit and charm. Plus, there are, in my estimation, perfectly valid points regarding Sittenfeld's inclusion and poor handling of black and trans characters. 
 Is it a breezy summer read? I guess, if you ignore all the above. But there are lots of those--so many books, so little time, you know?