I have been a long standing fan of historical romance. So, when Netflix announced that Bridgerton was happening, you can bet your a$$ that I was totally onboard that train. While I hadn't read the series, the idea that a regency era romance series was coming to life on screen was something that made me want to jump for joy. Okay, I really did jump for joy. And, of course, I had to read the books if I was going to watch the series. That is always a must for me. So, here are my thoughts.
I loved both of them. I'm not going to even pretend that I didn't. I found the series to be softcore porn, if I'm being honest, but it was also refreshing to see some of the changes that were made with the characters as well as the fact that the men were also full on nude like the women (this is a problem in a lot of shows that involve nudity: the women will be completely naked and the men are still almost completely dressed). I have to admit that, as always, I totally enjoyed the book more. And here's why:
Violet Bridgerton is a trip in both the show and in the book, but there is just something about her in the book that made me absolutely love her. Her eight children, whether they were grown adults or not, were not too old for her to take by the ear when they did something that displeased her (which she totally does at a couple of different points in the book). She was totally one of those mothers who was seeking the best match for her daughter. So much so that she would drag poor Daphne around like she was a show pony in the book. You don't so much get that in the Netflix series.
Another thing I enjoyed more in the book was Daphne. She came across as more of the contemporary girl next door type of character. She kept shocking Simon with some of the things she said and did because most uppercrust ladies just didn't behave that way. One of the things she kept mentioning is that she had a hard time making a match because most men viewed her a "just friend" material. So, Anthony was not the one driving suitors away (which is what was happening in the Netflix series), it was the fact that she was so friendly and amiable in general that most men viewed her as companion material instead of wife material.
Like I said before, I totally enjoyed both the Netflix series as well at the book. I am gearing up to read Anthony's story next in anticipation for watching the next season. Book #1 got a solid 3 out of 5 stars from me. I'll let you know how book #2 does soon!
Happy Reading!
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