Pride & Prejudice and Zombies Puzzles
Location: at home
Date Played: December 8, 2023
Team size: 1; we recommend 1
Duration: 180+ minutes
Price: about $24
REA Reaction
Marjolein Bastin's The Jane Austen Escape Room Book was exactly what it claimed to be: a romp through Regency era drama alongside Elizabeth Bennet and a host of familiar faces from Pride and Prejudice.
The book contained 18 puzzles. There was a significant range of what I was expected to solve and how long each puzzle lasted. Some puzzles could be described as an activity where the solution didn't render an answer, but the task was meant to be completed to move forward.
I had the most difficulty with knowing if I had the correct answer. To confirm a solution I had to refer to the solutions page near the back of the book. If I wasn't careful I could easily spoil future solutions. The clues section was set immediately before the solutions, but the introduction for this tool was subtle and I did not realize clues were available until after I had completed the story.
All of the art included was gorgeous and the style felt accurate to the time period. I had fun riding along as all of the drama unfolded, and felt satisfied by the happy ending. This book reminded me why I am a fan of Jane Austen. The writing had her voice and it made me want to curl up with some tea and put on the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice. If you love Pride and Prejudice this book should be right up your alley.
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