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Fire Island Review: Modern Pride & Prejudice Adaptation Is Heartfelt & Funny
It is a truth universally acknowledged that any adaptation of Jane Austen’s work is worth watching at least once. There will never be enough adaptations of the beloved books written by the English novelist as the themes and characters of her books continue to resonate. It is doubtful that Austen ever thought her books would hold so much weight in the 21st century, but it is even harder to imagine that her crown jewel, Pride and Prejudice, would be held in such high regard by a gay Korean American comedian named Joel Kim Booster, who loosely adapted Austen's novel in Fire Island. Booster’s story doesn’t need the conventions built by Austen, but his writing is a searing reminder that Austen’s tale is deeply rooted in universal themes that can and will resonate with anyone.