I felt like this was absent from The Duke and I. In the show, the audience gets to see Daphne grow and partake in a journey of self-discovery, learning more about herself and her sexuality. One difference between the series and the novel that stood out to me was Daphne and her development. I imagine though that the other Brdigerton children will get their moment later in the series as they each get their own book.
I think what was so great about the show was that while Daphne and Simon were the central story the other characters felt like fully realized people. Even the other members of the Bridgerton family do not have as much backstory or involvement in the plot as they do in the Netflix adaptation. While other main characters from the show are in it, most are only mentioned briefly. It’s important to note that The Duke and I primarily focuses on Daphne and Simon. There were even a few easter eggs for Austen fans such as Lady Whistledown’s comment “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a married man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of an heir”. Quinn’s tone was often satirical and funny while Lady Whistledown’s excerpts felt like they could have been based on real gossip columns produced during this period. Maybe it’s because I just finished reading most of Jane Austen’s portfolio but when reading this novel I was reminded a lot of said author. It seems perfect for people looking for a light beach read. While I have never read any of Danielle Steel’s works, my non-reader mother can’t get enough I imagine that The Duke and I has a similar vibe. Quinn’s text can be enjoyed by a wide variety of readers. Many stories written about or during the Regency era can be full of complex terminology or dense imagery. I think that this would be a great starting off point for people who don’t often read but really liked watching the Bridgerton show. The Duke and I was surprisingly addictive even though I already knew the story I finished the book in two days. The first thing I’d like to point out is that Julia Quinn has a very compelling and accessible writing style.
Since we are still waiting on season two I decided it would be a great time to read the first book (and potentially the whole series) to sate my addiction to these characters and their stories. It was hard to ignore the first book, The Duke and I, when every time I logged into Goodreads the advertisement for the novel filled my screen. The book series that inspired this adaptation became all the buzz as the show took off.
I watched the series multiple times with friends and even took a class on Jane Austen to keep the Regency era relevant in my life. Like many Netflix subscribers, I became obsessed with everything involving Bridgerton when the show dropped last year.
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