Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

The mash-up is so unexpected and clever—I'm curious how the idea first came about and what the author hoped to achieve with this mix.

The tone shifts between hilarious and gruesome were pretty sharp. I wonder if others felt the humor softened the horror or made it more enjoyable.

Adding zombies into the mix changes the stakes and setting, but does it also shed new light on the characters' societal struggles?