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lisademar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The slowest slow burn to ever burn, and the humor still hits 200 years later. It deserves its recognition as one of the best novels of all time.
nikkideeley's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Book 79 of 2024: Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”
Mrs Bennet has one mission, to find her five daughters suitable husbands, much to Mr Bennet’s disdain.
Review:
⭐️ 5/5
A classic that truly stands the test of time! I can’t believe I’ve waited this long to read Pride and Prejudice. I fell in love with Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet as characters. Elizabeth’s sass and wit amused me greatly and she is a powerhouse character that would be admired by modern day standards too! A fantastic story of prejudices, marriage and love.
Challenges:
📚Books in 2024: 79/60
📚Bonus Challenge of the 52 Book Club Challenge: Includes a Wedding Read It, Watch It
Book Information:
📖 Pages: 329
📖 Format: Paperback
📖 Type: Fiction
📖 Genre: Romance, Classics, Literary
Favourite Quotes:
“You puzzle me exceedingly. If what I have hitherto said can appear to you in the form of encouragement, I know not how to express my refusal in such a way as may convince you of its being one”
“Do not consider me now as an elegant female intending to plague you, but as a rational creature speaking the truth from her heart”
“The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of either merit or sense.”
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🎬 My Film Rating: ⭐️ /5
pinkyisreading's review against another edition
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hazelcathan's review against another edition
5.0
I just adore Pride and Prejudice. Think this was my 3rd or 4th reread
ilianita's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Pride and Prejudice is likely one of Austen's most iconic reads. It covers the gentry through the love lives of the daughters of the less well-to-do gentry. The marriages all display a variety of reasons for marriage-- security, money, built trust, love, on and on.
However, I personally found Lydia's love life plotline rather long-winded, and the explanation of Darcy's involvement, a bit of a pain to get through. I am unsure if I believe in the love between Elizabeth and Darcy, finding Elizabeth to be more of a tool to chip away at his ego rather than a development similar to Jane and Bingley. Yet, that is one of the burdens to bear in mind when you consider historical conceptions of love and marriage.
In any case... but for the 2005 adaptation of this piece, I am not sure I would pick up this book for a read. It truly adapts this piece through beautiful acting and storytelling.
However, I personally found
In any case... but for the 2005 adaptation of this piece, I am not sure I would pick up this book for a read. It truly adapts this piece through beautiful acting and storytelling.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
vatodd's review against another edition
5.0
Nostalgia probably helped from growing up loving the 2005 film but I absolutely loved it. I really felt Elizabeth's emotions. It felt like I was on the journey with her.
sonyerin's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5