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_ottavia_'s review against another edition
3.0
Probabilmente non ero esattamente nell'umore per rileggere questo libro, fatto sta che già alla prima lettura non mi aveva entusiasmato e questa seconda lettura ha confermato i miei dubbi.
Una storia carina, frizzante, a tratti divertente, con una struttura interna senza dubbio perfetta. Si legge velocemente ma, nel mio caso, si dimentica anche abbastanza velocemente. Non è, in nessun senso, una brutto libro, ma tra i classici è ben lontano dai miei preferiti.
Una storia carina, frizzante, a tratti divertente, con una struttura interna senza dubbio perfetta. Si legge velocemente ma, nel mio caso, si dimentica anche abbastanza velocemente. Non è, in nessun senso, una brutto libro, ma tra i classici è ben lontano dai miei preferiti.
brionyleigh's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
ajooleia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
gretatimaite's review against another edition
4.0
It's funny how much honesty to yourself can change the experience of reading a book.
It's my second time reading 'Pride and Prejudice' and the first time I did I had a prejudiced attitude. I was thinking I should read it as it's classics but expecting myself not to like because, well, I'm not someone to be into love stories, ok. I felt myself liking it but not admitting so in my head I only credited Austen with the nice and witty writing style. I'll ignore the fact that I watched the 1995 and 2005 adaptations. Few years fast forward, searching for non-academic reading that I know would make me enjoy the story, I turned to 'Pride and Prejudice'. I admitted to myself, like a real adult, that I liked it back then and would recommend the book.
The relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy is phenomenal and memorable, one that makes you a little bit envious but happy nevertheless. Other characters (do I mention Mr. Collins or Mrs. Bennet?!) are no less memorable and enjoyable to follow. But nobody beats the couple, of course.
One of the most vivid and thought-provoking situations for me was Mr. Collins marriage proposal to Elizabeth. His insistence that Lizzie's rejection is based on the idea that such an action would make him fall even deeper in love for her and that he understands (!) this and doesn't mind her doing this is mind-blowing.
"that it is usual with young ladies to reject the addresses of the man whom they secretly mean
to accept, when he first applies for their favour; and that sometimes the refusal is repeated a
second, or even a third time. I am therefore by no means discouraged"
It just made me think of when a woman tells a dude (or vice versa) that she does not want to have any sexual contact with him or move further, he believes that she plays some mind games and just wants him to want her more and thus says, "I know you want this too, you're so aroused!". Appalling.
Also, Mr. Collins is great at mansplaining too: "I consider myself more fitted by education and habitual study to decide on what is right than a young lady like yourself". Yeah mate, you are indeed a well-educated man whose judgment is always spot on. I deem it was very uncommon for young ladies like Elizabeth to be dismissed like this on the grounds of them lacking education, not to mention the idea that only an 'educated' one knows what is right and wrong. Gravely intolerable.
So yeah Jane Austen is still relevant today and maybe even more so as it's hard not to notice how many notions and stereotypes are still prevailing and, alas, I doubt will go away any time soon. The strong and well-developed character of Elizabeth's is refreshing and inspiring. She is not faultless but reflexive. The story's not complicated but containing many interesting themes like marriage, class, honour, and education and, of course, the issues of pride and prejudice :) the only thing I'm worried about is that the rest of Austen's books aren't as enjoyable as this one.
It's my second time reading 'Pride and Prejudice' and the first time I did I had a prejudiced attitude. I was thinking I should read it as it's classics but expecting myself not to like because, well, I'm not someone to be into love stories, ok. I felt myself liking it but not admitting so in my head I only credited Austen with the nice and witty writing style. I'll ignore the fact that I watched the 1995 and 2005 adaptations. Few years fast forward, searching for non-academic reading that I know would make me enjoy the story, I turned to 'Pride and Prejudice'. I admitted to myself, like a real adult, that I liked it back then and would recommend the book.
The relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy is phenomenal and memorable, one that makes you a little bit envious but happy nevertheless. Other characters (do I mention Mr. Collins or Mrs. Bennet?!) are no less memorable and enjoyable to follow. But nobody beats the couple, of course.
One of the most vivid and thought-provoking situations for me was Mr. Collins marriage proposal to Elizabeth. His insistence that Lizzie's rejection is based on the idea that such an action would make him fall even deeper in love for her and that he understands (!) this and doesn't mind her doing this is mind-blowing.
"that it is usual with young ladies to reject the addresses of the man whom they secretly mean
to accept, when he first applies for their favour; and that sometimes the refusal is repeated a
second, or even a third time. I am therefore by no means discouraged"
It just made me think of when a woman tells a dude (or vice versa) that she does not want to have any sexual contact with him or move further, he believes that she plays some mind games and just wants him to want her more and thus says, "I know you want this too, you're so aroused!". Appalling.
Also, Mr. Collins is great at mansplaining too: "I consider myself more fitted by education and habitual study to decide on what is right than a young lady like yourself". Yeah mate, you are indeed a well-educated man whose judgment is always spot on. I deem it was very uncommon for young ladies like Elizabeth to be dismissed like this on the grounds of them lacking education, not to mention the idea that only an 'educated' one knows what is right and wrong. Gravely intolerable.
So yeah Jane Austen is still relevant today and maybe even more so as it's hard not to notice how many notions and stereotypes are still prevailing and, alas, I doubt will go away any time soon. The strong and well-developed character of Elizabeth's is refreshing and inspiring. She is not faultless but reflexive. The story's not complicated but containing many interesting themes like marriage, class, honour, and education and, of course, the issues of pride and prejudice :) the only thing I'm worried about is that the rest of Austen's books aren't as enjoyable as this one.
itsanniek's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
The way this book still has me giggling and kicking my feet godDAMN
ifollowedthatrabbit's review against another edition
5.0
This is the second time I read Pride and Prejudice. The first time I read it I was 17 years old, and I remember when and where I bought it. I was with some friends visiting a second-hand books fair and after a while I saw this book. I was wanting to read it since a few years ago, so I bought it. I read it during summer holidays and loved it! Now I'm 34. So many things have happened during those 17 years, therefore now I can see the story from another perspective. It's quite interesting to remember what I thought when I first read it years ago and what I think now. I remember liking Elizabeth because of her "liveliness", as Darcy says, her wit, intelligence and strong character. Such a badass heroine! What do I think now? The same. Of course she was blind with pride and prejudice, as well as Darcy, but she realises she's been wrong. She learns the lesson. And she tries to mend things. She will always be one of my favourite heroines along with Elinor from Sense and Sensibility.
Speaking about age, did you know that Jane Austen was 21 years old when she finished writing this novel? She completed the first version between 1796 and 1797 and was finally published in 1813.
Speaking about age, did you know that Jane Austen was 21 years old when she finished writing this novel? She completed the first version between 1796 and 1797 and was finally published in 1813.
adaus's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
5.0
This book is my roman empire and I mean it!!!
jordydw's review against another edition
2.0
I read this for a book club and this just ain’t my style.. and that okay. I felt like I was reading something for school and I just needed to finish this book. Is Mr.Darcy autistic? Someone please answer this for me. They were all complicated in this book but I’m happy they found love. Lol also I couldnt live in this time frame. Forreal Forreal
3lean0r's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0