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laurenleigh's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Perhaps this is surprising, but this is actually my first truly finished Jane Austen novel. (Sorry Ms. Osick, I never finished Sense & Sensibility in the 10th grade.) I knew the plot line quite well for this novel, which made it a pleasant and easy read while crocheting on planes, etc. I guess I can understand why this is such a perennial favorite for so many, but I can’t say I quite get the obsession. I didn’t feel a lot of attachment to Elizabeth or Darcy. I thought Jane and Bingley were more sympathetic characters, though Bingley loses points for having this affections and attentions so easily diverted by a friend. I wonder if this book is one of those cases where people feel so much devotion to it because of nostalgia, having first read it when they were younger. Not that there is anything wrong with that! I just think I missed the Jane Austen bandwagon.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
lucy12345's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Classism
Minor: Incest
chipsqul's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
something light-hearted that would surely hook you. a perfect dose of romance added
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
culzean's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Classism, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic friendship
burnt_milk's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fantastic. My perception is undoubtedly coloured by the conservative historical reality this book was written in, however despite that I found it subversive and enjoyable to read. Elizabeth is abundantly fun to listen to judge other people.
Additionally, while it does technically suit Mrs Bennet's character, the narrator's voice for her was unbearably agitated and shrill, which made it hard to listen to at points.
Additionally, while it does technically suit Mrs Bennet's character, the narrator's voice for her was unbearably agitated and shrill, which made it hard to listen to at points.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Classism, and Sexism
Minor: Incest
krystalgaia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
I admire how interconnected every characters' decisions are. The characters are dynamic, the pacing was perfect, the subplots were resolved wonderfully, and the "clear and obvious" goal was reached satisfactorily — in other words, it made sense. Impeccable worldbuilding too: Austen took her time, so when I got to the midpoint, it was satisfying. And the climax? Beyond satisfying. The story structure was also very clear.
Austen plays around with words like how Elizabeth does: witty, clever, snappy. And although the Penguin Classics edition preserved the early 19th century language which Austen had used, it's still a fairly easy read for a modern reader—and English is my second language.
Austen plays around with words like how Elizabeth does: witty, clever, snappy. And although the Penguin Classics edition preserved the early 19th century language which Austen had used, it's still a fairly easy read for a modern reader—and English is my second language.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, and Sexism
grizzlysnack's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Incest and Adult/minor relationship
wickedgrumpy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Another re-read for me and while this rating and review might be colored by nostalgia, I still find myself enjoying it thoroughly and it remains a comfort for me to pick up again and again.
It is probably one of the best examples of how people can change over time and go through a redemption arc after their character failings are pointed out to them since they do it with no expectations of the other (even if there is plenty of hopeful yearning). This goes for Darcy and Eliza both.
It is probably one of the best examples of how people can change over time and go through a redemption arc after their character failings are pointed out to them since they do it with no expectations of the other (even if there is plenty of hopeful yearning). This goes for Darcy and Eliza both.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic relationship
mmefish's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
Just as lovely as the first time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Incest
namzuru's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
3.25
i used an audio book while reading or i would have just never properly understood what was happening, did make things more enjoyable tho. the book was slow at times but oh my when it wasn’t i got really into it and was heavily invested in these characters. there were plot point i just did not care about at all. the whole thing about lydia and wickham omg i did not care. even thought it did add to the development of elizabeth and darcy. i just really wanted to move past them. when it wasn’t focusing darcy and elizabeth i just really wanted it to go back to them. omg chapter 43 😩😩
i have to be honest i like the movie better 🤭
favourite quote:
“I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun.” - mr Darcy to elizabeth
taylor swift songs that embody this book:
i almost do
i have to be honest i like the movie better 🤭
favourite quote:
“I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun.” - mr Darcy to elizabeth
taylor swift songs that embody this book:
i almost do
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship