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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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solouncapitulomas's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

austen invented enemies to lovers

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james1star's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I won’t explain the plot too much as other reviews can probably tell you and I honestly don’t want to. It’s kinda like an enemies to lovers romance set in the regency era centring on the MC Elizabeth Bennet with many other characters, taking place in various locations but primarily the Bennett’s home of Longbourn in Hertfordshire and varying twists/events. Some parts of the story were a little repetitive and annoying but overall I did enjoy it, it mostly made sense and I guess I was pleased at how it all came together.

The writing was mostly readable despite being over 200 years old and it did follow well enough. There were certainly words/phrases I didn’t fully get but - with the help of following along with an audiobook - I understood the story as a whole. It’s quite descriptive, brining characters and locations to life which I did enjoy. Austen’s talent shone through and it’s clear why Pride and Prejudice has stood the test of time becoming a classic.

The characters were not all fully love/likeable but they were definitely well developed, analysed and growth was integral to the story. Elizabeth was by far my favourite character, she did ikr me at points but I liked how headstrong she was not really hiding her true self no matter to whom was her company - this was most apt with Lady Catherine (I liked her power but she was a boaster, looking down on people) where she refused to dull herself down - and her personality grew on me as the story developed. Jane Bennet was a pleasant, kind person who was wronged but it turned out well in the end. The other sisters weren’t all that involved - Lydia the most and I did not like her, ugh she was so ‘ooh look at me, I’m married and now I’m better then all of you’ = ewww - and the dad again somewhat absent, the mum was a strong character who too spoke her mind and didn’t let her position as a woman hold her back mostly. Mr Bingley was, like Jane, a nice personality and contrasted against the afronted Mr Darcy. He had the most character growth in the book, at first his actions were rude, acting in accordance of his own pride and prejudice (fitting title Jane Austen - I’m impressed) but we later learn some actions were done with good intentions certainly becoming a nicer person. Mr Collins and Whickham we’re just eww, the former such a passive boaster - being like I hope our small rooms, etc were of your pleasing when it’s obvious they were big and making many a comment on material things - and the latter a bad mouthing manipulator. The Gardiners were pleasant, well meaning and supportive relatives. Charlotte Lucas (and her family to whom aren’t that developed) was fine I guess, made for a decent friend for Elizabeth and I hope good things came for her in Kent.

I could talk a lot more on this book and go into more depth but don’t want to spoil much, especially as certain events are integral. Overall, I did enjoy it but some things annoyed me at times. The characters and writing added life with some elements of humour and wit that I liked. A good book and would recommend but it’s nothing amazing in my (proudly contemporary loving) opinion.

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mengzhenreads's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.5

This book took me SO long to read but honestly it was worth it. Jane Austen is absolutely hilarious and so witty and even though everyone knows what happens in the end, I still had a great time with it. I would HIGHLY recommend watching the movie first though, cuz idk what I would've done if I hadn't done that first.

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sami_leigh's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.

And Mrs Bennet will stop at nothing to have her five daughters married off favourably, ignorant to the fact that her less-than-amiable personality and advances would have her prospective-sons-in-law running for the hills - literally. It is no wonder so many stories have adapted or borrowed from Austen’s classic when it is a tale so easily relatable, no matter the time, place or people; two people forced to overcome their pride and unlearn their prejudices in order to accept and love each other. I couldn’t not love Elizabeth’s forthrightness, her calculation and easy ‘management’ of her mother, her wit and wordiness. I also admired the ability of both MCs to reflect upon their assumptions and admit wrongdoings, despite existing in a culture where to lay down one’s pride is a sin to society. I audibly snort-laughed too many times to count through my reading, the standouts being; Mr Collins’ man-spraining monologues of self assurance paired with Elizabeth’s dry reactions; Darcy’s proposal #1; Mrs Bennet’s tactlessness and inability to be self aware; Mr Bennet’s reaction to Collins’ proposal; Lydia being Lydia; Mr Bennet’s last letter to Collins.

“I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you, or to any person so wholly unconnected with me.” -Elizabeth

📖 Third person omniscient narration
📖 Enemies-to-Lovers
📖 Meddling family
📖 Misunderstanding Trope
📖 Well established secondary characters and storylines; I will audibly chortle at Collins’ proposal until the end of my days!
📖 MC growth
📖 A window into 19th century England’s norms for marriage, class divides, and the position of women.

“You might have talked to me more when you came to dinner.”

“A man who had felt less, might.”

⚠️ Death of a parent, toxic relationships, deceitful advantageous marriages, 19th century social norms.

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embla_v's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

Stolthet och fördom är en klassiker och den är definitivt läsvärd. Jag skulle säga att den är intressant och även om tiden är långt ifrån vår egna tid så kan ändå paralleller dras.

Titeln representerar huvud paret fär miss Bennett har flera fördomar medan Mr. Darcy är för stolt. Boken handlar iprincip om hur de överkommer dessa hinder.

Läsvärd gör den som vill ha en klassiker som är en historisk romans.

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kyarabereading's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny lighthearted 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

O.G bad boy
O.G slow burn
O.G enemies to lovers

This was my first time reading one of Jane Austen’s works, and I really, really enjoyed it! It’s a little slow-moving and hard to read at times, but the longer I read, the more accustomed I became to Austen’s writing style. I very quickly fell in love with the world and characters that make up the book, with every character coming to life on the page, often in ways I didn’t expect. People always talk about the romance aspect of this book, so I didn’t know what to expect from the book outside of that. For one, I didn’t know this book and its characters were going to be as funny as they were. I particularly loved seeing the playful banter between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth, as well as the jokes shared among the Bennett family.

This book teaches some truly timeless lessons, particularly about love. It shows us that love looks different for everyone. It shows us that nobody is perfect, and you can love someone despite their imperfections and faults. It shows us that if someone truly loved you, they will be willing to look within and change their faults, they will want to see you happy. Also, it’s interesting reading this book from a feminist lense, thinking about what marriage meant for women during this time.

If I had to say one thing I wished from this book is that we could have seen more between Elizabeth and Darcy. They spend long sections of the book without even seeing each other, and I was often left longing for their next interaction, because I loved seeing how their relationship and the way they behaved around each other changed throughout the book.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to reading more of Austen’s work! I also think I will have to give this book another read sometime in the future, so I can have a better understanding of it, considering it’s a bit of a tough read. Really, really loved it!

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ran_sophia's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I liked Jane Austen's writing style. The story develops nicely and development of the characters is well done.

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sarah_speaks's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

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culzean's review against another edition

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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

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wickedgrumpy's review against another edition

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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.

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