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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

kayleighs_books's review against another edition

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4.0

I’m so glad I finally got round to reading this! Pride and Prejudice is a book I’ve always heard people talking about, but never thought it would be for me. So when audible set up the Jane Austen collection I thought it was the best time to get into her writing. I loved sense and sensibility, but pride and Prejudice was definitely better all round. I loved the comedy throughout, the characters stirred so much more emotion in me (sometimes outright anger) and I loved the slow realisation that Mr Darcy actually isn’t a terrible human being- he’s just very social awkward

sian_m's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I found this book a joy to read. It is filled with so much humour and had me chuckling away. I love how Jane has written the men and women’s characters and has created a defined individuality for each, capturing the emotional states so eloquently. The story has great substance and it was a delight to read. 

I liked the writing style and am still loving classics. Keep them coming! 3.25 stars. 

(I actually read the book, but could not find it on here, so I have added the audiobook.)

lajolie's review against another edition

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funny medium-paced

3.0

dani_15's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

3.75

renspages's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes

2.5

sarahboudereads's review against another edition

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5.0

If I don't read this at least once a year, I think I might just turn into stone.

gvstyris's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors and laugh at them in our turn? 

Honestly, this novel has altered both my brain chemistry and my perception of early 19th century British literature. I'm not sure I have much to add to the conversation that hasn't already been said, but I will say that I think it's best to view Pride and Prejudice as a window into the lives of white upper-class regency period English women (lol), rather than as a broader commentary on human nature. It's kind of like white feminism in a novel and, within that framework, it really worked for me.

Austen's wit is such a highlight, and I'm excited to check out more of her work as well as rewatch the 2005 adaptation. I really loved Jane and Elizabeth's relationship, and am embarrassed by how much I looked forward to Darcy's appearances lmaoo. I've been amusing myself by imagining Austen's take on 2024 BookTok tropes. I mean, Elizabeth and Darcy are the original enemies-to-lovers...

That being said, there are many beautiful lines in here:

Loss of virtue in a female is irretrievable - that one false step involves her in endless ruin - that her reputation is no less brittle than it is beautiful - and that she cannot be too much guarded in her behaviour towards the undeserving of the other sex.

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ladyhippolyta's review against another edition

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5.0

My favourite book of all time. Clever, witty, beautiful, romantic. Tightly plotted, with exceptional character studies. Elizabeth Bennet is my favourite heroine of all time- she's clever, witty, loving, and vivacious- and Darcy is my favourite hero.

gabingy's review against another edition

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4.0

✵ 15♡03♡24
✵ Leído en Everand ♡ Lista de Rory Gilmore
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Confieso que vi la película pero nunca me llegó a conquistar (soy más de little women girly). Sin embargo, obviamente tenía que leer algo de Jane Austen porque es una de las escritoras clásicas más conocidas y valoradas. Ahora es, con este libro, que obtuve un amor por la obra. Me daba un poco de respeto leerlo porque he visto que cierta parte de personas fans de la película leen el libro y les causa un bloqueo lector. No sé qué pasó con esta gente porque no está nada pesado de leer.

Me gusta cómo Jane Austen establece lentamente cada personaje. No te los presenta a todos de una, vamos lentamente descubriendo el entorno que rodea a Ellizabeth. Esto permite que también el lector cree ciertos prejuicios de los personajes, especialmente con Darcy. Lastimosamente ya sabía cómo iba a terminar así que tenía en cuenta cuál era el rol de cada personaje y cómo iban a desarrollarse en la historia. Sin embargo, para la época debió ser bastante intrigante ir viendo las demás facetas de los personajes. También caí por Darcy porque me pareció un introvertido tsundere, tipo yo tmb me quedaría parada sin hablar con nadie en una fiesta. Me ha gustado el estilo de Jane Austen, conocer esta sociedad que se alimenta de las habladurías y de chismes de lo que le pasa a los demás e incluso la presión por casarse y formar una familia me recordó bastante a "La edad de la inocencia", otro de mis libros favoritos.

A pesar de tan buena construcción tanto de la narrativa como de los personajes, hay veces en que me perdía un poco con los nombres de los secundarios. Tal vez entiendo a la gente que puede no disfrutarla, porque todo va lento ya que Jane Austen se toma su tiempo para que conozcamos a profundidad a cada personaje. Creo que si alguien está acostumbrado a una literatura de romance más moderna (especialmente las novelas juveniles de romance) no la va a disfrutar porque muchas de estas son bastantes simples y no profundizan bastante. Esto me hace pensar que en que este tipos de clásicos construyen un concepto que va mucho más allá de que sus dos protagonistas se queden juntos y ya. Es una lectura que he disfrutado y me muero por comprar en físico (manifiesto la edición que contiene las cartas).

annatrller's review against another edition

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3.0

Plsssssssss shut up and talk less