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pantslint's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
There are some absolute bangers of prose in this book, lots of them that deal with Elizabeth's characterization:
Elizabeth saying, "I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine." (Ch. 5) Darcy saying, "Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast." (Ch. 10) Mr. Bennet absolutely decimating his own daughter with "Let us hope, therefore, that her being there may teach her her own insignificance." (Ch. 41) Lizzy to Lady Catherine, "I do not possess equal frankness with your ladyship. You may ask questions which I shall not choose to answer." (Ch. 56) And again, "But you are not entitled to know mine (referring to wanting to know her nephew's concerns); nor will such behaviour as this, ever induce me to be explicit." (Ch. 56) And AGAIN, "I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you, or to any person so wholly unconnected with me." (Ch. 56)
Why is it always "you're cute" and never "YOU MUST ALLOW ME TO TELL YOU HOW ARDENTLY I ADMIRE AND LOVE YOU"?????
Graphic: Sexism, Classism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Death of parent
michaelion's review against another edition
- 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
One you get past the language barrier, nay, once you embrace the language barrier, you get it. The language is beautiful. The story is juicy. I love hot goss no matter the era. I had a great time and I was inspired to write so you know what? Extra points. What a great book.
Graphic: Classism, Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, and Misogyny
Moderate: Incest and Pedophilia
Minor: Animal death, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, and Grief
I put ableism as a tag because Mr Darcy is autistic and everyone hates autistic people until suddenly they love us because we're sweetie pies with resting bitch face.boglord's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Classism and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Sexism, Incest, Toxic friendship, and Misogyny
Minor: Bullying, Alcohol, Gaslighting, and Death of parent
gvstyris's review against another edition
- 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.
Moderate: Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship, and Classism
Minor: Incest
teabrewer's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Toxic relationship, Addiction, and Incest
ethelcainswifey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Classism, and Incest
theothergrl's review against another edition
- 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
Darcy's willingness to learn from Elizabeth and take accountability to make things right I found so endearing! I love the message in that! And their chemistry was great.
I saw a lot of myself in Elizabeth and a lot of my sister in Jane actually, which made it even more fun to read.
It was also interesting to see how old these popular tropes are! The absurdity of rom coms has and always will be there! Overall I just think the whole book was so well executed and did what it ser out to do so well!
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Bullying, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexism
diana_raquel's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
words_and_coffee's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Classism, Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Sexism
Moderate: Bullying, Toxic friendship, and Kidnapping
Minor: Pedophilia and Incest
kanjichris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, and Misogyny
Minor: Incest and Toxic friendship