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char_a_lot_te's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
3.0
i dont get it! and thats ok
bhuppenthal's review against another edition
5.0
Why didn't anyone tell me about how funny this novel is? I'd have read it much sooner.
noel_rene_cisneros's review against another edition
5.0
La maestría narrativa de Austen en su esplendor. La novela comienza con una ironía y así ha de mantener el tono, crítico, sensible y no exento de humor. Los Bennet ven llegar a jóvenes con los que sus hijas podrían casarse, con quienes puedan asegurar un futuro dado que a la muerte del padre se quedaran sin casa, Elizabeth, Lizzy, se enamora de Mr. Darcy pero pronto se desilusiona de él, en el proceso su hermana también enamorada ha de sufrir que su relación sea estropeada por los amigos y familiares de su enamorado. Entre enredos, seducciones y chantajes Austen muestra la sociedad inglesa de principios del siglo XIX, con las preocupaciones pecunarias de la burguesía, la necesidad por hacerles un buen matrimonio a sus hijas y uno no tan desastroso a sus hijos, con las triquiñuelas que todos realizaban para conseguir sus propósitos, desde el lord nada espabilado que cree que un no a su solicitud de matrimonio no es más que un acto de coquetería y modestia (para buscar una nueva prometida apenas unos días después) hasta la gran señora que exige a una joven que no se comprometa con su sobrino a quien quiere casar con su propia hija.
kyrisof66's review against another edition
5.0
Obviously one of my favourite books ever AND my A Level lit text, re-reading it after so long was really nice. Had fun noticing the bits of shade Austen threw here and there about the society of the time. Surprised that my lit teacher never brought up (or perhaps she did; I just don't remember) that this was published in the midst of the Napoleonic wars. Always a delight to read this again.
gimepirlo's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
maddibleu's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
5.0
sydsmith23's review against another edition
emotional
tense
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
3.0
cholcombe's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
5.0
laura_172024's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5