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46.5k reviews for:
Pride and Prejudice: A Play, Founded on Jane Austen's Novel
Jane Austen, Steele Mackaye
4.32 AVERAGE
46.5k reviews for:
Pride and Prejudice: A Play, Founded on Jane Austen's Novel
Jane Austen, Steele Mackaye
4.32 AVERAGE
Ahh, I am so full of regret, because I couldn't get used to the writing style of this one. I tend to have a tough time with classics in general, but this one in particular didn't give me all the things I had hoped it could give me (to be fair, I watched the film before reading the book, and although the use of language is similar, both tell the story in a vastly different way).
I think it has to do with the particular way the sentences are built, and the lack of description of the characters and settings. I have to be mild with that critique though, as this was written in a time where I think it was generally known what the people of the time looked like and acted like. For me, as a non-native speaker, it was a little tough.
On a more positive note: The reason I read this in the first place, is because I really liked the character dynamics and the themes of the film. Elizabeth and Darcy are ofcourse the stars of the story, but I couldn't help but root for Jane and Bingley as well. For a time where status, money and marriage arrangements are so much more important and approached in a different way than in our society, it is easy to not be able to relate to the story at all. This was not the case here, I am glad to say. I like how Jane Austen has quite a relaxed, playful way of writing the dialogue at times. It made the character of the author show through in a positive way. I would've liked to see more of their interactions written out though, and not just described. I think that was my main issue with my disappointment in this book.
I think it has to do with the particular way the sentences are built, and the lack of description of the characters and settings. I have to be mild with that critique though, as this was written in a time where I think it was generally known what the people of the time looked like and acted like. For me, as a non-native speaker, it was a little tough.
On a more positive note: The reason I read this in the first place, is because I really liked the character dynamics and the themes of the film. Elizabeth and Darcy are ofcourse the stars of the story, but I couldn't help but root for Jane and Bingley as well. For a time where status, money and marriage arrangements are so much more important and approached in a different way than in our society, it is easy to not be able to relate to the story at all. This was not the case here, I am glad to say. I like how Jane Austen has quite a relaxed, playful way of writing the dialogue at times. It made the character of the author show through in a positive way. I would've liked to see more of their interactions written out though, and not just described. I think that was my main issue with my disappointment in this book.
Ok, this is a classic that i have reread many times. At first it took some time to understand the old English. Other than that the only problem i have is that there should definitely be a sequel made (even though Jane Austen isn't here).
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
funny
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
A somewhat silly but rather enjoyable book. The silly element is the plot, which is contrived and generally uninteresting. This sounds a bit scathing, but it's a testament to Austen that the book reads as funny and and engaging. I don't know how she did it though! The Bennett sisters are well characterised, and of course Jane and Elizabeth Bennett are admirable and lovable. Their parents throw in some comic relief and Mr Darcy is...well he's basically a non-character whose personality fits whatever turn the plot has taken. If not for Colin Firth it's hard to imagine him as the icon he has become.
Any enjoyment I had from reading this book is limited to my awe of Austen's scope of understanding of the disposition of people's characters. She has a brilliant ability to articulate and draw an image of the reasons why people act the way they do. In that sense, this novel truly lives up to and surpasses its title.
However, I did find myself struggling to get through many portions of this book, namely the beginning. There are parts where I was extremely engaged, but that would repeatedly dwindle off due to the book's pacing. It was likely purposeful on Austen's part, to demonstrate the slower lifestyle of the book's characters, in which case drawing out the scenes to its finer details makes a lot of sense.
While I can appreciate that, it just wasn't for me. I personally did not enjoy how robustly she wrote. It might be the fact that this was my first Jane Austen novel and I was not equipped with her language and writing style, but I am nonetheless quite disappointed.
However, I did find myself struggling to get through many portions of this book, namely the beginning. There are parts where I was extremely engaged, but that would repeatedly dwindle off due to the book's pacing. It was likely purposeful on Austen's part, to demonstrate the slower lifestyle of the book's characters, in which case drawing out the scenes to its finer details makes a lot of sense.
While I can appreciate that, it just wasn't for me. I personally did not enjoy how robustly she wrote. It might be the fact that this was my first Jane Austen novel and I was not equipped with her language and writing style, but I am nonetheless quite disappointed.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ez sokkal szórakoztatóbb volt, mint számítottam rá! Sosem láttam a filmeket, úgyhogy bőven ért meglepetés. Bizonyos dolgokat leszámítva: unokatestvérek közötti potenciális házasság (tudom, tudom, régi idők, de akkor is undorító), nagyon bő és kértelő fogalmazás; ezeken kívül határozottan élveztem. Az első fele lassabban haladt, de aztán az utolsó 200/150 oldalon csak úgy zajlottak az események. Elizabeth nagyon kedvelhető karakter, élveztem a személyiségét és az apjával való összetartást, megértést. Eliza és Jane nővéri szeretete nagyon aranyos volt, ahogyan Jane és Mr. Bingley szerelme is, és nagyon tetszett, hogy Elizabeth és Darcy szerelmében a karakterfejlődésen volt a hangsúly.
A végére nagyon jó volt.
(18. századi rom-com, nem mélyenszántó, de határozottan feel-good)
A végére nagyon jó volt.
(18. századi rom-com, nem mélyenszántó, de határozottan feel-good)
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
No idea ahow and what I feel about this book.