Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

24 reviews

pantslint's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-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

3.5

Aww. I can see why this is a timeless classic. While the diction and literary expression are different, it reads like a contemporary romance (wow, shocker—modern romance draws a lot from classic romance!). The messy dramatics of the ensemble characters. The slow-burn lovers. The detailed narration of the female lead's inner thoughts. The overarching, encompassing theme of the book (which happens to also be its title!). The obvious understanding that this book was not only written by a woman, but also written for women and the female gaze.

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"?????

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Classism, and Misogyny

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Death of parent

michaelion's review against another edition

challenging funny informative inspiring 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

4.5

I get it. I get why the girlies are like that. I get it.

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.

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Content Warnings

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

funny reflective 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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Sexism, Incest, Toxic friendship, and Misogyny

Minor: Bullying, Alcohol, Gaslighting, and Death of parent

pianokeys's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Death, Death of parent, and Body shaming

beklovesbooks's review against another edition

4.75

Charming characters and writing, amusing 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Classism, Alcohol, and Death of parent

nessaxromance's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism and Misogyny

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Incest, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, War, Death, and Pregnancy

pictureframe's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Incest

Moderate: Death of parent and Sexism

sophiemartin's review against another edition

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Classism, Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Incest, and Death of parent

esterohman's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

I mean, it’s pride and prejudice. The OG romance novel. It was amazing to read and it wasn’t even that hard, considering it’s an older book. I read it in like a week and a half. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Classism, Death of parent, and Violence

knoxtheflu's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism and Misogyny

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Death of parent