A review by anastasia_raf
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

lighthearted 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

I'm glad I finally read pride and prejudice! I think it an interesting read. Although, I believe it would have benefited from more dialogue and character interaction scenes. I think Austen has done an amazing job of painting unique and lively characters. I also think she has done a ruthless job of highlighting -character-wise- her favourite ones, or rather, the protagonists.
Now, I was promised once again a feminist read. I am aware I cannot rightly judge a book literally written in another era, on its level of feminism. So, I guess it's considered feminist because of the strong female protagonist and her unique temper? That it's mostly female-driven? Or rather the educated thoughts and actions of the heroines. If that makes it a feminist read then yes, I agree with you. I also can recognize how we'll written is Mr Darcy for a man of that time period. Other than that, I wouldn't consider Elizabeth a feminist nor her views in a lot of matters and can I just say that I haven't seen a more sexist character than Mrs Bennet? Like lady, you have a lot to work out...