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katischr's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So fucking good, it’s a beloved timeless classic for a reason, and is even better than I remember it being in high school!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Misogyny
kirjakorppi's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Incest
eldervampire83's review against another edition
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Incest
Minor: Misogyny
roadrats's review against another edition
challenging
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
I didn't think I was going to make it through this. I had a LOT of issues with this book.
The language is difficult, but eventually I did get used to it, though it definitely took a lot more effort to continue reading this one than a lot of other books. I slowed down my pace considerably, trying to get the most out of the story.
The writing is also not my favourite, from referring to 5 different characters as Miss Bennet, to suddenly referring to herself as the author out of nowhere. Reading " It is not the object of this work to give a description of Derbyshire" was so jarring! And other quirks like "----shire", those didn't bother me as much, but still took me out of it.
As for the story, I didn't find it funny :( As a casual reader and not particularly into this time of history as a topic, I had a difficult time following the social structure, and why I should care about certain things. I think that probably has a lot to do with why I didn't get the humour of the book.
Otherwise, it was alright. Definitely wouldn't read it again, didn't particularly enjoy it for myself, but I appreciate it for existing and am extremely proud for finishing it.
The language is difficult, but eventually I did get used to it, though it definitely took a lot more effort to continue reading this one than a lot of other books. I slowed down my pace considerably, trying to get the most out of the story.
The writing is also not my favourite, from referring to 5 different characters as Miss Bennet, to suddenly referring to herself as the author out of nowhere. Reading " It is not the object of this work to give a description of Derbyshire" was so jarring! And other quirks like "----shire", those didn't bother me as much, but still took me out of it.
As for the story, I didn't find it funny :( As a casual reader and not particularly into this time of history as a topic, I had a difficult time following the social structure, and why I should care about certain things. I think that probably has a lot to do with why I didn't get the humour of the book.
Otherwise, it was alright. Definitely wouldn't read it again, didn't particularly enjoy it for myself, but I appreciate it for existing and am extremely proud for finishing it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Incest
britslampe's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Re-reading this always introduces new perspectives that I hadn't yet considered during my last read. While the tropes and themes can be harsh from our modern perspective, I enjoy especially characters that personify Austen's true feelings about different aspects of her society.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Classism
Moderate: Incest, Misogyny, and Classism
owenwilsonbaby's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
‘It was, on the contrary, exactly calculated to make her understand her own wishes; and never had she so honestly felt that she could have loved him, as now, when all love must be vain.’
The best for a reason. I tried to read this when I was fifteen and couldn’t manage it. I think books come to you when you’re ready. I’m so glad that I tried again.
This was a masterclass in writing. The characterisation was excellent, the development superb, and the plot structure was next level …the rejection of the marriage proposal and Darcy’s letter being exactly halfway through the book … I’m in awe!!!!!
Also I really enjoyed the last chapter. In the BBC miniseries, they end with that little montage at the wedding and the final kiss. And in the Wright movie, you get this almost fanfiction scene of them kissing at Pemberley. The book’s ending was way more specific than that - I had no idea - and I loved that you see the future of their marriage and their wider family and their relations to one another and society in a lovely, neat way. Really interesting that it ends on this line about the Gardiners? I’m still trying to work out what that means. I like the Lydia wasn’t completed isolated from her family the end too! Plus the incredible line where Lizzy understands that her role from day one of marriage is to roast Darcy to the point of shocking Georgiana.
The best for a reason. I tried to read this when I was fifteen and couldn’t manage it. I think books come to you when you’re ready. I’m so glad that I tried again.
This was a masterclass in writing. The characterisation was excellent, the development superb, and the plot structure was next level …
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Classism
nvexe's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
infjkiki's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Incest
stylax's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
austen's writing style is well suited to the romantic genre, giving every moment its due, darcy and elizabeth (and all other characters) were wholly fleshed out, and austen was not afraid to show their flaws and misconduct, although some may peg some of the characters as odd or eccentric i believe they are simply autistic. darcy, lizzy, and mr bennet are all examples and i will stand by that. a beautiful book that deserves its place as a classic, and can be enjoyed regardless of ones knowledge of the time period or of the romantic genre
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Incest
Minor: War
shadow_cat94's review against another edition
emotional
informative
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
5.0
I didn't think there was a way to fall in love with this story any deeper, but the analytical context provided on the text, time period, and Jane Austen herself really adds a richness to the story.
While the added annotations slowed down my reading of this book by a long shot, I still think it was well worth it. This is a wonderful reference book full of other titles that might interest a Jane Austen fanatic.
While the added annotations slowed down my reading of this book by a long shot, I still think it was well worth it. This is a wonderful reference book full of other titles that might interest a Jane Austen fanatic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, and Classism
Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War