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loreweaver's review against another edition
- 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
β§οΉ5 stars
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β°γ» Often celebrated as one of the greatest love stories in English literature, Pride and Prejudice is far more than a mere romance. Beneath the ballrooms and courtships lies a subtle study on 19th-century Englandβs social structures. While the primary focalisation rests on Elizabeth and Darcy, Austen has also included commentary on class, gender, patriarchy, and the rigid societal expectations.
This is a world of social barriers, where personal worth is not dictated by character, but by status and wealth. The opening of the novel reads to me as a biting critique of the fact that women, lacking independent means, were forced to marry for financial security rather than affection.
Austen subtly undermines the established social order through her portrayal of Elizabeth. It is a very empowering statement to put a woman of strong moral integrity, who rejects societal pressures in favour of her own values, in the spotlight. Austen seems to advocate for a society where individuality and autonomy matters more than wealth and social rank.
Pride and Prejudice is more than just a love story.
Graphic: Sexism and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Emotional abuse
stillunderqualified's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, and Alcohol
novella42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Gaslighting
Minor: Ableism, Bullying, Chronic illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
avsdhpn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Gaslighting
culzean's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Classism
the_pysselfia's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Sexism, and Religious bigotry
the_pysselfia's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Gaslighting