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doroteadora's review against another edition
5.0
4.5*
Considering the time period this was written in, it truly is a masterpiece and I don't think that for every classic.
Although there is not much plot, characters are so nicely developed and distinct from each other that it's a joy to read. I particularly adored Elizabeth and Mr. Bennet. I loved the atmosphere in the book and how cosy it was.
The only thing I didn't like is that there was more telling than showing in some important parts where I'd like to see some dialogue.
Other than that, if you are reading it like a classic that it is, it really meets and even outstands high expectations. Can't wait to finally watch some adaptations.
Considering the time period this was written in, it truly is a masterpiece and I don't think that for every classic.
Although there is not much plot, characters are so nicely developed and distinct from each other that it's a joy to read. I particularly adored Elizabeth and Mr. Bennet. I loved the atmosphere in the book and how cosy it was.
The only thing I didn't like is that there was more telling than showing in some important parts where I'd like to see some dialogue.
Other than that, if you are reading it like a classic that it is, it really meets and even outstands high expectations. Can't wait to finally watch some adaptations.
felipiiin's review against another edition
5.0
Mi orgullo me llevó a ignorar este libro por demasiado tiempo, y mis prejuicios me hicieron leerlo sin expectativas.
No podría haber estado más equivocado, lo disfruté de principio a fin. Una lectura deliciosa.
No podría haber estado más equivocado, lo disfruté de principio a fin. Una lectura deliciosa.
meekkee's review against another edition
5.0
There doesn't really seem to be a point in my saying anything about this book because so much (both good and bad) has already been said about it, that saying anything now will just be redundant. Nevertheless, this book is such an important part of literature (and possibly my life) that not saying anything about it would be a crime.
The writing does take a bit of getting used to. I first read this when I was eleven, and it was a difficult but worthwhile trudge to the finish. It's much easier now, because after hurtling the first few paragraphs, a sort of rhythm sets in and you get used to the convoluted sentences, just like when reading Shakespeare.
I personally love this book. That is one truth about me that won't change. However, it's grown to be something of a monster, inspiring few adaptations that are true to the story or even worth watching. I suppose this is an effect of becoming mainstream, and it's nice to give your imagination a rest and see your favorite characters moving around on a screen, but sometimes enough is enough. Sometimes you just want a book to be a book.
The writing does take a bit of getting used to. I first read this when I was eleven, and it was a difficult but worthwhile trudge to the finish. It's much easier now, because after hurtling the first few paragraphs, a sort of rhythm sets in and you get used to the convoluted sentences, just like when reading Shakespeare.
I personally love this book. That is one truth about me that won't change. However, it's grown to be something of a monster, inspiring few adaptations that are true to the story or even worth watching. I suppose this is an effect of becoming mainstream, and it's nice to give your imagination a rest and see your favorite characters moving around on a screen, but sometimes enough is enough. Sometimes you just want a book to be a book.
karabu's review against another edition
5.0
I did not expect to love this as much as I did. I see why it is still a favorite after all these years.
copenhag's review against another edition
2.0
I did it. I finished my first classic novel. I wanted to like Pride and Prejudice, but I just couldn’t. When I finally began to understand things, they instantly changed to something else, and I can’t elaborate on that because I didn’t understand enough to tell you.
I liked the idea of Pride and Prejudice, and I suppose that maybe I didn’t like the book itself was because it was written like ~225 years ago. Romance in today’s society it written quite different than it was back in Jane Austen’s time. Or it could be that I’m used to reading fantasy romance with faeries and vampires and whatnot.
I’m probably not going to read another classic after this, because if they’re similar to this one in the style, that is, being harder to find than a unicorn, an animal that doesn’t exist, then I’m going to have to tap out on classic literature that isn’t assigned.
So, as much as it pains me to say, I have to rate it 2/5 stars.
I liked the idea of Pride and Prejudice, and I suppose that maybe I didn’t like the book itself was because it was written like ~225 years ago. Romance in today’s society it written quite different than it was back in Jane Austen’s time. Or it could be that I’m used to reading fantasy romance with faeries and vampires and whatnot.
I’m probably not going to read another classic after this, because if they’re similar to this one in the style, that is, being harder to find than a unicorn, an animal that doesn’t exist, then I’m going to have to tap out on classic literature that isn’t assigned.
So, as much as it pains me to say, I have to rate it 2/5 stars.
ireadalotofbooksyeah's review against another edition
4.0
I think I’m just dumb because idk what’s going on 40% of the time but Mr Darcy and Elizabeth r so cute
snukes's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this book was every bit as lovely as all my friends told me it would be. Though it took a few chapters to get into the swing of the language and mood of the time, after that the story flowed easily. The characters are delightful, the plot very carefully constructed, and the resolutions all very satisfying. Some of my favorite bits of dialog came from Mr. Bennet, which I had to read a couple times because the first time through I couldn't believe he was saying such things. Elizabeth clearly got her sass from him. Social casts no longer being so well defined, it would still do society a world of good if we could all be as un-simpering and direct to people with more money, power or fame than we as Elizabeth is to Darcy. This one will certainly go on the shelf for a reread in the future!
Recommended by: Abby M.
Recommended by: Abby M.
brittanyreadsalot's review against another edition
5.0
For the most part I enjoyed this book.
I'm pretty sure I have read it before, but I remembered nothing about it. Probably because I was in high school and forced to read it. I don't know.
The back and forth of emotions and the double standards in this novel irritated me a little, but the other parts of the book out-shined those things so I could look over them.
I hated how at times Elizabeth excused Mr. Wickham's behavior and even justified it in his pursuit of Ms. King for money. After he openly admitted what he was after she should have never see him again. Though this was just my opinion.
I also found it a little predictable what would happen to Lydia. Not that she would have married Mr. Wickham, but that she would have ran off with an officer after he parents let her go with the regiment. And though I have watched the movie first, I could see that would have happened there also. Her stupidity bothered me most of all. She did not deserve her sister's help (financially) after she almost ruined them all. She was selfish and only thought of herself. The only way I can justify Elizabeth helping her sister out is that she felt Lydia being married to Mr. Wickham was punishment enough and could not allow her to fall into financial ruin too.
I don't think I really fell in love with the book until the middle when Mr. Darcy proposed to Elizabeth and all of his extreme character development after the fact. That was my favorite part of the book. The way Jane Austen wrote about him made me love him more than I did after watching the movie. I can see now how the movie hardly did this book justice.
Despite the little annoyances I mentioned above, the latter part of the book really made me appreciate the story and Jane Austen's work. She will forever remain one of my favorite authors of all time.
4.5 stars!
I'm pretty sure I have read it before, but I remembered nothing about it. Probably because I was in high school and forced to read it. I don't know.
The back and forth of emotions and the double standards in this novel irritated me a little, but the other parts of the book out-shined those things so I could look over them.
I hated how at times Elizabeth excused Mr. Wickham's behavior and even justified it in his pursuit of Ms. King for money. After he openly admitted what he was after she should have never see him again. Though this was just my opinion.
I also found it a little predictable what would happen to Lydia. Not that she would have married Mr. Wickham, but that she would have ran off with an officer after he parents let her go with the regiment. And though I have watched the movie first, I could see that would have happened there also. Her stupidity bothered me most of all. She did not deserve her sister's help (financially) after she almost ruined them all. She was selfish and only thought of herself. The only way I can justify Elizabeth helping her sister out is that she felt Lydia being married to Mr. Wickham was punishment enough and could not allow her to fall into financial ruin too.
I don't think I really fell in love with the book until the middle when Mr. Darcy proposed to Elizabeth and all of his extreme character development after the fact. That was my favorite part of the book. The way Jane Austen wrote about him made me love him more than I did after watching the movie. I can see now how the movie hardly did this book justice.
Despite the little annoyances I mentioned above, the latter part of the book really made me appreciate the story and Jane Austen's work. She will forever remain one of my favorite authors of all time.
4.5 stars!