Reviews

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

sleepi_bef's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted slow-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? No

5.0

tarareading's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

mirabecker's review against another edition

4.0

It holds up! It was a much more fun read than I was expecting, and the older style of language was fairly easy to adapt to. I definitely liked it more for Austen's ironic and playful writing rather than the plot - I know some people love the romanticism of the book, but that didn't really do it for me (then again, I'm not much of a romance reader to begin with). It was fun to watch the romance play out, but more because it was fun to pick up on the subtle jokes Austen plays on them as the plot unfolds rather than because the romance itself was exciting.

I imagine I would've liked the book less had I not read it for class and gotten some insights for key things to look for from my professor, though you never know. I'd say if you're looking for a classic to read, this is a good choice - much more fun, light, and accessible (language-wise) than other classics, I'd imagine.

carlita_tv's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

5.0

Every year I read this book and get surprised by finding something new in the narrative.

javagirlkt's review against another edition

4.0

I liked Emma so much that I almost immediately decided to re-read Pride and Prejudice 7 years after I first read P&P. And then I immediately watched all six hours of the Colin Firth BBC miniseries for the first time.

And I've gotta say y'all.... I think I like Emma > P&P. It's funnier, snappier, quicker, and I like that personal growth and female friendship are the central themes of Emma.

But they're both wonderful of course.

emmaofmisthaven's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

5.0

psiloi's review against another edition

5.0

Long overdue re-read. Still a lovely piece of art.

Life affirming.

Good lockdown reading.

jgkubik's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

• 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

meltosalem's review against another edition

5.0

As a snail reader, it took time before being obsessed with this book but lord once the story was set it was hard to stop reading. I think this classic is definitely a must.

jacobs's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective 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

4.75