Reviews with content warning for Incest - Pride and Prejudice

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.

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britslampe's review against another edition

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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.

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infjkiki's review against another edition

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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

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stylax's review against another edition

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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

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