Reviews

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

sruthis_bookland's review against another edition

4.0

“There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of merit or sense.”

Yayyyyy!!! I finally read Austen’s book and I loved it!!

I am reading Pride and Prejudice for the first time and I haven’t seen the movie too since I was so reluctant that I will read first only then I will watch. It took me 2 days to get used to Austen’s writing. The vocabulary was so strong and I sometimes read the same paragraph more than twice initially. In-between I even felt like I should watch the movie first for better understanding. One of my friend actually encouraged me by saying that when Darcy comes you will swoon. I was so eager to meet him actually since so many said that their favorite couple is Lizzy and Darcy. Oh my god, maybe they are the first ever enemy to lover troupe. When I became comfortable in Austen’s writing I started loving the book. I learnt so many words actually which I never know that existed before. I am so glad that I read the book completely overcoming all my boredom in the starting.
So, if you want to explore Jane Austen’s books start with this book and it may be difficult at the beginning but it is a gem. I loved it so much. I will definitely pick her other books…

quillcarrier's review against another edition

5.0

If you've never read Jane Austen, this is a great story with some very memorable characters. The heroine and her sister have delightful conversations, even though the way they look at others differs greatly. They become a lens through which Austen looks at character. Mr. Darcy, Mr. Wickham, Mr. Bingley, and his sisters are all scrutinized by the sisters. Austen works in several studies of human frailty, mostly centered on marriage. But there are other facets, too: idleness, judging prematurely and superficially, and a want of proper conduct. There's certainly a sense of parenting gone awry. As in so many of Austen's novels, even where there is joy in romance, there is an underlying melancholy that women's fates are so much dependent on the marriages they make. Austen's is a fascinating and authentic voice from the Regency period.

arianenewell's review against another edition

4.0

I'm not even sure how many times I've read this---maybe 4? But it's great to compare with the tv PBS series, adaptations, and movies.

elaineyh1216's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-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

sofreudian's review against another edition

5.0

This book is nearly perfect. If only Elizabeth's true love for Darcy began PRIOR TO SEEING HIS GIANT FUCKING MANSION. Other than that, a wonderful read.

lawlbrarian's review against another edition

3.0

I read it just because I hadn't. But I knew the story and was indifferent towards the book. It's a novel of gossip, but I suppose it's just how it was during those days.

adrianascarpin's review against another edition

4.0

Me desculpem os historiadores, mas a literatura é fundamental para a visualização da história e costumes de uma época, creio que Austen foi a mais empreendedora na descrição da situação terrível da mulher na Inglaterra do século XVIII, tanto em termos de leis da sociedade moralista quanto a dependência financeira das regras patriarcais, não era mesmo de se espantar que no final daquele século surgisse uma Mary Wollstonecraft para criticar tudo aquilo de forma mais incisiva do que as vernizes cômicas de que se utilizava Austen em seus romances.
Ademais, na estruturação do livro vemos o desenvolvimento e maturação de dois dos mais belos personagens da literatura: Lizzy Bennett e Mr. Darcy, a complexidade deles construída apenas atráves de suas atitudes e diálogos, sem a interferência de uma possível onisciência da autora, transforma os desígnios de sua prosa praticamente numa obra de suspense, nos incitando à ansiedade de qual o real significado das atitudes indecifráveis de seus personagens como se nós mesmos vivenciássemos aquela vida.

charityelizabeth's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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

4.75

katieikewilhelm's review against another edition

5.0

One of my favorites…ever. No idea how many times I’ve read it, but it’s never enough

flightywren's review against another edition

5.0

This was my first time reading through a Jane Austen novel. It was awesome. I can't wait to read more of her works.