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betsydw's review against another edition
5.0
This is not the version that I own, but I read it again over winter break. Every so often, I get in a Jane Austen phase...
richardpapensympathiser's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
goldenreading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
1bro2syd's review against another edition
5.0
Classic, beautiful book about love, misunderstanding, pride, and prejudice.
Jane Austen wrote a novel that touched many, many hearts: Pride & Prejudice addressed many important themes, incorporated unique, humorous characters, and a passionate love story.
Elizabeth Bennet, the main character of the story, has five sisters and a mother who can think of nothing but marriage. Elizabeth, however, does not want to marry for comfort or money - she wants true love. When her elder sister, Jane, meets Mr. Bingley, Elizabeth is introduced to Bingley's rude friend Mr. Darcy. But sometimes first impressions can be misleading.
I LOVED this book, and the movie as well.
Brooke :)
Jane Austen wrote a novel that touched many, many hearts: Pride & Prejudice addressed many important themes, incorporated unique, humorous characters, and a passionate love story.
Elizabeth Bennet, the main character of the story, has five sisters and a mother who can think of nothing but marriage. Elizabeth, however, does not want to marry for comfort or money - she wants true love. When her elder sister, Jane, meets Mr. Bingley, Elizabeth is introduced to Bingley's rude friend Mr. Darcy. But sometimes first impressions can be misleading.
I LOVED this book, and the movie as well.
Brooke :)
zschultzhaus's review against another edition
2.0
Fact is, there aren't new takes a dullard like me can give on this book. To humor myself, however, I would like to write down some anyways:
- If there are 5 Miss Bennets in a book, and we know the first name of each of them, wtf are we doing calling someone "Miss Bennet"
- When two siblings talk to each other about their father, aunt, etc., they sound ridiculous calling that person "my father/ my aunt/ my etc."
- Mr. Darcy's character is about as deep as a bobblehead doll
- The least original observation, I am sure: Lydia is the true hero, progressive, and radical, while Elizabeth is a conservative that tries to pass off stubbornness as independence but always will end up doing what is most socially acceptable
- If there are 5 Miss Bennets in a book, and we know the first name of each of them, wtf are we doing calling someone "Miss Bennet"
- When two siblings talk to each other about their father, aunt, etc., they sound ridiculous calling that person "my father/ my aunt/ my etc."
- Mr. Darcy's character is about as deep as a bobblehead doll
- The least original observation, I am sure: Lydia is the true hero, progressive, and radical, while Elizabeth is a conservative that tries to pass off stubbornness as independence but always will end up doing what is most socially acceptable
marissa_collier's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
anblurb's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
readinginredlondon's review against another edition
5.0
This was so good! I'd already seen the movie and BBC adaption but had never read the book and I'm so glad I finally read it! Jane Austen certainly does have a way with words. Lizzie is so iconic I love her