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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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stillunderqualified's review against another edition

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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

This is the elite version of this book. PnP is perfection in a novel so what I'm going to talk about is Rosamund Pike's performance. It's incredible. All of the characters feel unique and their voices match the personalities sooo well. She plays Jane exactly as she did in the 2005 film and I adore her for that 15/10. I've read this dozens of times and even listened to different audio versions, but this one is just so right. In the way that Shakespeare was never meant to be only read but performed and you only truly understand the story once it's is done so, this feels like the right way to tell this story. Because the society, humor, and manners are so far from modern day, the performance adds another layer of context and detail that only serve Austen's intent.

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julesadventurezone's review against another edition

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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

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katharina90's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

Review for Dreamscape audiobook only.

Really enjoyed this production. The narrator's voice and accent are pleasant and she reads the characters well.

For example, Mrs. Bennet is appropriately ridiculous but not over the top shrill and annoying as she is in other productions I've tried.

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pantslint's review against another edition

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Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Aww. I can see why this is a timeless classic. While the diction and literary expression are different, it reads like a contemporary romance (wow, shocker—modern romance draws a lot from classic romance!). The messy dramatics of the ensemble characters. The slow-burn lovers. The detailed narration of the female lead's inner thoughts. The overarching, encompassing theme of the book (which happens to also be its title!). The obvious understanding that this book was not only written by a woman, but also written for women and the female gaze.

There are some absolute bangers of prose in this book, lots of them that deal with Elizabeth's characterization:

Elizabeth saying, "I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine." (Ch. 5)
Darcy saying, "Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast." (Ch. 10)
Mr. Bennet absolutely decimating his own daughter with "Let us hope, therefore, that her being there may teach her her own insignificance." (Ch. 41)
Lizzy to Lady Catherine, "I do not possess equal frankness with your ladyship. You may ask questions which I shall not choose to answer." (Ch. 56)
And again, "But you are not entitled to know mine (referring to wanting to know her nephew's concerns); nor will such behaviour as this, ever induce me to be explicit." (Ch. 56)
And AGAIN, "I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you, or to any person so wholly unconnected with me." (Ch. 56)

Why is it always "you're cute" and never "YOU MUST ALLOW ME TO TELL YOU HOW ARDENTLY I ADMIRE AND LOVE YOU"?????

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boglord's review against another edition

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funny reflective 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

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katievallin's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.5

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novella42's review against another edition

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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

5.0

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lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition

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Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I picked this up as part of commitment to incorporate more classics into my TBR.
"Pride and Prejudice" follows Elizabeth Bennet, the second of five daughters. Throughout the course of the novel, we get to see Elizabeth struggle to deal with issues related to manners, upbringing, and marriage. When two new men move into the neighborhood, the five Bennet daughters' lives are entirely altered when they finally have the opportunity to wed a good man. Some of the daughters swoon at the idea of finding love, while others struggle to come to terms with the life being forced upon them.
I really enjoyed seeing a strong female lead who did not simply wish to be wed. Not only was this scandalous at the time, but it laid the groundwork for future novels and women. Elizabeth has a mind of her own, and she is strong independently. She does not need a partner to hold her up, and I loved every second of it. I think she navigates the nuances of her world beautifully.
I had a really great time with this story, and I am happy to have finally read the infamous "Pride and Prejudice".

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teabrewer's review against another edition

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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

5.0

A classic for a reason. This book shapped the romance genre a whole and it's easy to see, but it about more than romance. Like the title itself says, but many forget, it's about pride and prejudice, how they affects our daily decision and how that may affect the course of our lifes. Many times I forgot it was written as a comtemporary romance. The naturality and variety of the female characters is foreign to how we tend to think of historical women. Many times I caught myself thinking about how the author made this or that dialogue too modern for the setting before remembering when it was written. I particularly love how the author often criticizes by exposing the character lack of self awareness, including Lizzie, and trust the reader to catch on. I also love how she highlighted that parental neglect were part of lead to Lydia's fate, and also made sure to highlight that she was truly a child. She also makes sure highlight both her mom's and dad's neglect. The Dad's part is often lost in adaptations.

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madamenovelist's review against another edition

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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

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