A review by kenzieburns
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
**Review contains uncensored spoilers!!**
Didn't wow me or captivate me as I expected it to. Perhaps because of the old language and views of the role of women in society, but I was bored and annoyed more than I was entertained. I was only half listening at some points, so maybe I missed some vital plot points, but Jane's sickness and Lydia's departure seemed pointless to me. Also, for a book that is supposed to be so much about Elizabeth's and Mr. Darcy's relationship, I felt like there was surprisingly little discussion of such, and by the end of the book their marriage felt so abrupt and rushed. Is this typical of "romances" from thus period? Not sure. I feel like I need to do some digging and find an analytical synopsis because much of the book was over my head and I was just not interested.
Didn't wow me or captivate me as I expected it to. Perhaps because of the old language and views of the role of women in society, but I was bored and annoyed more than I was entertained. I was only half listening at some points, so maybe I missed some vital plot points, but Jane's sickness and Lydia's departure seemed pointless to me. Also, for a book that is supposed to be so much about Elizabeth's and Mr. Darcy's relationship, I felt like there was surprisingly little discussion of such, and by the end of the book their marriage felt so abrupt and rushed. Is this typical of "romances" from thus period? Not sure. I feel like I need to do some digging and find an analytical synopsis because much of the book was over my head and I was just not interested.