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Summary: what a load of crap...
Review: Overall, the writing and the plot were terrific although, at first, the haughtiness of certain characters like Lady Catherine really bothered me. (People like that deserve to be thrown into boot camps.) I was engrossed with the relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy and how it played out from beginning to end. The conclusion of the story was satisfying and appropriate. All in all, this book is highly recommended.
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Summary: Four and a half stars
Review: PNP was a delight to read. I'm not a fan of Jane Austen. I was in fact, dismissive of her work as being too boring and feminist (though I insist that the two are not necessarily related!) which led me to pick up this novel to see for myself. For a story so well told, it's surprisingly well paced with little attention to insignificant details and events. I would have though Jane Austen novels spent page after page describing beautiful English scenery but it's feelings and relationships that are the focus of PNP. I can now understand why it's hugely popular with women; it reads like a very sophisticated soap opera. There are handsome young men and ladies, a dodgy character or two to make things interesting, and romantic entanglements aplenty. I quite enjoyed following the relationship of Elizabeth Bennet and the enigmatic Darcy. Things change a lot in 200 years, but not when it comes to love. The language could be hard for many to grasp, but that is my only reservation. Pride And Prejudice is a fine book and one I recommend to anyone.
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Summary: Pride & Prejudice: A Heroine's Tale
Review: Pros: A great heroine and romantic story.
Cons: The language can be a struggle in the beginning.
The Bottom Line: The heroine of the story, Elizabeth Bennet, is one of my top 10 favorites. The story: a young woman, Elizabeth Bennet, is a very realistic woman who doesn't believe that beauty or wealth should hinder her from society. While her sisters give their hearts out to people too quickly, Elizabeth takes her time in finding her ideal man, which can be seen as a prejudice and pride. Lydia, Kittie, and Mary (three of the five sisters) are hilarious, and they believe in love at first site of a navy sailor. But Jane and Lizzie (Elizabeth), the other two sisters, are more reserved with their hearts. Mr. Darcy also is prejudice and proud, especially when he tries to spoil Jane and Mr. Bingley's relationship. And the connected relationships all fit perfectly together, and Jane Austen shows a new ideal marriage when Mr. Bennet intends to marry off his daughters only if their mate was equal to them - meaning that the marriages should be equal. The language: it's a little difficult to read at first, and my only suggestion is that you should remember that it was written before our time. Most of the words are in the dictionary, but the grammar has definitely changed over the century. Jane Austen also enjoys excessively writing about one subject in the story, which can be difficult to sit through to read. But it still shows that Jane is a great author, especially during her time. My thoughts on the book besides the ones that I've already given is that the book is one of my favorite Austen books, because it has a strong heroine character that I can relate to. The family values are very modern, but yet it also gives a feminist-like style when the characters like Elizabeth are intelligent, and aren't too afraid to speak their mind. This book is a great classics book that I have read numerous times, and am still interested in reading in the future. cheers michelle
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Summary: More and more cultured!! My third Austen book!! =^-^=
Review: This is my mom's favorite book, which I have finally read this year after long years of her trying to get me to read it. Since I had to read Sense and Sensibility for my college course, I went on to reading all of Austen's novels. I am currently on my last one; Persuasions. Pride and Prejudice is the most popular of Austen's novel, I think, and for good reason. The characters are funny and interesting, the plot is original, and the social satire of England in Austen's time is hugely enjoyable. Elizabeth Bennet, Austen's own favorite character, is a headstrong, affectionate girl who represents the `prejudice' of the title. And Fitzwilliam Darcy (aka Mr. Darcy, but I like his name O_O) is the `pride' and is filthy rich, arrogant and rude. It goes without saying that I fell in love with him at first sight (or first mention of him in the story). Mr. Darcy, Mr. Knightly and that hero from Northanger Abbey are the cutest heroes of all Austen's novels!!! (=^-^=) <Purrrrr)
Anyhoo, enough drooling. (Mentally slaps face-get your act together--!!)
The characters of the novel, though the most colorful and animated, are also the least believable. They are larger than life, great for the story, but I don't see them as flesh and blood people. Mrs.Bennet, with her obsession for marrying her daughters is perfectly understandable, but her happiness even when one girl elopes with a good-for-nothing, and the way she won't understand her husband's complete disapproval is just mind-boggling. The stupid characters are soooo stupid, Elizabeth's father- even though he is very likeable- is actually a pretty bad father concerning his duties towards his daughters and fear for their welfare, though all that changes near the end.
In any case, I loved the book, it was funny and highly enjoyable. I'm glad I read it. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in reading a classic, and even those who are not. If you don't mind quaint-sounding passages and writing that is sometimes a bit confusing, try out Jane Austen. Once you get the hang of the language you can really enjoy this great book!! Buy it now!
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