Rating:  Summary: My personal favorite! Review: Pride and Prejudice is quite possibly the best book ever written. The plot is as real today as it was when it was written. The characters are strong and vivid. Its like stepping back in time to a place you've never been. If you enjoy the book, A&E and the BBC made a wonderful mini-series adaptation of the story starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. Also for a more modern take on the same premise, read Bridget Jone's Diary by Helen Fielding.
Rating:  Summary: A Masterpiece Review: I have read this book only very recently. It is truly an excellent piece of literature. It is a story of appearance and reality. The author, Jane Austen, uses extensive and challenging vocabulary. The words flow off the pages. Sometimes, I read the same passage three or four times to fully understand what it was trying to convey. The main character, Mr. Darcy, is extremely proud. He is selfish and rude, until he meets Miss Elizabeth Bennet. But, Miss Bennet is far below his social standing. It is interesting to see how the characters change in the book over time. If you want a challenge, have some time, and love good literature, this book is for you!
Rating:  Summary: Not to be missed Review: There is not much for me to say about this book, other than to add my voice to the choir singing the praises of Jane Austen and "Pride and Prejudice." I recently read it for the first time (although I have been a long-time fan of the BBC series), and I was absolutely blown away. Without a doubt, one of the best books I have ever read.Jane Austen proves that brevity is not the soul of wit. Here razor-sharp pen peels back the outward polish and fine veneer of a host of stuffed shirts. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy live and breath, and I am addicted to their story even though I know the outcome. Plot is not the reason to read "Pride and Prejudice," rather it is just to take pleasure in good writing and cheer. After this book, I am diving headfirst into the world of Jane Austen. Amazing that it took me this long to discover her.
Rating:  Summary: Pride or Prejudice? Review: Neither but I could not, I repeat could not read this book I fell asleep through the first chapter and could not seem to muster enough effort to read the second chapter. I do like Jane Austen movies, but I think in her books she tends to elaborate on things a bit much for my taste. I commend anyone who has read it through though. It is a wonderful classic with humour and romance this is a must read if you can get through it without dozing off.
Rating:  Summary: absolutely fabulous Review: I read this book quite a while ago, in fact when i was in year 9 and my older sister was studying it for GCSE, i saw the book and seeing as i was bored i decided to read it. to my surprise i actually liked it. it turned out to be very interesting and amusing at times too. the relationship between Darcy and Lizzy interested me very much as i found Lizzy's retorts and critical behaviour great as i am a great believer of speaking your views. For Lizzy to do that in that kind of society was very brave of her and i admired her for it. Since then i have read this book so many times it's unbelievable and it still interests me greatly. i never get bored with the storyline and i live along with the characters and feel for them as if i was reading the book for the first time. It's an absolute classic and i love it. i really recommend everyone to read it. don't be put off by the fact that it is set in old times. U will be pleasantly surprised to find that it's actually great.
Rating:  Summary: Pride and predjudice Review: When I first started to read this book I thought that it would have alot of old time english that I couldn't understand and that there would be alot of slow spots and bore. But as I got into the book (which didn't take very long) I found a REALLY great novel. The plot is amazing, it's one of those books that make you think about it when your done. I have read alot of romance novels in my life and this is by far the best one. I also think this book gives an important message: You should get to know a person before you jugde them because for all you know they could be your true love. If you are looking for something a little more than just a silly romance. Look no further than Pride and Predjudice.
Rating:  Summary: a book to remember Review: When I first started this book I thought I would find a novel with alot of old time english and bore. But as I started to read this classic I found that it was quite an interesting story. Pride and predjudice, I think,is a wonderful story that tells the reader that they should learn to know a person before they make assumptions about them. The way that Jane Austen sews romance with mystery and bewilderment makes it so that I would gladly reccomend this book to everyone.
Rating:  Summary: Golden Lady Review: Jane Austin was one af the greatest and most intelligent writers who ever lived. Pride and Prejudice is my favorite of her novels, and obviously I'm not alone. In it she explores human tendencies, failings, aspirations and compromises through the matrix of upper-class English life ca. 1800. This lifestyle has since changed beyond recognition, but her insights are universal. Some people complain that Austin tacitly endorsed an oppressive society by acquiescing in it; but this has nothing to do with literature. Judged as a creative artist, Austin ranks among the very best.
Rating:  Summary: A Woman With A Good Head On Her Sholders. Review: Jane Austen knew what she was talking about, way before a time were women had many rights. Her characters in this book are witty, charming, and well spoken. Her characters are well developed and the interaction between chacters are better then watching any movie, you are hooked from page one.
Rating:  Summary: A Sharp Eye Review: You will find Jane Austen in high school classrooms, as inspiration for contemporary movies and fiction (Clueless, Bridget Jones' Diary), and at a book club or two. Otherwise, she is not part of us: Her laser-eyes, scathing commentary about society, and merciless fun at the expense of over-the-top piety are missing. In our current Press-Release era, where ads blanket our cities, and celebrities alter their image every other week, Jane would have a field day-- her observations would have been invaluable, her sharp humor liberating. "Pride and Prejudice"-- the story of independent-minded Elizabeth Bennet's journey to a happy marriage and her rousing rebellion against the stultifying and stale social system of 19th-Century England-- is an adrenaline-rush of a book. As Elizabeth battles the defenders of society (her marriage-obsessed mother, a condescending suitor, and several members of the "upper-class" trying to stem her promising relationship with the affluent and handsome Mr. Darcy) we sample a world where family, money, and class dictate your friends and suitors. When Elizabeth and Darcy move to his stunning home, they leave the hostility of an uncaring society behind. Through rebellion and stubbornness, they have found Eden.
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