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Summary: Jane Austen's best novel
Review: I love this novel. It has everything you could possibly want in a book. Love, hate, comedy, and more. Every time Lizzy and Mr. Darcy are in the same room you can expect some kind of comedy. Lizzy's bizarre family (not counting Jane) would drive any man away. If Mr. & Mrs. Bennet were real I wouldn't be able to understand how he could possibly stay married to this rude and ill-mannered woman. But since they're only characters in a book I would have to say that they are a perfectly matched couple. Each one posseses what the other does not. If you can get past the old English that Jane Austen wrote in, this is a great read and a wonderful romantic comedy.
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Summary: An extremely fantastic book!One of the BEST works of Austen
Review: I always love reading about romance in England. Especially in the 17th & 18th century. This book was no exception. Jane Austen dwells deep into human nature. How Elizabeth's pride is damaged, when Darcy refuses to dance with her & becomes prejudiced against him by Mr. Wickham. How Darcy slowly finds himself falling in love with Elizabeth. All this is potrayed marvellously by Jane Austen. I loved it so much that I've read it about 5 times till now!
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Summary: Wonderful to read, although not entirely memorable
Review: I am an avid reader of English classics so naturally, I came across P&P fairly soon after I discovered my love of literature. I had heard so many glorious things about this novel (that it forms young women world wide, that the characters are incredibly convincing and realistic, etc.), that perhaps I was expecting a little bit more. Sure, Austen claimed she wrote about the "things she knew about." Unfortunately, there were many other authors, female artists to be most specific, who were her contemporaries and wrote far more incredibly mind blowing novels (Mary Shelly comes to my mind). I will begin by saying that this book was wonderful to read. It was witty and the story line was intriguing enough that I had no trouble completing it a few days after beginning it (I will confess, I even gave up a few nights of slee to find out if Elizabeth's character flaws would resolve). The characters were convincing, the book well developed and not extremely predictable. Unfortunately, these assets did not redeem the novel in my eyes, because shortly after finishing it, I simply could not believe I had wasted a few days of valuable reading time to devote to a relatively 'numb' piece of literature. Simply put, I felt it lacked depth, and although it was witty and enjoyable to read, I do not exactly understand why it has lasted as a classic depiction of human existance. The plot was unrealistic, the ending contrived, and besides the obvious message that 'pride and prejudice are evil and indulging in either of these flaws will cause misery' I did not receive any further enlightenment by reading it. It is an excellent documentation of courting rituals during Austen's time, as well as what I imagine to be a realistic depiction of the concerns of upper-middle-class English society, but to be perfectly honest, who cares? If these subjects interest you, I'm sure you will be enthralled by Austen's work. I appreciate her and respect her because of the history she represents, and for this reason, you should NOT AVOID READING THIS BOOK, but I do not think I will ever be able to say her work moves me. Of course, I could be missing something. I'm only sixteen, so my distaste for P&P could be the result of youth and foolishness. If any of you have read this novel were sincerely moved by it, I'd love to hear from you. There's nothing I hate more than simply 'not getting' a book.
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Summary: A rather perfect novel
Review: I have read this novel several times, peeling away the layers looking for new meaning. As someone else stated earlier, P&P is not Austen's deepest work; however, it still contains many levels of meaning. Superficially, there is the charming and *credible* romance. As one digs deeper, one can find lessons on how to read properly (as Elizabeth learns) as well as the layout of a new meritocracy based not on rank, but taste and intelligence. This is not a bland love story, but a quiet, faintly smiling attack on pride, tastelessness, vanity, prejudice and obliviousness. The portrayals of Mrs. Bennet, Caroline Bingley and Lady Catherine de Bourgh are masterpieces of sweet viciousness. Overall, Austen's late 18th century (*not* Victorian) work is a lovely balance of comedy and commentary, romance and drama. Fun, witty, but not swoony or saccharine, Pride & Prejudice should please all but the most proud & prejudiced reader (or the utterly unintelligent), for it is a charming novel, near to perfection.
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Summary: Pandora's Box of Characters
Review: This book is a pandora's box of characters. Best friend, worst enemy, love of your life, and the one you love to hate, all found caught in a romantic tale that combines all the elements of human nature into a realistic struggle between true love and social status. The characters are phenominal. I don't think Jane Austen missed a single type of person, or disposition in her novel. As you learn of her characters and begin to relate to them you will run the emotional gamet. From anger to tears this book will take you into the perspective of multiple people. You will not only see through their eyes but feel what they feel. I don't think there is a single person who couldn't relate to someone in this book.
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Summary: Humor, romance and drama....
Review: After reading BRIGID JONES: A DIARY and knowing it was a modern version/take on PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, I decided to read P&P again. It is a beautifully written, carefully crafted story of an English family with five daughters, and they may be on the verge of losing their home and means of support. The main character Elizabeth is a very focused, honest, caring person. She says what needs to be said and does the things that need to be done. She is very observant of peoples personalities and what drives them, at least she believes she is until she meets Mr. Wickham and Mr. Darcy. That the daughters must marry due to their impending financial situation is never questioned, but who will the future husbands be? What makes Mr. Right, Mr. Right? How can one sister's Mr. Right be so wrong for everyone else but her? With all the social customs and duties is it possible that two people can actually find each other, fall in love and marry? There are characters you will love and characters you will love to hate. It is filled with humor,romance and drama, and enough twists and turns to create a wonderful and very enjoyable story.
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Summary: The best novel ever!
Review: I love this book! It is a book that capture your heart and you become intuned to the charatures. I am only 13. I first read this book was two years ago. At that time it intrigued me. Now I am a lover of it and the time peiod. As many have said every time you read it, it dosen't matter that you know, you can't wait to see if lizzie will marry Mr. Darcy. I think to read this book you have to be the right kind of person. But if like books set in time peord of this time peoid, I think you will love this book.
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Summary: GO 'N GET IT!
Review: My English teacher gave us this book 2 review--which is y i thought i was destined 2 hate it_but from the opening sentence,i felt that special something--i knew i was in love! Elizabeth was all i ever wanted 2 be and Mr.Darcy,all i ever wanted 2 marry! I can easily say he was my first crush!What i love about this book especially is the way it handles so much with such magnificence-human emotions,social classes,pride,romance---it's a real treat for n e reader!
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Summary: AMUSING AND THOUGHT PROVOKING
Review: I HAVE READ THIS BOOK AT LEAST THREE TIMES BY NOW AND EVERY TIME I NOTICE SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND GET MORE OUT OF IT. I WAS COMPELLED INTO READING IT BY MY MUM ABOUT A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND REALLY ENJOYED IT. FROM READING THE BACK OF THE BOOK IT SOUNDS AS THOUGH IT IS ONLY SERIOUS AND A ROMANCE TOLD BY THE HEROIN OF THE STORY , ELIZABETH,ABOUT CURTSHIP AND SCANDEL, BUT I SURPRISED MYSELF BY LAUGHING AT THE COMMENTS MADE BY THE AUTHOR THROUGHOUT THE BOOK. JANE AUSTEN WAS OBVIOUSLY NOW AND AGAIN PICKING FUN AT THE IDEAS OF FASHIONABLE SOCIETY OF THAT TIME, ESPECIALLY ON COURTSHIP AND MARRIDGE AND MANY TIMES AT THE CHARACTERS SHE INVENTS. SHE ALSO MAKES MANY OF HER CHARACTERS REALISTIC AND WRITES HER BOOK COMPASSIONATELY SHOWING AN UNDERSTANDING OF PEOPLES EMOTIONS AND THEIR OWN OPINIONS. I WOULD RECCOMEND READING THIS BOOK EVEN IF ITS VERY DIFFERENT TO YOUR USUAL TYPE OF GENRES AS I UNEXPECTANTLY ENJOYED IT ALTHOUGH I USUALLY STICK TO THRILLERS AND HORROR. THIS WAS A GOOD AND AMUSING CHANGE.
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Summary: The Book That Changed My Life.
Review: I was 12 years old and had the rare privilege of going shopping alone with my Mum. (With 2 sisters and a brother, this event was EXTREMELY rare.) I asked if we could browse in the book store. Half an hour later, we emerged. I was carrying a paperbag in which was enclosed my first copy of 'Pride and Prejudice'. As soon as we got in the car I started reading. I finished the book that night and I started it again the next morning. Even at 12 years old, I knew I was experiencing a masterpiece. In the 15 years since that day I have revisited the story of Elizabeth and Darcy numerous times. It just keeps getting better and better. Elizabeth was my idol. Darcy replaced Prince Philip, (from Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty'), as the man of my dreams. Mrs Bennett's nerves began to irk me as much as they did the long-suffering Mr Bennett. I love this book and I can't even begin to praise it, and the wonderful Jane Austen, enough. If you haven't read it - WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? If you have read it, I think its time to get it off your shelf, or get down to the library and relive the magic of 'Pride and Prejudice' all over again.
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