Pride and Prejudice Review

Title: Pride and Prejudice
Author: Jane Austen
Publisher: Modern Library
Genre: Classics

Blurb: (from goodreads) "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."

So begins Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen's witty comedy of manners--one of the most popular novels of all time--that features splendidly civilized sparring between the proud Mr. Darcy and the prejudiced Elizabeth Bennet as they play out their spirited courtship in a series of eighteenth-century drawing-room intrigues.





Me: I can officially deem myself a literary nerd. I have read an Austen book. If I ever have a son, I may name him Darcy.

The Ups: I can see why people love Jane Austen. I really can. Her writing tone is incredibly fresh and light and humorous, and it feels like the entire story is being whispered into my ear, like some incredibly interesting gossip. It is quite extraordinary, this book is, because I learned a lot and laughed a lot at the historical point of it, and the ridiculous romantic and social practices at the time, but I also could find lots of connections to life today. 
The characters and their relationships, were incredible. Lizzy Bennet, of course, has taken her place as one of the most-loved heroines of all time. She's strong-minded, knows what she wants, and is incredibly prejudiced and flawed. Her often stubborn, a bit reckless and her prejudice is what makes her so relatable as a character, and what makes her character arc in the book more evident. She also loves to read, so that's a plus. 
I think that her character was incredibly compatible with Mr. Darcy, and can I say that I fell in love with him as the book went on? Their relationship was painful to read about occasionally , but I think that it was a beautiful match. I also adored Jane, Mrs. Bennet (however difficult she may be) and the Bingleys, the Collins', and all the other characters. They were portrayed as incredibly flawed people, but I found them incredibly lovable. 
(this gif just melts my heart btw) 

The Downs: It's a classic. And as with every other classic I have read, it is a bit more difficult to get through than young adult novels, but that's sort of the norm. I enjoyed the book very much, but I was unable to find the absolute obsession so many other Austenites claim to have. Maybe someday I'll have the chance to read it again and maybe get obsessed...

Overall: A charming classic with satirical humor and great characters. 

Rating: 4 kisses!



I know lots of people have read Jane Austen, or at least seen any of the movie versions. What did you think? 


12 comments:

  1. Pride and Prejudice is the only Austen book I've read, but I really liked it. It was very easy to follow, and humourous. Great review!

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    1. I totally agree. It made me giggle a lot when reading it. Thank you!

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  2. ASDKJFL; I LOVE PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (both the book and the movie!)

    I'm so glad you love this too! I read this in 7th grade, and while it took me several months to get into the writing, I was surprised to find myself enjoying it once I got to the ending! The story is so light and fluffy and cute (although the writing isn't -- wew it was deep!), and I absolutely ship Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. THEY'RE SO CUTE :3 Great review! Love it so much <3

    PS. the gif melts my heart too

    Jillian @ Jillian's Books

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    1. I feel like because their relationship was so complicated, it made it even more cuter :)

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  3. I can't wait to read this soon! I know the story well but I feel that its a must read classic because its AUSTEN! :D

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    1. Yep it's definitely a classic! I hope you enjoy!

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  4. Ah!! So glad you loved this! Austen's heroines are also so witty, fierce, and independent- that is one of the main reasons I love her works so much. As well as the fact that her stories are timeless and are so adaptable- to the screen and to modern retelling novels. I think that the more Austen you read, the more you will fall in love with her. I also recommend Persuasion.

    Thanks for stopping by The Local Muse

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    1. I went to a bookstore and saw Persuasion, I'll have to pick it up soon! I also feel like her books and heroines were ahead of her time.

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  5. Hahahha this is the ONLY classic I liked that I read for my English class! Which is surprisingly because first off, classics, and then it's also romance! So yeah, I don't know why I liked it but I did :) Have you see Lizzie Bennet Diaries on Youtube? You should watch it if not!

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    1. I haven't watched them, but I definitely will! I feel like I don't like required reading books because they are required.

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  6. Ha, I understand what you mean by difficult to get through. My friend adores this book, and I can see why, buy I feel a little guilty for not liking it as much as she does! :)

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    1. I know! I feel like I should have this huge Austen obsession now, but I'm not obsessed...

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