Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen

Khushi · Post by **Khushi** » 08 Mar 2015, 10:40

So true ! Mr Darcy is the archetype strong , silent lover who feels deeply and speaks less. The more unconscious Lizzy is of his regard, the harder he falls for her. His, promises to be a more enduring love, which has a unique timeless appeal. On the other hand, Mr Collins -full of self importance,frivolous elocution and rehearsed manners, is engagingly entertaining in his own way

One does flinch sometimes, especially while rereading the novel, when Lizzy , blindsided by her prejudice against Mr Darcy , gives an often unwarranted preferential treatment to Mr Wickham. But she redeems herself well by treating him with a firm reserve once his faults are known to her, at the same time mellowing towards Mr Darcy. Even the heedless Lydia plays her part in bringing the protagonists together. All in all , its a pleasant, comfortable love story, when after a few twists and turns it all ends well. A great book to keep one company when the days are not so easy and you want to believe in a nicer, lighter side of life

JoMama123 · Post by **JoMama123** » 09 Mar 2015, 14:26

I first fell in love with Pride and Prejudice at the age of 16 when I watched the five hour mini-series with Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. Since that time, I have read or listened to the book every other year or so. When I was younger, I didn't understand the humor that Ms. Austen has in her novels, but as I have read it as an adult I can't help but laugh! Her characters are so well written and the situations that exist in the novel still exist today, over 200 years later! Miss Bingley desperately trying to get Mr. Darcy's attentions, Mr. Collins' "politeness" that often is more of an offense, Lydia and Kitty not caring for anything except young men, Mr. Bennett enjoying the follies of others so much so that he doesn't bother to try to teach his daughters, etc. I think people often watch or read Pride and Prejudice without realizing that Ms. Austen meant it to be more of a romantic comedy as opposed to drama and therefore underestimate the characters and situations. "For what do we live but to make sport for our neighbors and laugh at them in our turn?"

Beth Davids · Post by **Beth Davids** » 06 Apr 2015, 21:03

I find some of the characters in this story a bit ridiculous, but nevertheless, I really enjoy it! She definitely had a sense of humor, and I'm guessing some of the women of that day and age really did act that foolish!

awanadance · Post by **awanadance** » 20 Apr 2015, 09:46

Pride and Prejudice has been one of my loves since early high school, although I'm not the biggest fan of Austen's other writings. I read Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, but I definitely loved P&P much better. Also, it doesn't get much better than Mr. Darcy, honestly...*swoons*

superphobic · Post by **superphobic** » 01 May 2015, 13:11

Pride and Prejudice is a wonderful book that shows people in a realistic light. Like many of Jane Austen's books pride and prejudice has realistic and timeless characters and problems. You can always find a way to relate with the people and situations in the books; whither you know a Mrs Bennett who is filled with constant worry and love for her daughters, or a Lidia whose careless and self indulging ways drag her families reputation through the mud. Your opinion is slowly molded along with Elizabeths throughout the story as she learns to not only see past peoples flaws but also their charms, showing first impressions aren't all that they seem.

Mitchel_Walls · Post by **Mitchel_Walls** » 07 Jun 2015, 09:38

I really enjoyed this book, it has a deeper meaning in life and it is an amazing romance novel, it really is a classic, the romantic parts in this book have such an effect on all generations.

MatisseVH · Post by **MatisseVH** » 09 Jun 2015, 10:31

Pride and Prejudice is definitely a novel to read at least once in your life. The characters are flawed, making them human and realistic. It is a fun, original story. I don't read many romance novels, but the novels by Jane Austen have so much depth and humanity in them, that it has its place in history. I would recommend it to anybody that loves the language of the Victorian Era. I also loved the BBC film of pride and prejudice, even if it wasn't exact, it stayed pretty consistent. I hope that this review helps you try it out and enjoy.

Natasha_Zlobinsky · Post by **Natasha_Zlobinsky** » 10 Jun 2015, 05:51

I realise that my post here will probably remain unseen since I have jumped in three years late. However, since Pride and Prejudice is still being reviewed two centuries after publication, I may as well be three years late with a review.

I read P&P in high school, which was many years ago, but I remember enjoying it but in a tepid way and with a sense of disillusionment as I had had much greater expectations of the book since it was (and is) one of the great Classics. While it was supposed to be a witty commentary on the roles women were to fill at the time, all characters were still, in the end, slaves to their time. Lizzy just was not quite strong enough to break free from convention completely. Jane was, well, a bit boring and quite weak albeit with some admirable qualities of patience and equanimity. While I understand the book was meant to be a satire, the drama of Lydia's elopement was really overdone, being treated as worse than war, which played no more than a cameo role in the book, even though the war signified huge change in Europe at the time. Still, Austen's subtle wit is fun to read and she has a decided ability to evoke beautiful imagery in the reader's mind. In general I would say an enjoyable light read but one must not expect too much.

sidonia · Post by **sidonia** » 10 Jun 2015, 20:43

Hello,

When I was a teenager my mother introduced me to Jane Austen books. Pride and Prejudice and Sense and sensibility are two of my favorite books. I loved Elizabeth and I completely understood most of her feelings. Last year I had a chance to read this book again and it took me only 2 days to finish. Lovet it!

abasto123 · Post by **abasto123** » 13 Jun 2015, 03:07

I absolutely love Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice. It is one of my favorite classics. I love the non traditional romance between the two main characters!

Lori Rusanen · Post by **Lori Rusanen** » 13 Jun 2015, 04:57

I know we live in a world where "seeing the movie" has all-too-often replaced "reading the book", but I just watched the 2005 version of the film with Keira Knightly today, (it's a quick Austen fix for me!), and I must say it's one of the few films that has retained an actual flavor of the book itself for me. I love Austen, and like to imagine how shocking and innovative the headstrong Lizzie must have seemed when the book first came out. One of the first women's libbers! Imagine a society where the old, timeworn custom of marrying the one chosen was gradually being replaced by *gasp* the notion of choosing one's own mate and marrying for love! Poor Mr. Darcy, presumably engaged since birth to Mrs. DeBurgh's wimpy wispy daughter. I loved the shattering of customs.

And Charlotte! 27, a dowdy, frumpy mouse of a woman, worried about being a burden to her parents with no marriage prospects in sight until our delightful Mr. Collins settles for her after mass rejection by the Bennett girls! So many interesting characters in this book. And I for one truly enjoy Austen because sometimes it's nice to actually have a happy ending. Sigh. I'm going to go look through the forums to see if there's a "Persuasion" thread. Another favorite.

Cheers and Good Reading to all!

Lori

Rizbi · Post by **Rizbi** » 26 Jun 2015, 04:56

I agree with the original poster on this one. I prefer Persuasion than Pride and Prejudice. I even think Sense and Sensibility is better than Pride and Prejudice. However, I do understand why a lot of people like it. It’s got a lot of Austen’s trademark of wit and charm and I think it’s the lightest among the three books - making it a really fun read.

Perhaps if Captain Wentworth ‘brood’ as much as Darcy, it will make Persuasion more popular…?

em_77 · Post by **em_77** » 02 Jul 2015, 14:43

I view the characters in Pride and Prejudice very lifelike and hidden. You truly must appreciate Austen in order to appreciate her characters

Ericaflowers6238 · Post by **Ericaflowers6238** » 10 Jul 2015, 16:58

Pride and prejudice has always been my favorite Jane Austen novel. I read the book when I was 13 years old and although there was a ton of things that I did not understand due to my young mind and the complex writing style, I became heavily obsessed with it. Iv reread that book atleast 30 times and every time I read it, I end up noticing more things that didn't occur to me before. I love all of Jane Austin's books, but the characters are so complicated and developed in Pride and Prejudice that it is breathtaking.

annaliseberkeley · Post by **annaliseberkeley** » 10 Jul 2015, 18:53

while there are some criticisms I could make of Austen, she is definitely one of my top 5 authors. I have rarely seen dialogue able to match hers- which seems to be so natural, eloquent, complex and intriguing. the world she creates is romantic yet rational and not overly sentimental.