Jane Austen knew how to write a romance story. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett seemed the complete opposite of each other. And yet their story shows why opposites attract. I like the aristocratic, English countryside setting of this book. I also like this period when manners and class were important to society. The ending was predictable but nevertheless satisfying.
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marcy1
3 years ago
Pride & Prejudice is by far my favorite book. And Jane Austen my favorite author. Her characterizations bring late 18th C England to life. A must read!!!
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mcfrogs72
3 years ago
Iconic romance–the model for how it should be done.
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bethanyclough
3 years ago
While Pride and Prejudice is not my all time favorite Jane Austen novel, it is definitely second. No contest. It is a true original- from the opening sentence to the end- the subtle commentary on all things in Austen’s time has never been bettered by any other writer. Ever. And yes, I meant to be redundant.
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ctwinkle93
3 years ago
The most realistic novel and is beautifully woven with equally beautiful words
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roz
3 years ago
Always a delightful book to be savored again and again.
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djbroussard5
3 years ago
Timeless
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endamay
3 years ago
A look at courting rituals and life in the 1800’s and a classic of literature.
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violetking
3 years ago
Jane Austen was and is a master of romance fiction. Her characters, witty style and overall love story really inspire the heart and mind. Many call Pride and Prejudice the original modern romance, with Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth, in the course of falling in love, find not only each other but also making each other better people. I highly recommend both reading and listening to the audiobook of this novel.
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carlyn
3 years ago
Pride & Prejudice remains my all-time favorite novel. Jane Austen’s masterpiece comedy of manners is as delightful today as it was 200 years ago. Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy are sheer perfection, and their clumsy romance is so much fun to observe. Of course the writing style is reserved by today’s standards, but I think that just adds to the charm of this classic.
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judy486
3 years ago
Timeless classic that can be read over and over again.
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raysell99
3 years ago
One of the classics
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willawood
3 years ago
An all-time favorite
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susanbacoyanis
3 years ago
Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen has one of the most succinct opening lines I have ever read. It sums up concisely the essence of the whole story. We travel back in time with the author who delights us with her portrayal of human nature and we learn that people don’t change much over the course of time.
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annbunch
3 years ago
Classics are classic for a reason – they are superbly written with lasting characters and value, and they are good!
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hartfordnancy61
3 years ago
A favorite of all my girls and myself,
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booklady
3 years ago
One’s reading is simply not complete until this is on their list!
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christinaboyd
3 years ago
Incomparable!
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suzaletty43
3 years ago
One of the classics. This book show how men and women are supposed to act within their social status Friendships, love, marriage and betrayal are found in this book. Easy reading.
By janeausten
The best of Austen.
Jane Austen knew how to write a romance story. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett seemed the complete opposite of each other. And yet their story shows why opposites attract. I like the aristocratic, English countryside setting of this book. I also like this period when manners and class were important to society. The ending was predictable but nevertheless satisfying.
Pride & Prejudice is by far my favorite book. And Jane Austen my favorite author. Her characterizations bring late 18th C England to life. A must read!!!
Iconic romance–the model for how it should be done.
While Pride and Prejudice is not my all time favorite Jane Austen novel, it is definitely second. No contest. It is a true original- from the opening sentence to the end- the subtle commentary on all things in Austen’s time has never been bettered by any other writer. Ever. And yes, I meant to be redundant.
The most realistic novel and is beautifully woven with equally beautiful words
Always a delightful book to be savored again and again.
Timeless
A look at courting rituals and life in the 1800’s and a classic of literature.
Jane Austen was and is a master of romance fiction. Her characters, witty style and overall love story really inspire the heart and mind. Many call Pride and Prejudice the original modern romance, with Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth, in the course of falling in love, find not only each other but also making each other better people. I highly recommend both reading and listening to the audiobook of this novel.
Pride & Prejudice remains my all-time favorite novel. Jane Austen’s masterpiece comedy of manners is as delightful today as it was 200 years ago. Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy are sheer perfection, and their clumsy romance is so much fun to observe. Of course the writing style is reserved by today’s standards, but I think that just adds to the charm of this classic.
Timeless classic that can be read over and over again.
One of the classics
An all-time favorite
Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen has one of the most succinct opening lines I have ever read. It sums up concisely the essence of the whole story. We travel back in time with the author who delights us with her portrayal of human nature and we learn that people don’t change much over the course of time.
Classics are classic for a reason – they are superbly written with lasting characters and value, and they are good!
A favorite of all my girls and myself,
One’s reading is simply not complete until this is on their list!
Incomparable!
One of the classics. This book show how men and women are supposed to act within their social status Friendships, love, marriage and betrayal are found in this book. Easy reading.