Pride and Prejudice
Ratings1,753
Average rating4.2
Not a review of the book, rather a review of the feelings, a diary entry, and boarder line rant.
It's not you it's me?
It's not the women, it's the time period?
I'm breaking up with this book because it makes me feel bad. It makes me feel ignorant, like a bad feminist, guilty, a little angry, annoyed, and made me argue with myself.
I couldn't get past the nature of the characters, such boy crazy, manipulative, frivolous, flat, say nothing bunch. ‘Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and small minds discuss people.' I had assumed Austin to be a great mind, but her story comes off as delivered through that of the small and average minded.
I understand that women of the time were confined in socioeconomic/legal/cultural/etc. ways. but I can't accept them. I struggle to sympathize for them, I find myself strongly disliking them. Even with Elizabeth I find myself rolling my eyes at her, trying to imagine why walking three miles is hard. And that is a crux of the entire book. Because her not being able to get home conveniently for days moves the plot along.
I walk three miles in less than an hour (carrying a bag and usually a conversation). “But she wears petticoats, you wear jeans; and countryside is rough, you have sidewalks” says a dissenting voice. And the argument in my head goes on, meanwhile the audiobook keeps playing. Also they keep saying that Elizabeth walked there alone, but she had company for a good part of the way, and she doesn't correct them.
Oh also the believe that a woman has to change a man and/or manipulate him into marriage goes against my core beliefs.
I must have read this wrong, missed the point, or am just not compatible with this book.
Ok, ok, ok. Those of you who know me know that this is NOT my first time reading this book! Or the second or probably the third or maybe even the fourth??? (Honestly not sure how many times I've read P&P.) This read through was motivated by a podcast - Hot and Bothered. I haven't listened to the other seasons of the podcast (maybe I will at some point) but their most recent season is “Live from Pemberly” and each episode takes a close look at a few chapters of P&P. I really enjoyed learning some more of the history, both of the time and of Austen herself.
I'm really loving the podcast + book club format. Aside from Hot and Bothered, I'm also listening to podcasts reading through Dracula and the Percy Jackson series, along with Sword and Laser (which is a more traditional book club format picking one book a month to read). Does anyone else like these? Have any suggestions for ones I should try???
What else is there to say about Pride and Prejudice? If you haven't read it, you really should. It is always and forever 5 stars
Es una magnífica lectura repleta de sarcasmo e ironía y con una crítica social de aquella época que Jane Austen plasma de una manera magistral en su obra.
Además el libro aborda temas que aún siguen siendo actuales hoy en dia.
I began to read Pride and Prejudice after a recommendation from my mum. I couldn't put it down. I think that while it may have seemed rather slow at the start, I really appreciated the build-up and by the end of the novel you had developed a respect from each and every one of the characters. Although I generally prefer more gripping novels, the romance was very compelling. Feminism is explored very early on and even though, at the end of the novel it did seem as if all the women were married to respectable gentlemen the women were still very prominent and determined. I particularly loved how class and status affected the plot and how it was used to manipulate the characters' personalities.
Pride and Prejudice is easily my favorite book of all time. Such a fun read that I am always happy to go back to when I'm in a slump.
This book is a classic, the reason the name Jane Austen is revered more than a century after she died. Ahead of its time, Ms. Austen has well devolved characters including a strong willed herione, one which many women admire and relate to. The male suitor is also well written, providing a leading couple similar to most real life couples and people. Many authors in modern times could not write characters so refreshing in their likeness to normal people, especially a female character or a couple.
At the end of the day, Jane Austen is a supportive sister, standing up for a nearest and dearest shy girl
I just realized today that I had never written a review on one of my all time favourite novels ever! I dont even know how many times I have read this book but each and every time I do I fall in more and more in love with it. As you might already know, from my review of Persuasion, this book is tied for my favourite Jane Austen book, along with Persuasion. I just adore this novel, everything about it is incredible. I love the writing, the setting and mostly the characters! This book is truly a timeless classic and I will continue to love and adore this book fpr a very long time. I don#t believe it is possibly for me to tire of this novel for it is so incredible and very commendable on Jane Austen#s part. I recommend this book to any and every person who enjoys a good read.
I was sitting at the reception desk (the “donut”) at ART completely enthralled in Pride and Prejudice when David Mamet walks by talking with several Harvard students. He saw me reading and came back and asked me what I was reading. I was speechless and showed him the cover. He was kind of my idol at the time. He saw the title and said, “Aww! Dude! Good book!” And went on his merry way. Since that time, I have found no reason to add to David Mamet's review.
What a well written atrocity. I don’t believe I’ve ever read a book where I hate everyone involved (edit: I forgot about my year of rest and relaxation), but there you go! Utterly silly, ridiculous, frivolous, though entertaining.
I knew going in that this wouldn't be my kind of book. Unless there's an engaging sci-fi or fantasy twist, historical fiction rarely holds my interest—especially a novel of manners. So, predictably, getting through this was a chore and a half.
That's not to say the writing is bad—clearly, it's not. This book is a classic for a reason, and despite my struggles, I found moments where the prose truly shined, especially right toward the end.
Anyway, I can finally say I've read Pride & Prejudice. Just don't expect me to say, “The book was better” next time I rewatch the 2005 adaptation.
Got really behind on my book list! So dating this dozen or so incorrectly as 12/31/24 and challenging myself to a sentence-long review. I cannot believe I've never catalogued a read of this as this is for sure my 3rd or 4th read, and does Austen just slap so hard every single time - doesn't get better than this!
It was slow to start, but it started to move at a brisker pace. I really did find myself really engaged. I would recommend this book without reservation.
I deeply regret that I watched the film (2005) before reading the book. The film is such a treasure as well, but focuses chiefly on the romance – which is just as well – but the book has so much depth and fleshes the characters out so well. I much prefer book Mr. Darcy.
Unfortunately, I did not give this a good rating. It was a struggle to get through for me. The classic style doesn't sit well with me.