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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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trivia_love's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i absolutely loved it! i’ve been wanting to watch the show and movie adaptions for quite a while now so i will finally be able to indulge myself :]

the scenes between darcy and elizabeth were incredibly delightful to read and made me crave more. if i were to make one wish, it would be to include even more of said interactions.

i’m wondering if anyone has written this story from darcy’s perspective, and if so, i would love to check it out one day.

oh, the yearning…you can't go wrong with some historical slow burn...

mitskacir's review against another edition

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5.0

I will start by saying that I very much enjoyed this book, and the Rosamund Pike audio version was particularly charming. But I’m not sure what makes this book the absolute favorite of so many people. It was diverting, dramatic, and Elizabeth’s dialogue sharp... but ultimately it was an entertaining story about money and marriage. I am sincerely interested in learning more about what makes this book as loved as it is.

Update: Reread this one and increased the score from 4 to 5 stars. I really enjoyed it this time when I wasn't as focused on the plot and the characters, and could pay more attention to the writing. Austen is a very entertaining writer and her characters are excellent. I think listening to the Hot and Bothered podcast series Live From Pemberley helped me appreciate this book more, and as a reread I found a lot more value in the pure entertainment of it as well. Also Rosamund Pike's narration is truly spectacular - I would listen to almost anything narrated by her.

chloejen's review against another edition

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5.0

that rare occasion when the main character is your favorite character

silmakotelo's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

isabel_nickson's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

the single most perfect piece of literature in existence

jvmilks's review against another edition

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5.0

One of my favorites! I try to read P&P once every few years, at which point my friends will be annoyed with me because I start speaking like an 18th century novelist writes.