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A review by solaris_zip
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
slow-paced
3.0
I’m quite conflicted. I did enjoy most of the book. I found the beginning and some parts towards the end really hooked me to the book. But, at the same time, a lot in the middle was rather boring. Nothing truly happens at first, the book is stale. It was confusing and some parts perhaps not important to keep in.
Now, I’m well aware marriage back then was basically between strangers, most of the time the two individuals wouldn’t know even the smallest details about the other. Therefore, despite being 1813, I was rather surprised in reading such a strong character like Elizabeth. It’s fascinating, and refreshing I might add. However, I feel Elizabeth and mr Darcy romantic storyline was very “puffed” in the media?
Maybe I’m not interpreting how I should, but, what I see is a rather flat? They go from hate each other, and for the whole book, until the very end they switch. And it seems rushed. There is no details, no run through of a strong character development. Sure it was underline, it was addressed that mr Darcy changed because lizzy’s words made him realise something, but maybe it needed an extra kick. I feel people romanticised the story too much, and although I don’t hate it, I do not see the appeal that others seem to find.
Now, I’m well aware marriage back then was basically between strangers, most of the time the two individuals wouldn’t know even the smallest details about the other. Therefore, despite being 1813, I was rather surprised in reading such a strong character like Elizabeth. It’s fascinating, and refreshing I might add. However, I feel Elizabeth and mr Darcy romantic storyline was very “puffed” in the media?
Maybe I’m not interpreting how I should, but, what I see is a rather flat? They go from hate each other, and for the whole book, until the very end they switch. And it seems rushed. There is no details, no run through of a strong character development. Sure it was underline, it was addressed that mr Darcy changed because lizzy’s words made him realise something, but maybe it needed an extra kick. I feel people romanticised the story too much, and although I don’t hate it, I do not see the appeal that others seem to find.