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ellemnope 's review for:
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
<2020 Reread>
4.5 stars.
Though not my absolute favorite, this definitely ranks among the top Austen novels for me. The personalities of her characters are so entertaining and marvelous. There are a LOT of social underpinnings so carefully woven into the narrative and a few convoluted, though not overly complex, plot points that make the narrative intriguing and take it far beyond a mere social novel. It's truly masterful writing.
As a classic, Pride and Prejudice is certainly deserving of the title of one of the best. The writing is still predominantly accessible--even 200 years after the initial publication. I find that truly amazing and a testament to Austen's talent.
Sidenote: Lydia and Mrs. Bennet continue to annoy the bejeezus out of me--regardless of the number of times I have read this. They are both HIGHLY deserving of a hard slap.
4.5 stars.
Though not my absolute favorite, this definitely ranks among the top Austen novels for me. The personalities of her characters are so entertaining and marvelous. There are a LOT of social underpinnings so carefully woven into the narrative and a few convoluted, though not overly complex, plot points that make the narrative intriguing and take it far beyond a mere social novel. It's truly masterful writing.
As a classic, Pride and Prejudice is certainly deserving of the title of one of the best. The writing is still predominantly accessible--even 200 years after the initial publication. I find that truly amazing and a testament to Austen's talent.
Sidenote: Lydia and Mrs. Bennet continue to annoy the bejeezus out of me--regardless of the number of times I have read this. They are both HIGHLY deserving of a hard slap.