I kept reading only because it is a classic. But it was so hard, especially the middle part.

Both the writing and the story weren't so captivating to me, possibly because it is so old and language and society has been different back then.

There have been parts where I did not understand the conclusions of the author and characters based on previous descriptions, or where I simply missed crucial turns of events.

Tiny Spoiler:
I still don't understand why everyone was so happy when Lydia got married. And I know it was common at the time, but I don't like how the only focus was for the women to find a husband. I did not learn much about the female characters other than a few sexist character and behavior assumptions.
So even thought the author is a woman, does not mean the book was anyhow feminist or beyond its time.