I've always wanted to read "the classics," especially books written by women, and this is one of the most iconic books meeting that description. It took several false starts to finally get into it, but once I did I was completely caught up in this story. It's easy to forget that "the classics" are kinda just the YA romances of back in the day. I look forward to reading an Austen novel that I haven't already seen film adaptations and infinite references in pop culture, because I always enjoy not knowing the plot of a book ahead of time. Even still, I'm very glad for reading this one.