Pride and Prejudice is a masterpiece of wit and perception, ridiculing the superficial manners of Jane Austen’s time. But it is more than just social satire. Notice, in particular, how the author’s close attention to detail makes the events and characters so true to life. Above all, enjoy the story—its sheer narrative force and humor—and enter a world of snobbery, romance, and uncertainty, in which people behave casually, indifferently or even cruelly—in short just like people behave everywhere in the world today.
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"It feels strange to give 5 stars to a book, but this is book is an exception. At first I Thought the story will be boring, but it's quite good, and I'm glad I read it. The narration is smart, although it's quite boring for me. The story is not very complicated either, but I love the way Jane chose the personality for each characters. I especially amused by the personalities of the main character (Elizabeth). She is a smart young woman, a character that's really hard to find in today's novel. Anyway, considering the era when this book was written, the story is wonderfully told, beautifully said, and strangely, amusing."
— Siska (5 out of 5 stars)
" My absolute favorite and one that I connect with and wish men were still honorable and admired true personality and soul. Ah, this is romance! "
— Sally, 2/18/2014" This book is amazing. I love you Mr. Darcy. "
— Kady, 2/14/2014" Weird one for me to like, but won't lie. I liked it. "
— Jason, 2/10/2014" Aside from Austen's blatant abuse of pronouns, which forced me to re-read several passages to discover which "she" or "he" was speaking, this is one of the most engaging romances ever written. With just enough scandal to keep you interested. "
— Angel, 2/8/2014" Jane Austen writes uniquely, definitely one of my favorite classic writers. Pride and Prejudice is probably one of the best books ever written of all time. "
— Pam, 1/31/2014" One of the book of my life so far "
— Gomboca, 1/28/2014" It's Lizzy Bennet and Darcy - you don't need my review to convince you to read it. Get off the computer and go read it now. "
— Elisabeth, 1/27/2014" This is the book (along with Wuthering Heights) that has really awakened an interest in the classics for me. I did not expect to enjoy this at all and saw it more as a challenge. I was knocked out by it - hooked. And I must confess it even produced a tear or two. Shocking! "
— Rob, 1/27/2014" I re-read this book every two year and every time i notice something new about this book. love it. "
— Kristina, 1/23/2014" I am such a sucker for love in all of it's power. I am also very odd when it comes to "the classics" and what I am told I am supposed to adore. I find I am usually 50/50. Well chalk this gorgeous book up to the winning side. Adored. "
— Angela, 1/22/2014" I have read this book 4 times and enjoy it more each time! "
— Astewart, 1/10/2014" I love Mr. Darcy :) "
— Aida, 1/7/2014" How can you not love Jane Austen? "
— Katie, 1/7/2014" A great classic story that is one of my favorites. I would say this story would be for a very advance 6th grade class. It would take the students awhile to be able to finish the book due to them needing to break down the way the book is written so that they can understand it. "
— Ali, 1/6/2014" This is easily my favorite book. I have read and watched so many versions of it that I cannot even recount clearly. When I first read the Chinese version when I was only 12, I only considered it a Cinderella story. But when I finally bought an English version and finished it in the Spring of 2011, I finally understood why critics kept talking about Jane Austen's delicacy and wit. I simply cannot wait to attend the class about Jane Austen in the fall and read this wonderful piece along with Persuasion and Emma again. "
— Victoire, 1/6/2014" I found this difficult to read at first, but then I was nine or ten at the time. "
— Jo, 1/6/2014" I love all of Jane Austen's books. I think they have taught me as much about "character" as anything else. I just love falling into her character's art of conversation! "
— Fawn, 1/6/2014" Such a good book! but thank god we don't live in those times anymore - all that passion and they don't even touch - random. "
— Kaara, 1/5/2014" I think it's a very interesting book. full of life skills "
— Rocio, 1/3/2014" Was not all that thrilled "
— Stephen, 12/31/2013" solamente cabe decir que darcy es el amor de mi vida . "
— Lucero, 12/14/2013" Easily readable and beautifully executed. Austen's magnam opus. "
— Rua, 12/6/2013" Aside from Austen's blatant abuse of pronouns, which forced me to re-read several passages to discover which "she" or "he" was speaking, this is one of the most engaging romances ever written. With just enough scandal to keep you interested. "
— Angel, 11/7/2013" This is my favorite English novels. There are places where I enjoy even now, after having read it for so many times! "
— Jing, 11/3/2013" Absolutely fabulous do I need to say more. "
— Affinity, 10/23/2013" I didn't discover Jane Austin until after college but I enjoyed all her books. I think I say a the PBS of Pride and Prejudice and thought I would enjoy reading the book and one book lead to another. Good reads and you can feel so literary as you read them... "
— Mj, 10/18/2013" Mr. Darcy will eventually marry me. Someday. "
— Alejandra, 10/12/2013" Love this book, I've probably read it five or six time over the years. "
— Jan, 10/10/2013" I guess I am a sucker for a romance story. Who knew... "
— Molly, 9/14/2013" Love more every time I read it "
— Sue, 8/7/2013" I am a big fan of Austen's writing. Very witty and enjoyable; I love the characters. "
— Joel, 8/6/2013" Loved. It. It was whitty, fantastically sarcastic, and Austen's writing is true poetry. I loved every minute of reading it and would gladly read it again. "
— €ℒᓰzᗩßℯЋ, 7/27/2013" Loved the writing, loved the characters and love Jane Austen. Why or why didn't I read this book as a teenager. Well, it might have changed my life and then what? Best to have waited. "
— Carolinecarver, 7/18/2013" I honestly can't believe it took watching the first 60 episodes of the Lizzie Bennet Diaries in 24 hours to get me to read this book, but I'm glad it did! I love it! "
— Liz, 7/11/2013" Lively, colorful characters, unexpected turn of events, happy ever after. "
— Fabrianne, 6/30/2013" My favorite author and favorite novel. "
— Lia, 6/6/2013" The book is excellently mastered one.Mr. Darcy and Lizzy are my favorite characters that demonstrate brilliant reasoning and love.I have learnt that the book celebrates its 200th birthday this year so I encourage everyone to read this book if they have not done it before. "
— Vahan, 6/4/2013" I really enjoyed this novel & am looking forward to reading more Jane Austen. The language was so rich, so engaging...although hard to get into at first. "
— Laura, 11/24/2012" it's a classic every one should read this ! "
— Becky, 11/17/2012" I don't think Jane Austen writes anything but great stories. I would love to be able to jump right back into this one and particpate as a character. P.B.S has done a movie Pride & Prejudice and it also is fantastic, both book and movie are worth going out of ones way to see. Edward Espinoza "
— Edward, 8/24/2012" One of my favorite book! "
— Aisa, 8/18/2012" Definitely my all-time favorite book, I just finished re-reading it. It improves with each reading. "
— Caril, 8/12/2012" Quite possibly the best, if not the original classic romance novel. If you haven't fallen in love with Mr. Darcy by the end, you should look into travelling to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard for a heart. "
— Jessica, 8/6/2012" Okay, I have to confess something. I have never been able to finish this book. I quite enjoy it, I always start it with the best intentions... and then... I just never finish it. Sorry, world. "
— Faina, 7/20/2012" I liked the ending :) "
— Lexi, 6/5/2012" I thought this was a pretty good book. Held my interest pretty well. Seems to be a template for most of what goes for romantic comedy these days. (Man changes his behavior, woman changes her mind). "
— Jake, 9/18/2011" My favorite. Wonderful classic that gets better every time I read it. "
— Rachel, 8/28/2011" Can't get enough of this book. "
— Julie, 8/12/2011" Every time I read this, I enjoy it less and less. "
— Andrea, 7/18/2011" This is my comfort book. This is the book I turn to on rainy days and vacations. I am always swept away by this beautiful story. Pride and Prejudice will always be my favorite book "
— Jessica, 6/26/2011" I read this one in high school years ago and re-read back in 2009 ....I loved this book "
— Gloria, 5/29/2011" My favorite Jane Austen book is persuasion. But I like this one to. I think Jane Austen novels are a good overview of how to determine the nature of someone's character. This is especially important if you are looking to marry that someone. "
— Mary, 5/23/2011" My favorite Jane Austen book is persuasion. But I like this one to. I think Jane Austen novels are a good overview of how to determine the nature of someone's character. This is especially important if you are looking to marry that someone. "
— Mary, 5/23/2011" My favorite Jane Austen book is persuasion. But I like this one to. I think Jane Austen novels are a good overview of how to determine the nature of someone's character. This is especially important if you are looking to marry that someone. "
— Mary, 5/23/2011" Didn't change my life, but it was one of those books you just have to read. "
— Celeste, 5/22/2011" My all-time favorite book. Ever. I've probably read this at least 10 times. It's one of those books that, even though you've read it multiple times, you still wonder if Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy will get together in the end. "
— Kristy, 5/22/2011" Didn't change my life, but it was one of those books you just have to read. "
— Celeste, 5/22/2011" My all-time favorite book. Ever. I've probably read this at least 10 times. It's one of those books that, even though you've read it multiple times, you still wonder if Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy will get together in the end. "
— Kristy, 5/22/2011" Didn't change my life, but it was one of those books you just have to read. "
— Celeste, 5/22/2011" My all-time favorite book. Ever. I've probably read this at least 10 times. It's one of those books that, even though you've read it multiple times, you still wonder if Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy will get together in the end. "
— Kristy, 5/22/2011" My all-time favorite book. Ever. I've probably read this at least 10 times. It's one of those books that, even though you've read it multiple times, you still wonder if Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy will get together in the end. "
— Kristy, 5/22/2011" Didn't change my life, but it was one of those books you just have to read. "
— Celeste, 5/22/2011" I challenge anyone to read this book and not enjoy it. :-) "
— E_h, 5/21/2011" There really is nothing better than opening up this book and going into Austen's world. "
— Lyndsay, 5/21/2011" The story is so wonderful and classic! Love prevails on all ends! "
— Mandy, 5/21/2011" I just loved this book. I loved the relationship between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy, and certain parts about Mr and Mrs Bennet were very amusing. "
— Scarlett, 5/21/2011" I challenge anyone to read this book and not enjoy it. :-) "
— E_h, 5/21/2011" There really is nothing better than opening up this book and going into Austen's world. "
— Lyndsay, 5/21/2011" The story is so wonderful and classic! Love prevails on all ends! "
— Mandy, 5/21/2011" I challenge anyone to read this book and not enjoy it. :-) "
— E_h, 5/21/2011" There really is nothing better than opening up this book and going into Austen's world. "
— Lyndsay, 5/21/2011" The story is so wonderful and classic! Love prevails on all ends! "
— Mandy, 5/21/2011" I just loved this book. I loved the relationship between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy, and certain parts about Mr and Mrs Bennet were very amusing. "
— Scarlett, 5/21/2011" I just loved this book. I loved the relationship between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy, and certain parts about Mr and Mrs Bennet were very amusing. "
— Scarlett, 5/21/2011" I challenge anyone to read this book and not enjoy it. :-) "
— E_h, 5/21/2011" There really is nothing better than opening up this book and going into Austen's world. "
— Lyndsay, 5/21/2011" The story is so wonderful and classic! Love prevails on all ends! "
— Mandy, 5/21/2011" I just loved this book. I loved the relationship between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy, and certain parts about Mr and Mrs Bennet were very amusing. "
— Scarlett, 5/21/2011Jane Austen (1775–1817) is considered by many scholars to be the first great woman novelist. Born in Steventon, England, she later moved to Bath and began to write for her own and her family’s amusement. Her novels, set in her own English countryside, depict the daily lives of provincial middle-class families with wry observation, a delicate irony, and a good-humored wit.