Reviews
Uno de los primeros clรกsicos que leo. Me puse genuinamente feliz al leerlo. Los pensamientos y el desarrollo que tenรญa Elizabeth, mรกs el comportamiento de Darcy. Me pareciรณ muy linda historia.
I do hate giving this, which is one of my favorite stories, only a three, but I was not really a fan of the adaptation.The story itself was well-done, both in terms of the original and in terms of adaptation, and I thought the little magazine covers between each part (I'm assuming I was reading a combination volume and that they were originally released as individual comics) were adorable. The design there was quirky and charming.My problem was the actual art.I am one of those people (I apologize now!) that actually rarely notices the art in anything that has words. I read the words, I get a general impression, I notice color most decidedly, but I don't generally have a very strong opinion one way or the other on it. This really really bothered me, though, and it got progressively worse the longer I read. I was iffy from the beginning on the fact that they had clearly looked at the Keira Knightly adaptation of the film for inspiration, but I was willing to overlook that (and hey, redheads! I'm a fan of that!). Then small things started bothering me. The shading of their lips, which I winced every time I saw. The male faces, which were all oddly unsettling, even the friendly ones. By the time I finished this, I was attempting not to look at the art, which is kind of a terrible thing in a visual adaptation like this.I can't say it isn't just me (it probably is), but it really came close to ruining this for me--I almost gave it up (and it's 120 pages of a story I love--seriously, it is not a long read). I finished and actually debated between two stars and three, but let the charm of the story, the well-handled dialogue and well-chosen bits that were adapted, and the cute little magazine covers sway me up to "I liked it."I'll be going back to the book for my next re-read, though, for certain.
5 Stars โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐.โ๐ด๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ Okay, I donโt quite know how to begin reviewing this book because I donโt think I have the right words for it. But one thing I know for sureโ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐จ๐๐ค๐ช๐ก๐๐ฃโ๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐ก ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐ข๐ค๐๐๐ง๐ฃ, ๐๐ช๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐๐จ.I still canโt quite wrap my head around the fact that Pride and Prejudice was written in 1813! It feels so surreal to be reading something thatโs over 200 years old. I felt connected to Jane Austenโher writing these words and me, reading them. Itโs a beautiful feeling I didnโt expect from a book.This was my first classic, and I enjoyed it so much that it has become the first book I want to re-readโjust to dive deeper into the nuances, the subtle commentary, and the things Iโm sure I missed the first time.But this wasnโt my experience at the beginning. I was completely lostโliterally lost in the writing style. For a while, I felt like maybe I wasnโt good enough at English to understand it smoothly. And as I kept reading, things started to change. The story slowly pulled me in, and it felt like Jane Austen had drawn me into this quiet, intricate world of manners and unspoken rules. What I loved most was how cleverly it was writtenโSometimes sarcasm was hidden beneath polite praise, and sometimes it was blunt and direct. It felt subtle, but never dull. In my opinion, this book is still so lovable because the setting may belong to another time, the plot feels relevant even today. At its core, itโs a story of misunderstandings, pride, and growing affection, layered with an enemies-to-lovers arc.. and plenty of family drama and social expectations.๐๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ค ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ:Elizabeth Bennet: Her boldness was the first thing I admired about her. Even though she had prejudiced feelings towards Mr. Darcy at first, I loved how she reflected on her own mistakes and accepted that she had misjudged him. I loved her sharp wit and the way she could speak her mind without losing her charm.Mr. Darcy: He was initially full of pride and prejudice ;) against Elizabeth and her family. But I loved how he comprehended Elizabethโs words and changed for her. I also admired how his pride slowly softenedโnot for the sake of romance alone, but because he truly reflected on his own faults.โ๐ฐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐, ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐.โMr. Bennetโs humour was so on point. His sarcastic comments made so many moments unexpectedly funny. Another character who was just as hilarious was Mr. Collinsโhis sense of entitlement and his rigid idea of โproperโ values never failed to make me laugh.Jane and Mr. BingleyโEven though I feel Mr. Bingley was a bit too easily influenced, I canโt really fault him. Their relationship felt soft, gentle, and genuinely sweet.Mr. Wickham was one of the worst characters and I found his habit of playing the victim to hide his wrongdoings, pathetic. Miss Bingley and Lady Catherine de Bourgh were entitled in their own way and their sense of superiority was frustrating, but also entertaining.๐๐ก๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐งโit was such a beautifully written romance. I loved how it wasnโt instant, but built on misunderstanding, growth, and eventually, mutual respect. It felt less like falling in love and more like learning to truly understand each other, which made it even more satisfying.The wit and humour in this book were on another level. Right from the iconic opening line, Jane Austen sets the tone for whatโs to come. Through humour and irony, she explores themes of marriage, societal expectations, and class in ways that still feel relevant today. The commentary is woven subtly beneath the surface.One of the strongest themes is right in the title itselfโpride and prejudice. The way characters misjudge each other, only to grow and understand, is at the heart of the story. It made the story feel real and not just romantic, which I loved. The ending left me deeply satisfiedโI even smiled as Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy worked through their misunderstandings. It felt earned and brought together everything the story had been building towards.๐ป๐ณ;๐ซ๐นOverall, this is a MUST-READ story of gradual love, mutual understanding, self-awareness, and personal growth. Jane Austenโs wit and humour pull you into a world full of societal pressures and family dynamics, all while giving you a slow-burn, yearning-for-each-other romance.Also posted on Ruminative Bibliophile.
โจ๏ธAudiobook reviewโจ๏ธPride & Prejudice by Jane Austenโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ.5Honestly, I found this pretty boring
I got bored like 36 pages in. Literally nothing interesting happens to keep you reading this. Like what's the point?
Uma vibe meio final de princesa Disney...\n\nAchei incrivelmente apaixonante, de uma forma de deixar o coraรงรฃo quentinho!\n\nApesar de sentir alguns clichรชs romรขnticos - que podem provavelmente ter se iniciado nela - ainda assim me senti fisgada pela escrita envolvente da autora!
In March 1813, The Critical Review journal had reviewed Pride and Prejudice exactly two months after its publication. In its examination of the work, The Review praised the plot and its capacity to reflect the reality of a whole family instead of focusing on two or three characters. In terms of literary allusions, The Review had compared Elizabeth Bennet to Beatrice in Shakespeare's [b:Much Ado About Nothing|12957|Much Ado About Nothing|William Shakespeare|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327885569l/12957._SY75_.jpg|2080738]. Like Elizabeth, Beatrice is a witty young woman opposing marriage and despising patriarchy. The punning character of her arguments with Benedick marks the pair as well-matched in a manner very similar to the combative and teasing exchanges, between Elizabeth and Darcy, which demonstrate, too, the couple's suitability for one another. The Review had also praised the realistic nature of the novel, and declared its ultimate purpose as reaching beyond social and psychological Realism on account of its valuable practical and moral guidance. Pride and Prejudice explores the patriarchal regulations of a society dominated by injustice, and restricted by absurd gender roles. The inevitable outcome of that was an oppressing restriction on women's prospects, and a depressing limitation of their opportunities. Austen had experienced such conditions in her life, and thus attempted to amend them through her works.Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's union can be read as a commentary on the mismatched marriages of the age. Marriage, at the time, was an extension of society's hypocritical norms, for love was never regarded as a plausible reason for or against a given match. Wealth and social status were the only valid incentives. This state of affairs had resulted in mismatched unions, unhappy marriages, and inadequate families. Class clash is another theme that can be found at the center of the plot, for it came in the way of noble and honest feelings like the loving relationship of Jane and Bingley. The match had been checked for a while by the differences in the couple's ranks and environment. The impediments found in the way of Elizabeth's union with Darcy were similarly prompted by the prejudice separating their two classes.
Always a delight to read. A classic which I actually enjoy. 👍👍👍👍👍
Estou simplesmente encantada com a histรณria e tambรฉm com a produรงรฃo que a Audible fez. Amei a escolha dos atores para cada papel, a trilha sonora, os diรกlogos, simplesmente incrรญvel. Finalmente consegui concluir este livro, pois outras vezes tentava ler e nunca terminava, mas hรก Audible mudou tudo.Assim que soube que iria ter o audiolivro dramatizado, corri para adicionar na minha biblioteca.
My Rating: โ โ โ โโA classic that paved the way for modern romance, Pride and Prejudice is undeniably well-writtenโbut this one just didnโt sweep me off my feet. While I can appreciate Jane Austenโs sharp wit and social commentary, itโs not a story Iโd revisit (even as an audiobook).๐ Trigger Warnings:Class prejudice & sexism, manipulative/emotionally toxic behaviour, financial struggles, societal pressures (particularly for women)โจ Tropes:โข Enemies to Lovers โ The original slow burn between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcyโข Marriage of Convenience โ A reflection of the societal norms of the eraโข Witty Banter โ Clever conversations and biting humor throughoutโข Social Commentary โ A deep dive into class, gender, and expectations in Regency EnglandThe novel follows Elizabeth Bennet, a spirited and intelligent young woman, as she navigates love, class divides, and her own evolving opinions. Mr. Darcyโbrooding, proud, and frustratingly misunderstoodโchallenges her beliefs and ultimately, her heart.While Austenโs writing is undeniably iconic, this just wasnโt the story for me. The pacing felt slow, the romance didnโt quite grip me, and even the movie adaptations failed to stir up much emotion. That said, I can still respect the brilliance behind Austenโs social critiques and her lasting legacy in literature.Is this a timeless love storyโor one best appreciated from a distance? ๐ซ๐