Author: Jane Austen
# of Pages: 432 (paperback)
Genre: Classics, Romance, Historical Fiction
Rating: ★★★★☆
Synopsis: Pride and Prejudice—Austen's own "darling child"—tells the story of fiercely independent Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters who must marry rich, as she confounds the arrogant, wealthy Mr. Darcy. What ensues is one of the most delightful and engrossingly readable courtships known to literature, written by a precocious Austen when she was just twenty-one years old.
Review: It surprised me that I was able to get this far along in life without actually knowing what Pride and Prejudice was about.
At one point the whole 1995 BBC series was played in front of me, but I didn't care enough to pay attention. Years later, when I opened this book, the only part of the story I could remember was that there is character named Mr. Darcy.
I'm a sucker for cheesy romance, and this fits the bill quite well. In a world filled with plenty of romance novels (not to mention the fanfiction), I doubt this book would have done as well as it did in its time.
Don't get me wrong; I enjoyed the book very much. I sent hours straight reading it just so I could find out more about Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. What I am trying to say is that the plot is incredibly predictable, but maybe that's part of the charm of the book. Or maybe this book has been so revolutionary that it has shaped how modern romances are depicted.
While the writing style may take some a little getting used to, this story is filled with all the romance and humor I expected from it. Would recommend.
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