Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen

Advantages: Has everything to offer and nothing to lose
Disadvantages: none

*NB* About the title. There are those who would argue that the novel is a precursor to feminist literature based on the strong and intelligent personality of the heroine, Elizabeth, but I would disagree. To me, although she does stand against social norms and expectations at times, by the end of the book, she fulfills precisely what she is supposed to do - secure her future and that of her sisters, marry well, be rich, and she winds up happy - ergo, ...
...been the most beloved of Jane Austen’s novels, and with good reason. Not only is it a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the landed gentry class in England during the Regency period and a great social commentary on the norms and behavior of society of the time, it’s also in turn funny, well written, and entertaining. The book is also one of those classics that you genuinely want to read again and again; I’ve read it once or twice for pleasure, ... Read review

Advantages: Exceptional reading, pleasant style, definitely romantic
Disadvantages: Starts very slow, takes long time to develop the plot

The book has 3 volumes to it with each volume having a different kind of dealing between the two main characters, Lizzie and Mr. Darcy. The first volume has 23 chapters in it. The second and the third volume each have 19 chapters. The book started off quite slowly but then began growing in intensity the further I got in the book. I do like reading the classics but am quite surprised that I have never read the book before. My overall impressions ...
...has all the ingredients that are needed to make it a classic book that should be read many times over and recommended to anyone who would be willing to take the time to read books. The intricacies of a human relationship were quite interesting and set in such a way that it could have been a real family. The family, the Bennets, all had their failings. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet had only girls, five of them and, like in many families, the youngest two were ... Read review

Advantages: Mr Darcy and Elizabeth
Disadvantages: Is perfection a disadvantage ?

...lto more classic fiction. Pride and Prejudice is one of the best classic novels around. It has at its heart a traditional story of love overcoming the odds, but despite this cliché Austen still manages to craft an original an very amusing novel. The plot is not as simple as it may at first seem. For a start there is not one love story here, but several. Some are tales of thwarted love, for example Mrs Bingley's pursuit of Mr Darcy, others are tales ...
...classic read. Overall I'd recommend Pride and Prejudice to anyone. It is a great girlie read, but that shouldn't put the lads off. This is a great book, well deserving of its classic tag, and a must read to anyone who wants to call themselves well read. ... Read review

Advantages: Wonderful character development, a story which urges you on till the very end
Disadvantages: Quite long, complicated language for some

...I relished every word of Pride and Prejudice the second time round, and would recommend it to anyone who likes a good "humdinger" (as my English teacher used to say) of a love story, with no naff sex scenes or nasty infidelity or uncomfortable revenge. Just normal people like you and me getting over the hurdles of 18th century society to get their man or woman and live in comfortable £10,000 a year aristocratic comfort with the partner of their dreams. ... Read review

Advantages: Romance, humour, friendship this book has it all
Disadvantages: You end up yelling you know you love him really! Get on with it!

...seen. Published in 1813, Pride and Prejudice is probably jane Austen's best known work, and for good reason.It is based on the life of Austen's favourite heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, a girl with razor sharp wit and very strong opinions, who is liked by friends and relatives, the sort of girl we want to be. The book follows her life at Longbourne with her sisters Jane, Mary, Kitty and Lydia. Whilst Kitty and Lydia, the youngest two, search for officers ...
...home, involved in her reading and Jane and Elizabeth visit the residents of nearby Netherfield house, the rich Mr Bingley and his even richer friend Mr Darcy. The affair gets off to a good start with Jane, prompted by her mother, becoming very attached to Mr Bingley, yet Mr Darcy is a whole different kettle of fish. Rude, arrogant, conceited are all words that could quite easily have been used to describe him. Elizabeth does not even view him as ... Read review