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Apr 19, 2018
This is one of my desert island titles. As in, if you were stranded on a desert island with only one (or three, or seven) book, what would it be. What are yours?
Feb 19, 2018DIVYA AIKAT rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Pride and Prejudice is a beautifully written novel and is a must-read for all young girls (and boys). It provides a depth into 19th century English life, which really encourages the reader to sit back and reflect upon the differences and…
Feb 07, 2018
It is a truth universally acknowledged... that a person in possession of a brain, must be in a want of a good book.
Jan 23, 2018blue_bee_1863 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this book. It is not embarrassing to me to check it out fro the third time this year. I love Austen's observations of human nature and her writing. It is all so well composed but detailed. The main character isn't oblivious and…
Dec 01, 2017dennismmiller rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The most popular novel by one of the most popular novelists in history, Pride and Prejudice has been imitated, bowdlerized, mashed-up, adapted, rewritten, and "continued" seemingly innumerable times. Yet the original remains untarnished…
Oct 22, 2017TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
***SPOILERS*** This book is really famous. And the story is actually really simple: a man fell in love with a girl so he did almost everything he could to help her. The girl, however, prejudged the man and really did not like him. During…
Oct 06, 2017DarZee_0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a favorite of mine. I appreciate that both protagonists change through their growing acquaintance and attraction with each other. Each of them overcomes a prejudice they had before they come together. This is contrasted with the…
Aug 30, 2017Writer2003 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was a difficult read for me, but I absolutely love the characters that Austen so clearly portrays in her novel. Full of philosophical and witty moments, this book will have you intrigued by it's incredible plot twists and…
Jul 24, 2017tigerlily_13 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved the book, and really love the movies.
Jul 14, 2017Mrojas0799 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A classic book and rightfully so. The characters and the story are intriguing and will have you wanting more.
Mar 02, 2017lmcdanl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is one of my all-time favorite books.
Feb 23, 2017texasbooks rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I enjoy reading this book at least once a year. I love the characters very much. It's a wonderful book to read. I enjoy the classics alot.
Feb 12, 2017Nymeria23 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I've been meaning to read this book for a very long time now and I was ecstatic to hear that we would be reading it for a class I'm in. One of the most read classics and love stories, I needed to know what the fuss has been all about. This…
Dec 28, 2016gaoyitian rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I finished this book in summer. Amazing, no wonder one of the most famous classic books. Is 11 years old too early to read this book?
Oct 11, 2016
Absolute drivel.
Oct 05, 2016
One of my all-time favorite novels. I just reread it for the umpteenth time and loved as much as the first time.
Sep 08, 2016TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is a classic for a reason: it is expertly written. Jane Austen provides a witty, humorous, very palpable, very visceral story. This novel is regarded so highly for Jane Austen’s beautiful way with words, although the content is…
Aug 28, 2016GDPJodie rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was an outstanding book!!! Very well written. I could relate with the character's emotions. Will definitely read again.
Jul 27, 2016Lwordnerd rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I have read this multiple times. I enjoy more with every read.
Jul 26, 2016jazzyjasmin646 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was an excellent read
Jul 05, 20169Teagan27 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
one of the best classics you'll ever read
Jun 10, 2016JCLHeatherM rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read 'Pride and Prejudice' for the very first time in freshman Honors English, and it is one of my favorite required readings. A classic love story with memorable characters and everything comes full circle. A great read.
May 07, 2016
This is my all-time favorite book. I love the character development, pleasantries and tension. Elizabeth is quick-witted, smart, independent and strong. She would be my pick for BFF. Darcy is a refreshing example of an honorable…
Mar 13, 2016jempurvis rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. It's a classic so obviously not like modern books. I was worried that I would be bored with the style but I enjoyed it immensely! In fact the style was one of the things I enjoyed about it- things are explained or…
Oct 25, 2015Reyna_Avila_Grace rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
An OK book, I can see why it is a classic. However, I didn't enjoy it too much, it was VERY slow paced and not really the book for me (and I've read a lot of the classics). If you're looking for a different kind of love story then the…