Pride and Prejudice

Reader reviewed by Chels

This is a personal favorite. It ranks at my number 1 spot, and I have read it more times then I can count.

Its a beautiful romance that has transcended time. if you want a book that will make you feel like a giddy girl in love I recommend this one.

Reader reviewed by Jessica M.

Pride and Prejudice revolves around a family made up of five girls and their parents. Their mom is basically a gold-digger who wants her daughters to marry. If they do marry, the mother desires her girls to marry rich men. The story is centered around Elizabeth who is the second-eldest and is very independent. She meets a man named Mr. Darcy who she half-likes and half-hates. There are other happenings in the story, too, but they take too long to explain. But this book is still one of the better books I have read.

Reader reviewed by Stephanie

It takes a lot to give a book the distinction of one of the best books ever written, but Pride and Prejudice has definitely deserved it. The predecessor of the modern romantic comedy, Pride and Prejudice is funny, romantic, and insightful, with some of the best characters ever created in literature.

Elizabeth Bennet is shunned by the rich and proud Mr. Darcy on the first day of his being in town, and thus she swears that he is the last man on earth she would ever marry. It's too bad that she can't avoid him, however, for her older sister Jane has fallen in love with Darcy's friend Bingley. There are numerous reasons against this marriage of course, namely the difference of their fortunes and the impropriety of the Bennet family.

Elizabeth's dislike of Mr. Darcy is further sharpened by the story of Mr. Wickham, a young, good-looking man who tells a pitiable tale of having his life ruined by Darcy. Unbeknownst to nearly everyone, however, Darcy is struck by Elizabeth's wit and beautiful eyes. He struggles to suppress his feelings for her, but it is futile. But with all these misconceptions of one another's characters going on, not to mention that they move in different spheres, how can there ever be a happy ending?

Austen uses a lot of difficult wording, but they really contribute to the wit of this book. The characters are memorable, and nearly every girl wants to meet a Mr. Darcy. Excellent books make you care for the characters, and Pride and Prejudice will make you wish you were living in Lizzie's time.

Reader reviewed by Alanna

I was hesitant to begin this book, because it's old and everything. I'm not a huge fan of most classics, and the small print sort of threw me off. However, once you get past all of that, it's an amazing story. I found myself glaring during all of Mr. Darcy's parts, and jumping up and down in my seat when Elizabeth didn't get that he was in love with her. I was laughing so hard when Mr. Collins came in, because he doesn't get how to act around women.

Reader reviewed by Aimee

This is truly the book of generations. It was written in the 1800's, but the story could be about an American family of today. It is well written for that day in age, and the characters and settings are as clear as if I was walking along side Darcy and Elizabeth. Jane Austin is a universial writer who could capture life and write it so perfectly on a piece of paper. For that, people for centuries have been praising her name. And I am glad to be one of them.

-Aimee

Reader reviewed by Marietta

Pride&Prejudice by Jane Austen is about a young girl, Elizabeth Bennet, who has four sisters and a mother, desperate to see them all married. Elizabeth is very strong-spirited and doesn't like the rich and proud Mr. Darcy at their first meeting. But she has to learn that people are not always the same as they look like.
Pride&Prejudice is a book not only to be read but also to be felt. My heart beat with Lizzy's heart when Mr. Darcy was standing in front of her, revealing his feelings. This book shows how true love overcomes pride and prejudice, connecting two passionate souls forever. Haven't read it yet? What are you waiting for?

Reader reviewed by Janet

Wow. Words cannot express how much I love this book. I recommend anyone and everyone reads it, and then reads it again. And to do that til you're old and grey--seriously. Jane Austen was a freaking genius lol :)

This is a beautiful, well-written romance that anyone who can understand the advanced vocabulary will definitely enjoy, in my opinion.

Reader reviewed by chick box

this book is so good! even though it was written in the early 1800's it is still preety easy to understand if you pay close attention. this book is about a girl named Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. they both dont like each others first impressions...but as we all know first impressions arent everything!

Reader reviewed by Katya

I have read this book so many times, and each time I remember exactly why I love it so much.

The word 'timeless' is often used in reference to 'classic' books, but in this case I think it's justified. Everyone knows someone like Mrs Bennet, silly and money grabbing, or Lydia, who's desperate to be noticed by a boy - any boy, or Jane, who's a lovely person but not great at standing up for themselves.

A lot of people miss the humour in the book too, which is a real shame - lines like 'Mr Collins had only to change [his affections] from Jane to Elizabeth - and it was soon done - done while Mrs Bennet was stirring the fire' always make me giggle, but are lost on people.

This is, perhaps, one case where seeing the film or the series (go for the BBC series, it's much better!) might help you understand the book if you're struggling with the language, which is old fashioned. But it's definitely worth it in the end.

Go, read it! You can get it online if you don't want a paper copy - try Project Gutenberg, or the Jane Austen homepage.

Reader reviewed by aleks

I really loved this book. Its a romantic classic, typical of Jane Austen's work. This book shows English society in the early 1800's. The book sort makes a break at the end between the rich and middle or poor societys by combinig them together. This book is written from the woman's point of the middle sister Elizabeth, who lives with her 4 sisters and her silly mother and quite father. The mother tries to marry of her oldest daugthers, Elizabeth and Jane. Jane the oldest follows in love with Mr.Bingley, who is a rich getleman while his friend Mr.Darcy have this love hate relationship with Elizabeth Bennnet