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Sep 09, 2007
Casey
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it was amazing
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I don't know how I got through 21 years of my life without reading this book. I had always been a hopeless romantic, but I figured Pride and Prejudice would be a similar experience to my mind-numbing trek through Jane Eyre in high school English. I had wanted to read the book before the movie (starring Keira Knightely) came out, but I ended up forgetting my grand plans and leaving my book unopened on the shelf.
Once I finally got into the book, I couldn't believe that it had taken me so long to r ...more
Once I finally got into the book, I couldn't believe that it had taken me so long to r ...more
I recommend anyone who wants to get into this book watch an adaptation first, particularly the famous BBC miniseries with Colin Firth. Then read this, and be patient, and keep that adaptation in mind.
Because Austen's a great satirist, she pretty much originated the romantic comedy, and her female characters aren't just remarkable for their time, they're remarkable period. But she writes like she's telling you about a party she just attended, where everything was hilarious and witty and sparkling ...more
Because Austen's a great satirist, she pretty much originated the romantic comedy, and her female characters aren't just remarkable for their time, they're remarkable period. But she writes like she's telling you about a party she just attended, where everything was hilarious and witty and sparkling ...more
I stick with my five stars, after yet another re-read! Love it.
Jun 02, 2007
Rachel
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really liked it
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Aug 21, 2007
Avanders
rated it
it was amazing
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Jan 18, 2015
Summer
marked it as to-read
