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Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
Author: Jane Austen
What's a girl to do? — Scatterbrained, social climbing Mrs. Bennet makes one demand of her five daughters. — Marry. Marry well. Marry RICH. — But sweet Jane is hopelessly in love with Mr. Bingley, who doesn't seem to notice. Flighty Lydia wants a man--any man--preferably one in uniform. Kitty just wants to have fun. Shy Mary has her nose in a book....  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780140430721
ISBN-10: 0140430725
Pages: 400
Rating:
  • Currently 4.6/5 Stars.
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4.6 stars, based on 93 ratings
Publisher: Penguin Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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spankyjenks avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on
Helpful Score: 7
I have been reading regency/historical romance for about a year. I thought it would be interesting to read a romance novel that was actually written at that time. I also wanted to try my mind at a classic.

I admit it took me twice as long to read this as a contemporary romance. The phrasing and dialogue is so different you have to read each word. But I was pleasantly surpised by how much I enjoyed the story and the characters. I found myself laughing and really seeing these people as I read it.

The main reason I read romance novels is because I love the tension between the characters as they begin their relationship. There is great tension between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy.

After reading this book I will be trying some more Jane Austen and possible some other authors of the same time period.
cocoamomo avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 83 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is a small (physically small) book. It is an Illustrated Classics Edition perfect for a middle schooler. It is an adapted version of the original book (only 236 pages)and has illustrations.
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Helpful Score: 3
A witty comedy by Jane Austen which details ahd twists and turns of the romantic courtships in the 1700's. Said to be one of the best love stories of all time, it details the courtship between the suave Mr.Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. It is very funny and a really charming love story that I reccomend greatly. Although it was written awhile ago, the love elements in it are seen in today's society also. The new movie Pride and Prejudice with Kiera Knightley was based on this book.
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Helpful Score: 2
Elizabeth Bennet is young, vivacious, strong-willed, and unmarried. Mr.Darcy is rich, handsome, unbearably arrogant, and...also unmarried. The two are reluctantly attracted to one another. Yet they fight against the love they feel with fierce pride and willful prejudice.
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Helpful Score: 2
Absolutely wonderful. One of the most beautiful stories I have read yet. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a clean romance full of humor and sadness. This is one that's hard to put down, A 10 star book for sure.
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reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 6 more book reviews
I really liked this book! I read it in a matter of days.
bookwormama avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 42 more book reviews
One of my favorite Jane Austen books of all time. Great character development and a wonderful love story. I laughed and cried through the book. This book is one of two copies that I own.
katethegreat avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 69 more book reviews
My favorite book of all time!
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I LOVE this book. I fall in love with Mr. Darcy every time I read it.
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This is a wonderful book! When I first heard about it I was sceptical, but by the second chapter, I was hooked. The many twists in this book will make you rethink your own pride and predjudice as well as your assumptions about people.
beastie3 avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 48 more book reviews
This is a junior library edition but it is hardcover not soft.
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If you have never read Austen, here is one title that will get you hooked. Unparalelled characvter development. The writing enables the reader to quickly be entranced by the characters and their story.
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Awesome book.. typical Austen, not necessarily "adventure" laden, but it follows her signature style and is a great book.
knic avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 20 more book reviews
I had some trouble understanding some of the terms and phrases, but it's not hard to get the gist of what's going on. This book is awesome and has become my favorite book!
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A must read. This is a nice, lightweight, slim, edition to carry around in your purse when you want to keep your beloved hardback copy at home.
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A classic!
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This is the Jane Austen classic. I don't know why it's listing the author as Pamela Norris, as she is only the editor.
roisindubh avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 49 more book reviews
One of my favorite classics! I reread it every summer.
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A must have classic. Humorous love story.
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This is my favorite book of all time. I am trading it because I have two other copies. Wonderful, funny love story.
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I loved this book! You get so into it, you want to laugh at times, cry at times, and yell at the character's judgement sometimes. All in all, it is a classic for a reason...
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Great, no matter how many times you read it!
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The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy...
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Classic comedy of manners and a woman's social situation in Austen's time.
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I love this book! The dry wit and humor, the sophisticated language so precise and to the point. The character development is so well done I feel like they are all friends of mine!
mollyk avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 3 more book reviews
Absolutely enjoyed this classic! Jane Austen is a pleasure to read.
22chickens avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 11 more book reviews
This is my favorite Jane Austen book. I couldn't help but fall in love with Mr. Darcy, and I found Elizabeth to be a much likeable female character than those in some of Austen's other books (I found Emma Woodhouse, for example, to be incredibly irritating).
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Enriched Classic Edition
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The story of Elizabeth Bennett and her sisters' quests to find romance in proper English society
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One of my favorite books!
cheryl-momofthree avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 5 more book reviews
My first Austen read and I wasn't dissapointed! I do agree that you have to slow down when reading older literature but it's worth it! This is a love that develops over time and it's not your boring everyday tale. The characters are well developed and interesting. I love the fact that Lizzy isn't a swooning female, but is full of wit. Five stars for sure!
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Love this book and all its characters!
robinmy avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 2091 more book reviews
This is the love story between middle class Elizabeth Bennett and rich aristocratic landowner Fitzwilliam Darcy. They both have to overcome their biases before they realize their love for each other.

Great classic. I listened to the audiobook because I figured it was just easier than reading it. The narration was performed by Rosamund Pike. She did an excellent job with all of the characters. My rating: 5 Stars.
MsJell avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 142 more book reviews
Fun to have the classics read to you!!
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This ISBN is for an Illustrated Classics Edition suitable for young children
Isabel-Batteria avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 70 more book reviews
Children's Illustrated Classics
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Illustrated Classic Editions
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Timeless classic and always a pleasure to read.
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jane austen. what can i say?! lovely.
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Love the book and Loved the movie. This is a classic!
dami avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 2 more book reviews
My favorite and a classic.
paradoxdefined avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 12 more book reviews
Wonderful read. Just read it and you will see.
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this Barnes and Nobles has a nice jacket cover of a man and a woman in a castle room.
melbird avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on
I thought I would read this book since it is a classic and has many good reviews but I simply could not get into it for the life of me. It was hard to follow with nothing except dialogue. I can't give an honest review since I didn't finish the book, but it definitely didn't keep me interested!
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Classic, must read! Best Jane Austen book!
mimibottoms avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 58 more book reviews
Pride and Prejudice is a heartwarming classic about human folly and the roll it plays. Elizabeth Bennett is a wonderfully complex character whose equal has not been created. And Mr. Darcy is an irresistible man who you despise for several chapters and then slowly learn what he is really about. There are so many twists and turns of the plot that sometimes your mind spins with the possiblities. If you've seen a movie version, none of them really captures the book (the only close one is the 6-part miniseries by BBC / A&E). You must read it to get the full sense of the beauty, strife, and emotion that Jane Austen created.
laina42107 avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 115 more book reviews
What's not to love about this book? If you can have the patience to get through some of the slower parts and can focus on the brilliant interactions between the characters, then you will be incredibly satisfied at the end of this beautiful novel. Highly recommended!
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Excellent book...first one I read on my new Nook simple loved it...one I will have to keep and read again and again. Very easy to relate to and great eyeopening story!
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I loved the book Pride and Prejudice. Like any good book, I was thinking about the characters even when I wasn't reading about them. The relationship between Jane and Elizabeth Bennett is one any pair of sisters would envy. Not surprisingly, I prefer the book to the movie. The book is much more detailed than the condensed version of the movie. I plan to read each of Jane Austen's novels. She is brilliant.
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A true classic!
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Wonderful classic!
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This is the classic English novel of romance. I enjoyed Jane Austen's intelligent writing and ability to vividly portray her characters. "And while she entertains us, Jane Austen teaches us the wisdom of balance, the folly of 'pride' and 'prejudice.'
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The indomitable Jane Austen. Not much else need be said. Of course, this is the classic Love story. The innocence of Miss Austen seeps through every character. If only we could go back to those more innocent times our selves. This is not the first time I have read this book, nor will it be the last. Pride & Prejudice is the kind of book that you wear out, over and over again, in your lifetime. This is my 5th copy. If you've never read this book, I would absolutely suggest it. There is no greater love than That of Mr Darcy and his Elizabeth.
Jane Austen's characters are just wonderful, I see them in people even today. Her humor is perfectly matched with the more serious parts of her novels.
ellzeena avatar reviewed Pride and Prejudice on + 149 more book reviews
The thing I remember most about this book is that Tom Hanks' character tried to plow through it in "You've Got Mail".
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Awesome!
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This is a loving Victorian novel. I enjoyed the adventures and courtships of the girls. Although their mother (Miss Bennet) and Lady Catherine made me roll my eyes and appreciate the 21st century several times.
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A timeless Classic!

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