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I can't wait to introduce P&P to my daughter - Elizabeth Bennett is everything I want her to aspire to be.

In an era when turning men (and marriage proposals) down was unthinkable, she turns down two in quick succession, from the ridiculous to the sublime. Neither can quite fathom what's just happened to them, either.

She's intelligent, witty and demands respect. What's not to love?

She sends Darcy packing, and aside from telling Jane, is the soul of discretion. He then goes off, and endeavours to deserve her.

And this doesn't even touch on the incomparable dialogue and cast of delightful characters.

It took me a while to like P&P after studying it for GCSEs, A Levels and in my degree but the power of the story is still great today because of the way it shows the best (and worst) of people. And Mr Bennet was quietly great.

I love Pride and Prejudice because it is such a classic. Interesting to see how this will compare

It's my favourite book, I read it every year and always get completely immersed in the characters and language. It flows with such ease, takes you on a whirlwind and is basically a true masterpiece of romance.

Pride and prejudice has been my favourite novel since I studied it at GCSE. I had a fantastic teacher, who explained it so well and made the most of Austen's amazing way with words. I often quote lines to myself and chuckle over the wonderfully developed characters. I think my favourite has to be Mr Collins, because he's just so ridiculous

It's my 'perfect' book, as it's got a bit of everything; sisterhood, family tension, romantic love and friendship.
Such a brilliant cast of strong, funny, varied women. The men of the story complement them without overshadowing them at all, which is still refreshing today.
It is a book that makes me laugh, makes me think and above all comforts me- it's a happy experience to read Pride and Prejudice.

Pride and Prejudice is one of my all time favourite books (along with Watership Down!) and I've read it soooo many times! Jane Austen's gentle wit and slightly satirical look at society are just fabulous. I absolutely adore Mr Bennett and his dry humour too. I'd be very keen to read something based upon it!

(I do realise that Clueless isn't based on P and P. Hope Curtis Sittenfield aspires to such greatness in her use of the JA meme.)

I love the 'lazy rip-offs' (!) - I consider many of them an ongoing gift from JA. Personally, my life would be very flat without Georgette Heyer, and I find Clueless as something of a guide to life.

I LOVE Pride and Prejudice, but I absolutely hate these lazy rip offs.

Think of your own story instead of rehashing someone else's hard work.

I agree re quality of the writing plus fab characters. Just total escapism.

I read P and P at school and found it rather boring. I read it fifteen years later and loved it. I had missed all the humour, clever plotting and wonderful characters the first time round. I went on to read all Austen's novels but still have a great fondness for Pride and Prejudice.

Absolute classic of a book. Strong female main character, a blueprint for the modern-day woman. The dashing Mr D'Arcy, many women agree a favourite out of many a male literary character. Turns and twists, the comic relief, the 'villain/s', great movie adaptation - brilliant.

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It's such a good old fashioned proper true romance that we all hope for in reality. Elizabeth is truly a good role model to aspire to - strong willed & stick to her beliefs and follows her heart at same time. And of course love love Darcy ..a girl.can dream.eh ! X

I love it because it's funny and it's romantic and it's just so wonderfully readable.

I have been looking forward to this book since I first heard about it last year! One of my favourite ever authors (if you haven't read Prep or American Wife, you're missing out) reimagines one of my favourite classic books - bliss.

It is such a classic book but you can still learn from it today.

Because Mrs Bennett is such a fantastic character

I like Pride and Prejudice because I studied it for A level, so it reminds me of very happy times.

Mr Collins is my favourite character. I'd love to see how he's portrayed in a modern retelling

I've loved P&P since I studied it for A level English many years ago. I have fond memories of reading the part of Lady Catherine aloud in class and having great fun! We were given homework to read up to a certain point over the Easter holiday but I was enjoying it so much that I finished it. The whole book is sparkling with wit and great characters and many many quotable lines.

(Of course the BBC adaptation with Colin Firth and the later film have added to it's appeal. We are holidaying in Derbyshire this year (like Lizzie!) and I'm hoping to visit several of the places which have appeared (Belton House, Lyme Park, Chatsworth!) )

I love P&P because it taught teenage me to speak disparagingly of people without them quite knowing I am. It taught me fabulous words like insufferable and odious and esteem. I also love Curtis Sittenfeld, American Wife is one of my favourite books. I'd love to win!

Studied for O level and degree. It is so carefully constructed and the moment of the first proposal gives me goose pimples every time I read it. Lizzie seems so normal, her spiritedness transcends time to make her character still relevant and familiar.

My favourite book. Love many things about the book but particularly the light verbal sparring between Darcy and Elizabeth, and the odious Lady Catherine de Burgh.

Elizabeth Bennett is such an attractive heroine - brave, loving and funny - I really want her to live happily ever after.

I love the satire, the mystery and the love; it really pulls you in and you really hope to find out more and as you do, hope that it will all resolve so they live happily ever after. Even if you kinda know it will be a happy ending, there is still the anticipation that there might not be! (Even on my 4th/5th read, I still worry, they might not figure it out this time )
Although it is a different era, some of it is still relevant nowadays which is why it is still enjoyed now.