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Pride and Prejudice

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WastedYouth · 08/01/2010 12:23

What's it really like? does it live up to the hype? What is it actually about?

Is there anyone else here that hasn't read it? I can't be the only one?

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WastedYouth · 09/01/2010 14:00

I've just ordered it off ebay for £1.99 will let you know how it goes. x

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missbennett · 09/01/2010 12:02

I love it - one of my all time favourites. First read as a teenager and always something different to find - but then I think that about other books - as I get older I have a different perspective or see things from a different character's point of view. My other faves are Jane Eyre and Rebecca. But I read lots of other stuff as well.

Give it a go - get it from the library then if you don't like it you've not lost anything! And come back and tell us how you got on.....

LIZS · 08/01/2010 12:30

dh bought me 3 of those for Christmas - just started P and P and the Zombies !

ButterPie · 08/01/2010 12:30

I didn't get on with it. I like "proper" literature and I like chick lit, but at different times and for different reasons. This is just Chick Lit with an undeserved reputation for being "proper" literature. I would say it is worth familiarising yourself with the plot, just so you understand where a lot of stuff comes from, but it is not a life changing read.

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WastedYouth · 08/01/2010 12:29

I think I'll give it a go. I found "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" a few weeks ago, For some reason I really wanted to read that but figured I should at least read the proper one first

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LIZS · 08/01/2010 12:29

Making assumptions and choosing what to believe. Social expectations in late 18th /early 19th century

moulesfrites · 08/01/2010 12:27

No, I'm sure you're not the only one but I am surprised you have no idea what it's actually about - it is sort of ingrained into out culture, Bridget Jones being one example.

Basically it's about a family, the Bennetts, who have 5 daughters, and the mother wants to get them all married off the rich men. The main character is Elizabeth Bennett, the second oldest, and the novel charts her romance with the very rich Mr Darcy who she initially despises but comes to love. There is a whole array of characters though, Mr Collins is particularly memorable...

You will enjoy it if you like nicely observed social comedy, dry wit and a bit of romance

MrsBadger · 08/01/2010 12:26

it is chick lit with bonnets, all about wanting / not wanting a man, or wanting the wrong one, or the wrong one wanting you.

HumphreyCobbler · 08/01/2010 12:25

It is a great read with a very satisfying ending. It is very funny too.