Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Restarting January 16th 2021 & February 10th 2021

[Aliza]

Starting September 5, 2017.

[Emily]

Here goes! I really like the first line. It's hilarious.

[Aliza]

Jane Austen is full of satire!

[Emily]

I know, it's hilarious.

[Aliza]

Mr. Bennet can be so sarcastic to the point of rudeness quite often. Sometimes I pity Mrs. Bennet because she's honestly too dense to realize when he's insulting her.

[Emily]

Asha wrote: "Mr. Bennet can be so sarcastic to the point of rudeness quite often. Sometimes I pity Mrs. Bennet because she's honestly too dense to realize when he's insulting her."

I get it. The Bennett parents' relationship is not good at all. The father thinks he is so superior (which he kind of is) and says rude things not only to his wife but to his daughters too sometimes. Not to mention favoritism. Of course, the mother is no saint either. She's a horrible gossip with little common sense.

[Aliza]

Charlotte's views on marriage and falling in love are very...emotionless. A stark contrast from Lizzy's belief in marrying for love. However, we have to remember that Charlotte is much older and, by standards of society then, should have been married years ago and is now a burden upon her family. Though she talks about marriage in a very distant, cold way, she probably has simply given up on the idea of marrying for love and is now just desperately trying to get out of her family's house. I always felt sorry for her. She didn't have the luxury of being able to marry for love and not livelihood.

[Rae]

Joining!

[Aliza]

Rae wrote: "Joining!"

Welcome!

[Emily]

Hi!

[Rae]

grrrrr :-( ..... now I remember why I never read this book, I can't stand this old english talk... but other than that so far it is really good! I don't know if I am supposed to I know all these olden books have a "deeper meaning" but this is kinda funny. Darcy is a bit of an ass in my opinion, almost arrogant. Jane I am not so sure about, I want Elizabeth, she is my spirit animal!!

[Rae]

Ewww, such Bit*hez!!! (view spoiler)[ What is up with those Bingley women!!! Just because Elizabeth doesn't act like them or dress like them, they have to talk down to them??? Darcy was on my PooPoo list but it seems like maybe he is coming around?? Of course I know he does, have heard this story before...lol. (hide spoiler)]

[Rae]

ok ok ok!!! (view spoiler)[ so Darcy is my friend now... I tried very hard to not like him, its not working. And Elizabeth over here acting like she don't know whats going on, or why she always seems him in the park.. Come on....DUH ....lol (hide spoiler)]

[Aliza]

Rae wrote: "grrrrr :-( ..... now I remember why I never read this book, I can't stand this old english talk... but other than that so far it is really good! I don't know if I am supposed to I know all these ol..."

Jane Austen writes a lot of satire. In this one she is kind of poking fun at society and how they perceive people and how they are so quick to change their perceptions. Darcy is arrogant, for sure, and also seems a bit socially awkward. I love him. Elizabeth thinks she's more clear minded than she really is and eagerly jumps on the I Hate Darcy train with the testament of a single person. Granted, she isn't on the train as fast as the other villagers.

[Rae]

Asha wrote: "Rae wrote: "grrrrr :-( ..... now I remember why I never read this book, I can't stand this old english talk... but other than that so far it is really good! I don't know if I am supposed to I know ..."
Yea I am a good way through the book, and Darcy is for sure growing on me. I might actually have to go find this movie and watch it!! :-)

[Rae]

YES MR DARCY!!!! (view spoiler)[ he finally told her he loves her!!! Yes! I am legit super happy right now for Elizabeth, the one that is not supposed to get someone like Mr. Darcy! That'll Show em!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Emily]

We were talking about this book in class yesterday. One classification of it is a "comedy of manners," which means its poking fun at a particular group of people. I can totally see it! Mrs. Bennett's obsession with getting her daughters married off (it's important, but not THAT important), Lady Catherine and her eternal uppitiness because she is a "Lady," and the list goes on. Honestly, I don't blame Lizzie for being so cynical and critical of people.

[Emily]

Rae wrote: "Asha wrote: "Rae wrote: "grrrrr :-( ..... now I remember why I never read this book, I can't stand this old english talk... but other than that so far it is really good! I don't know if I am suppos..."

You should go watch the movie! So good! But you have to watch one of the long ones because they are more accurate. My fave is the one with Collin Firth as Darcy ... but it's six hours long ... a mini series! The one with Kira Knightley missed too many details.

[Emily]

Book 3 (view spoiler)[ My favorite scene in the whole book is the one where Elizabeth goes to visit Pemberley. She's sure he won't be there and she starts admiring everything she could have had.
Then he shows up! Gosh, I would die of embarrassment! I love the movie variation of it where she's just walking the grounds and Darcy (played by Collin Firth in the one I'm thinking of) walks up, dripping wet from a swim. All the thoughts that must have gone through their heads! Darcy must have thought she was giving him another chance just by showing up. Then he runs off to get dressed, and Lizzie tries to book it out of there with her aunt and uncle. But Darcy stops them just in time. I just love that scene! I feel her embarrassment, but it still makes me giddy. (hide spoiler)]

[Aliza]

Have either of you watched The Lizzy Bennet Diaries on YouTube? I watched them but didn't really like them. However, I must say, I hardly like any sort of modern day P&P tale. They all just seem to be lacking something. I feel like modernizing Elizabeth and Darcy causes you to lose some of the special qualities of the book. Also, I just love the old fashioned-ness of it all.

[Emily]

Asha wrote: "Have either of you watched The Lizzy Bennet Diaries on YouTube? I watched them but didn't really like them. However, I must say, I hardly like any sort of modern day P&P tale. They all just seem to..."

No, I haven't watched those. I read and watched a couple other modernizations and retellings of Auten's books. A book called Jane of Austin: A Novel of Sweet Tea and Sensibility and a book/movie called Austenland. I read a biography of her once too.

[Abi]

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Reading from the 28th of March 2018

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[Lee]

I don't know if anyone still plans on reading this, but I'd love too!

[Lee]

7% (view spoiler)[ Mrs Bennet is plotting so much. It's entertaining, but man that woulud be annoying. (hide spoiler)]
29% (view spoiler)[ Mr Collins really has me rolling my eyes. No is no, mate. (hide spoiler)]
30% (view spoiler)[ Bless Mr Bennet. (hide spoiler)]
50% (view spoiler)[ Well that was dramatic. I feel like that part right there really showcases the title of the book. (hide spoiler)]
58% (view spoiler)[ Lydia wears me out. (hide spoiler)]
76% (view spoiler)[ Lydia's choice has consequences for the whole family and she didn't once think about that. (hide spoiler)]
82% (view spoiler)[ Ughhhhh. Lydia is awful. (hide spoiler)]
Finished (view spoiler)[ Not entirely sure how I feel about the ending, but I'm definitely glad that Lizzy and Darcy finally got together along with Jane and Bingley. (hide spoiler)]

[Jill]

(view spoiler)[Mrs. Bennett is annoying and Darcy is a jerk. (hide spoiler)]
Ch 5

[Jill]

(view spoiler)[ I love how against the grain Elizabeth is in societal roles. That's why Darcy gravitates toward her. Miss Bingley is so annoying and desperate for attention from Darcy (hide spoiler)]
Ch 12

[Jill]

(view spoiler)[I think there's more to the story between Darcy and Wickham and that Wickham is the real "bad guy." I love Elizabeth standing her ground and Mr. Bennet supporting her. I guess at this time, that was "scandalous." (hide spoiler)]
Ch 22

[Jill]

(view spoiler)[ Elizabeth dodged a bullet not marrying Wickham. Lady Catherine was so rude to the girls criticizing their upbringing. Darcy totally loves Elizabeth and I love her sass towards him but I want them to fall in love already! I hope she doesn't entertain the option of Fitzwilliam (hide spoiler)]
Ch 32

[Jill]

(view spoiler)[We find out the real story between Darcy and Wickham and I knew he was a bad guy. I think now Elizabeth sees Darcy differently and will allow herself to fall in love with him. Finally. (hide spoiler)]
Ch 42

[Jill]

(view spoiler)[Lydia is an idiot, Mrs. Bennet is annoying, Lady Catherine is a snob, and Darcy is a hero lol I love that Darcy and Elizabeth get together in the end and are truly in love and that Darcy doesn't care about social status. And he saved the Bennet family from Lydia's dumb mistake. (hide spoiler)]
End

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date changed. Restarting July 1st 2019. Happy Reading ☺

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[Noninuna]

Chapter 4. (view spoiler)[Surprisingly, it's easier to get into compared to Mansfield Park. I appreciate the humor or should I say sarcasm from Mr. Bennet (hide spoiler)]

[Noninuna]

Chapter 13. I'm going real slow with this one.(view spoiler)[Now, Darcy did admit to himself(?)that he is attracted to Lizzie but denied it also to himself(?) (hide spoiler)]

[Noninuna]

Finished Volume 1. Chapter 24.(view spoiler)[I got a friend who thinks like Charlotte. She is regretting it now. Poor souls.. (hide spoiler)]

[Noninuna]

Chapter 31. (view spoiler)[ Now, Darcy is taking a step forward? No denying anymore? LOL (hide spoiler)]

[Noninuna]

Chapter 37. (view spoiler)[So now, after reading Darcy's letter Lizzie felt guilty. But again, someone need to teach Darcy how to confess properly. If I was Lizzie, upon hearing his confession, I might just tell him to leave in a very high tone with no explanation. (hide spoiler)]

[Noninuna]

Chapter 43. (view spoiler)[ Lizzie is at the Pemberly!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Noninuna]

Chapter 53. (view spoiler)[Now, everything about Lydia's drama is settled, come Mr Bingley again into the picture. If I didn't know how the story goes, I'd be angry with his indecisiveness. (hide spoiler)]

[Noninuna]

Chapter 59. (view spoiler)[WAIT! WHAT? When did this engagement happened? Did I missed something??! (hide spoiler)]
It's nearly the end. Half of me want more but half of me also want this to finish as fast as possible.

[Noninuna]

Finished. I have a blast. (view spoiler)[But everything felt like anti climatic since I already know how the story goes. (hide spoiler)]

[Lu]

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[Saige]

Starting today!

[Katie]

Me too, Saige!!

This one is taking me a bit to get used to the dialog between characters. I'm also having a hard time knowing who is talking to who, since it will just have quotation markings followed by another set of dialog quotations, but not be followed up with who said what. It' just taking me a bit to get used to it.

Chapter 9- (view spoiler)[ Jane got stuck at the Bingley's place since her mother was trying to play match maker and was hoping the rain would keep her there longer. I kind of thought this was funny...I mean, I would be annoyed and mortified if I my mom ever did that (or if I ever did that to my daughter) but I chuckled a bit with this part...until Jane got super sick. Then I felt pretty bad. I'm loving Elizabeth's character! (hide spoiler)]

[Katie]

Chapter 16- (view spoiler)[ I couldn't get over how desperate Miss Bingley was when watching Mr. Darcy write letters to his sister. (hide spoiler)]

[Saige]

Chapter 2: I gotta say, this poor Mr. Bingley is gonna have his hands full. I can't imagine moving to a new place and having everyone immediately come after me for my money. And kudos to Mr. Bennet for being so powerfully sarcastic within the first two pages of his characterization.

[Katie]

^ Saige, I agree about Mr. Bennet! HA! I didn't realize how sarcastic his character was, but caught onto that real quick! HA!

[Katie]

Chapter 19- (view spoiler)[ I think there is more to Mr. Darcy's and Mr. Wickhan's history. Mr. Collins tried to propose to Elizabeth, but she declined his offer... (hide spoiler)]

[Katie]

HAHAH!! Yes Mr. Bennet! Chapter 20- (view spoiler)[ "An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you do."

YES! HA!

(hide spoiler)]

[Katie]

Sorry Saige- I don't think I can finish this one... :( I just can't get into it.

[Saige]

That's a bummer! Sorry I was reading so slow, I've been caught up with other stuff. Are you sure you just want to drop it?