tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post3208210239329224551..comments2024-03-23T12:04:33.354+00:00Comments on Serendipity Reviews: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austenserendipity_vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-71579753208622943702010-03-10T10:51:04.797+00:002010-03-10T10:51:04.797+00:00Oh I adored Persuasion. You should read that one n...Oh I adored Persuasion. You should read that one next. In fact, *I* should read that one next, too.Michelle Fluttering Butterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08793681725475475156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-815642067695293812010-03-05T02:18:33.087+00:002010-03-05T02:18:33.087+00:00I finally posted my review yesterday. I'm glad...I finally posted my review yesterday. I'm glad you loved the book. The whole marriage process IS fascinating, isn't it? I'm not sure if I'd say Mr Darcy is misunderstood. At least not for me. Many Asian stories involve a guy who is distant and aloof but a real softie and gentleman inside, so he felt very familiar to me since he first appeared.meehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328641316798271079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-84937197282640853902010-03-04T20:20:56.347+00:002010-03-04T20:20:56.347+00:00Yay!!!
Really, I don't think of P&P as th...Yay!!!<br /><br />Really, I don't think of P&P as the best. I've read them all multiple times...here's how I'd rank them:<br /><br />Persuasion/Northanger Abbey/P&P<br />Emma<br />Mansfield Park<br />S&S<br /><br />However, even the ones that I don't love quite as much I still love more than many other books I read. ;)Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-38392984226978622172010-03-04T19:32:23.453+00:002010-03-04T19:32:23.453+00:00Blodeuedd - I may try Persuasion next.
Petty Witt...Blodeuedd - I may try Persuasion next.<br /><br />Petty Witter - You must try it. It really surprised and I really did enjoy it.<br /><br />Andreea - realising your love for books set in that time period, I got the feeling that that time period would suit you.<br />I have nothing against getting married quickly, I just think it gets such bad press now, where as the process is as old as the hills.<br /><br />Molly- you student cracked me up. Just think soon you will be over here and able to visit the musuems of our most famous English authors.<br /><br />Mary - I am always envious of people being able to use the audio versions of books. I just can't concentrate.<br /><br />Amanda - Yay Mr Darcy! I am intrigued by Persuasion now. I do like a bastard!<br /><br />Aarti - perhaps a read a long of Persuasion is needed. I think Mr Darcy has become my literary hero.<br /><br />Jen - thank you. This is the only one I have read so far.<br /><br />Naida - I forgot about the relationship between Jane and Elizabeth. I want to read Persuasion now and soon.<br /><br />Nymeth - I can't wait to read the rest. The marriage situation in those days was at least straight forward, but I am happier to marry for love rather than status.<br /><br />Nicole - you are right about Elizabeth. She was very lucky not to lose him. Not many men would put up with a woman talking to him in this way and still be interested.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-73632380576278284772010-03-04T14:04:52.916+00:002010-03-04T14:04:52.916+00:00I am one if those who considers this the best of t...I am one if those who considers this the best of the bunch and I agree that Mr. Darcy was misunderstood. When I re-read this as an adult I thought Elizabeth was being deliberately obtuse and just willfully ignoring what was obvious. Lucky for her, she came to her senses.Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-81682818934898485002010-03-04T08:56:41.843+00:002010-03-04T08:56:41.843+00:00I'm glad you enjoyed it! I really did too, but...I'm glad you enjoyed it! I really did too, but it's actually my least favourite of the Austens I've read to date.<br /><br />The marriage thing is fascinating and horrifying, isn't it?Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-48739610799351733052010-03-03T22:59:41.574+00:002010-03-03T22:59:41.574+00:00I love this one!! Glad you enjoyed it too. I think...I love this one!! Glad you enjoyed it too. I think Darcy and Lizzie's love story is just the sweetest. I LOVE how in the end he tells her 'it was all for you'.<br />The mom cracks me up, and I always wonder how the dad put up with her...lol.<br />I also liked the bond between Lizzie and Jane.<br /><br />Persuasion is my second favorite Austen. One of the best love letters in literature is in that book. Jane Austen really knew how to create the perfect heroes in her books. I think if you liked Darcy, you'll like Wentworth.<br /><br /><a href="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</a>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-70840214129609554312010-03-03T20:14:21.534+00:002010-03-03T20:14:21.534+00:00I like your review, your point about arranged marr...I like your review, your point about arranged marriages and marrying for money are so true and spot on. I loved Pride and Prejudice alot, but it;s still the only Austen book I've read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-2004393736669534162010-03-03T17:25:27.128+00:002010-03-03T17:25:27.128+00:00I love Persuasion! I am stunned that Amanda does ...I love Persuasion! I am stunned that Amanda does not. I want to reread that one soon.<br /><br />I agree about Mr. Darcy. As the story is told from the female point of view, it's easy to misconstrue his attentions. Actually, SOMETIMES I'll read the book and think that Elizabeth doesn't quite know how good she has it, personality-wise, when she ends up with him.<br /><br />And I love Austen for the snapshot she gives us of life in that period. Though I think a lot of people marry for similar reasons now, just maybe not as blatantly.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-80861239496338113382010-03-03T12:53:18.218+00:002010-03-03T12:53:18.218+00:00I love P&P and Mr. Darcy! :)
I have not liked...I love P&P and Mr. Darcy! :)<br /><br />I have not liked any of the other Austen books as well. People often mention Persuasion, but I found the male "protagonist" to be an absolute bastard and I hated him.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-27493018448504943372010-03-03T12:01:37.780+00:002010-03-03T12:01:37.780+00:00My kids gave me the unabridged audio book of P&...My kids gave me the unabridged audio book of P&P (read by Emilia Fox) a few years ago and I listened while reading the actual book - very enjoyable. Great review!Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-16032965424818775872010-03-03T12:01:25.107+00:002010-03-03T12:01:25.107+00:00I have always found MR. Darcy to be grossly misund...I have always found MR. Darcy to be grossly misunderstood as well -- although I had a student this year that never forgave his lack of manners at the first Netherfield Ball.<br /><br />I have not read all of her books yet, but it is on my "list of things to do before I die"Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-35005645705186743892010-03-03T11:36:02.778+00:002010-03-03T11:36:02.778+00:00This is one of my favorite books! I am glad you fi...This is one of my favorite books! I am glad you finally got to read it. As to the marriage process in the book being fascinating: I only knew my husband for a few months and got engaged. But then I consider myself old fashioned and I would love to live in the time of Jane Austen:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-8873835402328170262010-03-03T10:47:57.226+00:002010-03-03T10:47:57.226+00:00No still not conviced about reading this but you p...No still not conviced about reading this but you put a very powerful arguement.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-39588760599085623032010-03-03T10:26:32.222+00:002010-03-03T10:26:32.222+00:00I have not read Persuasion but it is my fav story,...I have not read Persuasion but it is my fav story, so give that one a go :DBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com