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Feb 12, 2017Nymeria23 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I've been meaning to read this book for a very long time now and I was ecstatic to hear that we would be reading it for a class I'm in. One of the most read classics and love stories, I needed to know what the fuss has been all about. This novel is rife with Victorian-style social mannerisms, proper-ness, marriage possibilities, and very unique characters. Indifferent Mr. Bennet. Fluttering and eager Mrs. Bennet. Kind-hearted and sweet Jane. Passionate and head-strong Elizabeth. Intelligent and quiet Mary. Young, carefree and slightly foolish Kitty and Lydia. Not to mention seemingly proud and superior Mr. Darcy. Set outside of London, the Bennet family is on the lookout for suitors to fit and compliment the standing of the five young, single, and of-age daughters roaming Longbourn. With the extravagance of balls, the prejudiced rules and opinions of high society, and the overall drama surrounding this time period It was well written, and while much of the book would nowadays be considered 'filler' and unnecessary, it really contributed to putting the reader in the mindset of how life must have been like at that time. Truly fascinating, and while the hints of the love story don't really begin until half-way through the book, I thought the setting up and the initial relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy to be quite intriguing. I always love a good enemy-turned-love story, and this book did it very well. One of the best classics I've read, but not for those who easily bore of slower plots.