Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice
By: Jane Austen
Pages: 411
Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction
Rating: A
Recommended to: Girls, ages 12+





      Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, is the classical tale of the Bennet sisters. The two eldest, Jane and Elizabeth, are great friends, and the three youngest sisters are young, silly, and a source of embarrassment for both Jane and Elizabeth. Their father, a country squire, and his wife, silly, girlish, Mrs. Bennet, must marry off their five daughters. Jane is the kindest soul to ever walk the planet, always thinking the best of everybody, and never criticizing anything. Elizabeth, the main character, is more willful, spirited, and sensible than her sisters, although very headstrong. Studious Mary, tag-along Kitty, and romantic, shallow Lydia are the youngest of the sisters. When rich Mr. Bingley buys Netherfield, a house in their neighborhood, Jane falls in love with him, and him with her. His friend, Mr. Darcy, accompanies him to Netherfield. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth clash at first, with much pride and predjudice standing in their way, but might slowly begin to doubt their first impression of each other.
      Jane Austen masterly weaves together this romantic, intriguing novel. With plot twists, much character development, humor, and wit, it is no wonder this novel is such a famous, well-known classic. I enjoyed every page of this book, the old-English language, and it's descriptions. While the ending was a bit obvious, the road to it was creative, and I highly recommend you to read it!