Emily is Smiling

I originally read Pride and Prejudice over the summer.  I loved at first before my attention dulled.  If you take long periods of time without reading Pride and Prejudice, it becomes dull fast.  It's the kind of book you'll want to swallow in a week or so.  I had to read this novel again for a school project, and I liked it even better the second time around.  Jane Austen is just amazing.  There's no question about it.  I generally prefer to read thrillers, mystery, and action stories... definitely not old-time romances.  However, there is a charm to Pride and Prejudice that can't be denied.

Although... I must say, I don't know why everyone is so in love with Mr. Darcy.  He's a jerk.

Summary-
The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring.  [The] characters dance a delicate quadrille of flirtation and intrigue, making this book the most superb comedy of manners of Regency England.

What I Liked-
I enjoyed the unique and funny characters in Pride and Prejudice.  I could get no end of satisfaction from Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's quarrels.  Every plot twist in the story was well-covered, realistic, and surprisingly funny, even written so long ago.

What I Didn't Like-
The old style of English literature simply does not appeal to me as a reader.  At times, the old-fashioned wording had me a bit confused.

I Recommend This Book For-
Anyone over the age of fourteen could probably understand the novel with concentration.  It isn't inappropriate, only difficultly worded, so a child younger than fourteen would be welcome to give Pride and Prejudice a shot if they honestly wanted to, in my opinion.  This novel will most likely be best enjoyed by females, as its primary focus is romance.

For those of you who can't stand reading fancy prose, watch the movie, staring Keira Knightley.  It's a good movie, gotta say.