My first time reading a Jane Austen work - much liked it. Her ability to write dialogue! Scene-setting invariably economical, interesting. I should have picked up her works long ago.
Always enjoyed the Greer Garson - Laurence Olivier movie version of this story, which somewhat tracks the book.
Elizabeth Bennet the lead character; her mother and her sisters (save one) are quite a bit less attractive characters than in the movie version. Prideful Darcy. Elopement with Wickham. Bingley. Mr. Collins (the heir).
I just like following the plot and enjoying the writing, but I can see why there's lots of critical analysis about how the book illustrates changes in society, role of women, economics, inheritance issues, etc. But written early - 1813 - situation with Napoleon not even resolved.
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