Jane Austen: Pride & Prejudice Book Review

I’ve always been a huge literature fan—English lit was my absolute favourite subject in school, and I carried that love all the way into college. There’s just something magical about books. They’re my ultimate escape, a chance to turn off reality and step into a world of my own making. Honestly, it’s my happy place—and my neurodivergent self is totally okay with that.

My love for Pride and Prejudice began at the tender age of 8, when I first saw Colin Firth in the iconic BBC adaptation. I’ve never looked back since—it’s, without a doubt, the best adaptation to date and I watch it once a year! Sorry, Keira Knightley, I adore you, but you will always be a Swan to me not a Bennet. 😜

Now, here’s my little confession: while I’ve dabbled in literature over the years, I’ve never actually read an entire literature book from cover to cover. But, as a (sort of) mature adult now,😂 I’ve decided to tackle the famous Rory Gilmore reading list. Because, let’s face it, my ADHD mind has finally been tamed enough to focus.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is the ultimate classic that serves up everything you could possibly want in a novel: sharp wit, sizzling romantic tension, drama, and a whole lot of sass. If you haven’t yet read it, stop what you’re doing, and purchase a copy to read now. - You know how you have the top 10 wonders of the world that you must visit in your lifetime? Well. Pride and Prejudice is that of the literary world. 

The story follows the quick-witted Elizabeth Bennet and the brooding, misunderstood Mr. Darcy as they try to navigate their love-hate relationship full of misunderstandings, pride, and plenty of prejudice. Spoiler alert: it’s the slowest, most delightful burn of all time. It’s literally the original will-they-won’t-they, and trust me, you’ll want to read it again and again. - If you don’t feel like that then I’m sorry but you read it wrong! In short: Pride and Prejudice is the OG romance. Timeless, hilarious,and packed with moments that’ll make you smile, cringe, and maybe even swoon. If you’ve read it already, we get why you’d pick it up again. If you haven’t then what are you waiting for? Grab your copy and get ready to fall in love—Austen’s got you covered.

Now, if you’re into the whole “I’m too busy for a long book” thing, let me stop you right there—Pride and Prejudice isn’t some heavy, dreary read. It’s actually hilarious in parts! The dialogue is sharp, the sarcasm is on point, and the social commentary will have you thinking, “Wow, Austen really nailed it.” Plus, there’s something so satisfying about watching Elizabeth get the better of pretty much everyone she meets. Total girl power vibes.

And let’s not forget one of the most iconic opening lines in literary history: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” That line alone could probably fuel a podcast about dating in the 21st century. 😂 I’m telling you, this line rings true even today in every man’shouse in an ethnic family. 😂

Fun fact: Did you know Pride and Prejudice was originally published anonymously? That’s right—Jane Austen’s name didn’t appear on the title page when the book was first released in 1813. Instead, it was just credited to “By the Author of Sense and Sensibility.” Back in the day, women writers often published anonymously to avoid social stigma. It wasn’t until after her death that her brother revealed she was the face behind this iconic romance. Talk about a mystery! Can you imagine how many people must’ve wondered who wrote such sharp, witty commentary on love and society without knowing it was Austen all along? I would say this makes Jane Austen the original Lady Whistledown, wouldn’t you agree? 

Another Fact: No one owns the rights to Jane Austen's books because they are all now public domain. but “documents published by the Bank of England Jane Austen’s third published novel, Mansfield Park made Jane just £310, or £22000 in today’s money. That doesn't sound like a lot, and it wasn't. For comparison, Maria Edgeworth, a writer who was very popular in Jane's time, received £2,100 for her novel Patronage” You can Visit the full article here.