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Pride and Prejudice Kindle Edition

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 48,640 ratings

In this historic romance, young Elizabeth Bennet strives for love, independence and honesty in the vapid high society of 19th century England.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008476HBM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (May 16, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 16, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 550 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
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Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775 at Steventon near Basingstoke, the seventh child of the rector of the parish. She lived with her family at Steventon until they moved to Bath when her father retired in 1801. After his death in 1805, she moved around with her mother; in 1809, they settled in Chawton, near Alton, Hampshire. Here she remained, except for a few visits to London, until in May 1817 she moved to Winchester to be near her doctor. There she died on July 18, 1817. As a girl Jane Austen wrote stories, including burlesques of popular romances. Her works were only published after much revision, four novels being published in her lifetime. These are Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) and Emma(1816). Two other novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, were published posthumously in 1818 with a biographical notice by her brother, Henry Austen, the first formal announcement of her authorship. Persuasion was written in a race against failing health in 1815-16. She also left two earlier compositions, a short epistolary novel, Lady Susan, and an unfinished novel, The Watsons. At the time of her death, she was working on a new novel, Sanditon, a fragmentary draft of which survives.

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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They describe the romance as lovely and classic. The writing is described as clear, elegant, and felicitous. Readers find the characters interesting and well-developed. The book captures their attention and is described as engaging and memorable.

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2,426 customers mention "Readability"2,412 positive14 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find the premise intriguing and find the characters engaging. The story is described as pleasant, witty, and a classic work by Jane Austen.

"...Another stumbling block is that while the writing itself is elegant and beautiful, the sheer density of words might make it hard for some people to..." Read more

"...Seriously, so cute! And towards the end with Bingley and Jane.... OH MY GOD! So freaking cute I couldn't even stand it!..." Read more

"...Overall I have to say that this was a pleasant reading experience that I would probably have enjoyed more if I had not been as intimately aware of..." Read more

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947 customers mention "Language"695 positive252 negative

Customers find the language clear and easy to read. They appreciate the poetic and elegant writing style. However, some readers found the book's voice a bit odd. Overall, they found the book understandable and accessible, with a quick pace.

"...Personally, I love how poetic and elegant the writing is, and finding the hidden tidbits of humor as well as the ever-present underlying issues of..." Read more

"...Jane Austen's superb clear prose gives you a ringside seat of that society and how "a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want..." Read more

"...stopping to admire (and sigh with appreciation) her sheer brilliance with the written word...." Read more

"...The narration was just so over the top for me. Austen wrote it perfectly, but my thought process is too modern for such a novel...." Read more

933 customers mention "Romance"880 positive53 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find it engaging and a classic romantic story with a wonderful twist. The side stories are interesting, and the pacing is nice. The premise is popular and has been rewritten and influenced romantic literature and movies.

"...being 202 years old, gave me a sense of joy and accomplishment without even starting the story...." Read more

"...when it comes to being able to marry someone made this story historically significant as well as an enjoyable read...." Read more

"...In essence it is a story of Much Ado about Nothing set in the slow moving world of intricate manners in eighteenth century Regency-Georgian society...." Read more

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419 customers mention "Character development"388 positive31 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters riveting, well-rounded, and interesting. The heroine is described as well-developed and the hero is described as an opposite.

"...a re-read that I missed the first time around, but the characters themselves are so different and have so much depth that you could easily imagine..." Read more

"...villain, the broody and seemingly distant hero, the quirky and spirited heroine, the nice girl and the vixen they all make an appearance and play..." Read more

"...Among the great delights of this novel are the nuances of character displayed and the modulations of the central personages as fortune and..." Read more

"...She makes you smile and laugh out loud, ponder the fate of her characters, lures you in to the story line - to the point of not wanting to put..." Read more

384 customers mention "Enjoyment"313 positive71 negative

Customers enjoy the book's engaging and memorable love story. They find it fulfilling and enjoyable, with lively language and a diverse cast of characters. The book holds their attention well and is fun to read than watching a video version. While the ending is predictable, the journey throughout takes readers on an enjoyable ride.

"...The characters are what drew me in and captured my attention, but there were several lines that stood out as absolutely brilliant...." Read more

"...It reminded me of the life at the countryside – simple, fun, and a wonder of its own. The bigger estates were fascinating as well...." Read more

"...This book is about romance, yet it contains a pretty powerful message about how first impressions can often be incredibly wrong - or incredibly right..." Read more

"...that he did; I was completely absorbed in the fascinating, captivating world in which Jane Austen has masterfully created, so unlike the usual, 'read..." Read more

284 customers mention "Wit"274 positive10 negative

Customers enjoy the book's wit and humor. They appreciate the clever comments, characterizations, and banter that make them smile and laugh out loud. The writing is described as witty and tongue-in-cheek.

"...I love how poetic and elegant the writing is, and finding the hidden tidbits of humor as well as the ever-present underlying issues of the time was..." Read more

"...Speaking of the story, the witty comments from page one left me chuckling and giggling immediately. The sly shade from Austen was just pure joy...." Read more

"...She makes you smile and laugh out loud, ponder the fate of her characters, lures you in to the story line - to the point of not wanting to put..." Read more

"...Elizabeth’s lines were witty and humorous and Darcy’s was, more often than not, short but sensible (as if he would only say something if necessary)..." Read more

258 customers mention "Insight"249 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the book's insights. They find it insightful, revealing many ideas and personalities in the early 1800s. The book is educational and provokes good discussions about morals and social commentary.

"...It was so reassuring to know what happened after 3 marriages, Mrs. Bennet was probably going to die if she didn't get her daughters married, and Mr...." Read more

"...then the one who has read this work a few years ago, I love the common sense applied in this work to judgment of character...." Read more

"...Pride and Prejudice is a gripping tale of love, marriage, and social status. A romantic & classic novel of the 17th century... really loved it...." Read more

"...What I thought was most interesting in this book was the social commentary element...." Read more

221 customers mention "Pacing"153 positive68 negative

Customers have different views on the pacing of the book. Some find it engaging with relatable characters and a realistic storyline. Others feel it starts slow and unappealing, with repetitive information and repetition in certain parts. Overall, opinions vary on whether the book is an enjoyable quick read or not.

"...I am not alone in this opinion: Austen is so popular - across the generations - that her works have been reproduced on a regular basis...." Read more

"...It sounded very formal, crisp, and even the insults sounded greatly pleasant to the ears...." Read more

"...But the propensity toward info-dump, the pacing &/or repetition in several places, and the absolute 100% predictability throughout the entire thing..." Read more

"...jump off of the page in a very realistic way, from the ever relatable Elizabeth to the irksome Lady Catherine...." Read more

seemed tedious. Also
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seemed tedious. Also
The story line was objective in that it showed the limited range of conversation and interests of the central characters. This probably reflected the true nature of the social experience of the late 1770's. The language was difficult in that the overly long sentences, by modern standards, seemed tedious. Also, the choice of wording seemed cumbersome by modern standards. If this is an example of the true way people spoke the English language in the time frame, it was almost clumsy by modern standards. "Pride and Prejudice" was an interesting glimpse of history.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2012
    This was the first time I had read one of Jane Austen's novels, and I am so enthralled with the story-telling and characters I am now looking to read every single thing she has written. The writing is filled with so many different layers; not only do I find bits of humor in a re-read that I missed the first time around, but the characters themselves are so different and have so much depth that you could easily imagine these people exist (or have existed) in real life.

    The dialogue is where this novel shines, which is good since the novel is mostly dialogue. Austen is able to convey the personality of a character simply through the way the character speaks, so that even though there are not a lot of descriptions of the characters, you have a clear idea of who each character is almost as soon as they open their mouth. Perhaps one of my favorite aspects of the writing style is the sandpaper-dry wit of Austen, which, when you understand it, can be very, very funny.

    Note that it may not be for everyone: since this book was written in the early 1800s, some of the turns of phrases are outdated, and may be difficult for a modern reader to understand. Another stumbling block is that while the writing itself is elegant and beautiful, the sheer density of words might make it hard for some people to read. For the former, my recommendation is to read as closely as possible, and re-read passages you didn't quite get the first time around; this will have the added benefit that you may be able to catch wisps of Austen's dry humor you might have missed the first time (I know I did). For the latter, it's a matter of preference. Personally, I love how poetic and elegant the writing is, and finding the hidden tidbits of humor as well as the ever-present underlying issues of the time was always rewarding to me; but if you find after the first chapter or two that you just can't get through the density of the writing, this may not be a good read for you.

    Since I downloaded the Kindle version, here's a review of the e-book format specifically: I did not notice any typos (yay!); it had a list of chapters near the beginning of the book, right after the cover, but does not contain an actual "table of contents" function. (i.e., if you click on "Go to..." the "table of contents" button will be grayed out.) Page numbers are included and total at 253; and for those who care, there are ten "Popular Highlights" at this time of writing, half of which are grouped around pages 12-15.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2016
    For me, I did the unthinkable. I accomplished something I never thought I'd be able to do. I read a Jane Austen novel, a British Romanticism, and i did it all in under two weeks.

    I figured the language, the etiquette would be the most difficult part for me. Well... it was I'm not even going to sugar coat it. I had a terrible time keeping myself concentrated in the middle of this novel because of the length of the narrations. After about Chapter 30 however, the book flew by! So don't let the literature bring you down.

    Whilst beginning the book, I was overly excited by even picking it up. Reading something that is basically a Legend, being 202 years old, gave me a sense of joy and accomplishment without even starting the story. Speaking of the story, the witty comments from page one left me chuckling and giggling immediately. The sly shade from Austen was just pure joy. Who knew you could be so coy yet insulting and yet you can sound like the most charming person in the room.

    Jumping to the middle, I truly felt like my eyes were like raindrops sliding down a glass door. I could NOT keep my eyes focused, my brain functioning. The narration was just so over the top for me. Austen wrote it perfectly, but my thought process is too modern for such a novel.

    What became really fun was the last third of the book. I'm judging you. But he likes her. Oh but maybe I shouldn't have been "prejudice". Now she's all lovey dovey, gooey and mushy over her Mr. Darcy. Seriously, so cute! And towards the end with Bingley and Jane.... OH MY GOD! So freaking cute I couldn't even stand it!

    The last two chapters had to be my favorite part of the whole book. It was so reassuring to know what happened after 3 marriages, Mrs. Bennet was probably going to die if she didn't get her daughters married, and Mr. Bennet giving slight approval.

    Bravo Austen, bravo!

    One curious factor that many of us have probably thought of. What would modern day Jane Austen think of her successful novel? It's a question we will never know, but I will continue to be overly curious about.
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  • Fair_shopper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Likely one of the very best books I have ever read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2023
    I am attempting to write a novel of my own and googled “classic literature” to be inspired by one of the greats.

    Pride and Prejudice was named in almost every article the search returned and I am somewhat ashamed to say the book being free on Amazon Kindle was what spurred me on to read it.

    It benefits now all the more from being a period piece, but is also a marvellous observation on human behaviour, so fill of irony and wit and sometimes the author can barely hide her disgust. What I loved most about it was seeing how little human nature has changed in over 200 years for better or worst.
  • christine l.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lecture facilitée par la technique
    Reviewed in France on October 25, 2023
    Première lecture sur un Kindle d'un chef d'oeuvre de la littérature anglaise, en anglais. J'aime la lecture traditionnelle. Ah sentir l'odeur d'un livre, en tourner les pages, les découper parfois, en mesurer la progression, ralentir alors pour ne pas finir trop vite...Mais le Kindle offre d'autres avantages, appréciables. Il est possible d'augmenter la taille des lettres, de chercher directement le sens d'un mot, de le traduire, de sectionner tout un passage pour s'assurer d' éviter les erreurs, les contresens, pour le coller éventuellement dans un relevé de citations, sans oublier la possibilité de lire sans gêner dans un lit partagé grâce à l'éclairage discret !
    Je ne me permettrai pas un commentaire sur Pride and Prejudice qui a fait "ses preuves". Je dirai seulement qu'il mérite le titre de chef d'oeuvre tant par le style que la finesse de l'analyse des sentiments et des contraintes dans la société corsetée de l'époque.
  • Cary B
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delight
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2021
    This book deserves 10 stars. I've lost count of the times I've read it, possibly a dozen, but each time it is fresh and engaging and completely riveting because it's so perfectly written and plotted. This time I picked it up to read one passage and ended up reading the whole book again, because I couldn't put it down! The characters are vibrant and delightful and it is a creation of complete perfection. Every time, every single time I read it, even though I know the plot, I am so engulfed and enfolded by the world Jane Austen creates that I wonder what will happen and can't stop reading until I get to the end. Will there be a happy ending or will disaster engulf them all? The humour and sheer wit of some scenes are as sharp and modern as anything you will ever encounter. Her perceptive way of revealing the characters is completely satisfying. It's a romance, it's a morality tale, it's a sharp social commentary on the Regency period and so much more. The combative encounter between Elizabeth Bennett and Lady Catherine de Bourgh towards the end of the book is one the masterpieces of English literature in its structure, sarcastic wit and sheer mastery of the English language. The whole book is remarkable.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Piacevolissima lettura in lingua originale
    Reviewed in Italy on April 30, 2017
    L'Inglese della Austen è un piacere per gli occhi e per le orecchie; di tanto in tanto la rilettura di un passaggio particolarmente articolato da una soddisfazione speciale. La versione in oggetto è semplice e priva di difetti apparenti. L'unico neo è relativo al nome della milizia di Wickham, riportato regolarmente in modo parziale.
  • Cliente de Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bonito
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 16, 2016
    Entretenido. Romántico. Mucho mejor que la película. La descripción de paisajes y costumbres de la época muy amplia con lo que puede transportar al lector al lugar y tiempo

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