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Pride and Prejudice Book Review

Book Identity

Title : Pride & Prejudice

Author : Jane Austen

Published : Gramedia, June 2016

Genre : Romance, Social Commentary, fiction

Number of pages : 329

Price : 79.000

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a classic novel set in rural England during the early 19th century. It centers on Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters in a family concerned with securing good marriages for its daughters. The novel explores themes of love, social class, reputation, and individual agency.

I think this book is a pretty satisfying book. I’m always amazed by every scene in this book. As a fan of movies and romance genre novels this book really makes me enjoy. I think this book really describes the main character very sharply and the complex story makes me rate this book very well.

In terms of the author who presents the Bennet family, particularly the intelligent and headstrong Elizabeth Bennet, as she navigates her evolving relationship with the seemingly aloof and prideful Mr. Darcy.

Honestly this book made me emotional and sometimes smile reading it. What makes Pride and Prejudice stand out is its vibrant characters. I like Elizabeth's character is because relatable and progressive heroine, whose intelligence and independence set her apart from the typical romantic leads of the era. Mr. Darcy, initially portrayed as proud and distant, reveals hidden layers of kindness and vulnerability as the story unfolds, making his eventual transformation both believable and satisfying.

My favorite part is that the author clearly describes each characters, so we can connect more to each scene in this book. In my opinion, this book has a plot that does not only focus on romance but also has personal struggles and character changes that make it relate to the real world. For example, the part where the Bennet family wanted to be respected so much that Mr. Bennet and Mrs. Bennet struggled to find noble or upper-class matches for their 5 daughters so they can all enjoy life.

And finally, this may be the peak, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, after overcoming their respective misunderstandings and prejudices, marry each other. Elizabeth comes to appreciate Darcy's true character, and Darcy demonstrates his love for her by acting selflessly to help her family.

The timelessness of the book’s charm lies in its deep characters, good plot, and themes that remain relevant today. I would highly recommend Pride and Prejudice because this book is wonderful.