For our February choice we went with the classic romance, “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen. Incredibly, in the nearly fifteen years we’ve been doing book club, we haven’t read and reviewed this wonderful novel! Of course, many of us have actually read it before, and most of us had seen the movie versions (several options) multiple times, so it was a fun opportunity to re-read and enjoy this fabulous story.
Retracing the story of Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy, this
romance is full of wit and detail of the life of a lady and gentlemen of the
early 1800s. From the drama of a spurned lady at a dance, meeting handsome
officers, navigating the perils of attending balls, to the scheming of mothers
and gossip of ladies, the story unfolds in a glorious literary masterpiece.
The movies gave us incredible acting, leading to a fun
discussion on which Darcy was better, or for that matter, which Mr. Collins did
we prefer? There was so much fun to chat about, it was a delightful experience.
We discussed much of the story, plots, our favorite versions of the movies, the
themes and characters that are so beloved around the world. So many people over
the past 200 years have enjoyed this well written and sharp witted book, and
our group proved it still can generate much discussion, even in 2021.
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
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