Pride And Prejudice

Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice

Lets be honest here; this is a strait up fluffy romance novel. We can dress it up and call it a 'timeless classic' or a 'fine piece of prose' or whatever. At the end of the day, it is still a strait up fluffy romance novel. And yes, I liked it (I think I have enough macho credentials to get away with the admission).

Of course I never would have come to this book on my own. I had to be tricked: On a business trip this last year, the theatrical movie version of Pride and Prejudice was playing on the 737's only working movie channel, so I tuned in. Initially, I planned to have a fun time of scoffing and snickering at mushiness and silliness. But instead, i was sucked right in; I really enjoyed...even thoroughly enjoyed the movie. So much so, that I have viewed the movie three times since.

The book has a few more characters and develops the plot a little more carefully; still the same story though, just with a few more angles and development. Very well written and certainly worth the time. Also, the deneumont (or whatever it is that you call the post-conflict-happy-ending part) is much better than what the movie offers.