Jane Austin is a very talented writer. Despite the old school plot lines and vocabularies, reading this book was quite a fun experience.
The character interaction between Elizabeth and Mr.Darcy is kind of like a long and winding road; there's no major plot twists nor roller coaster-like-climactic-scorching love making scenes. Even during Darcy's marriage proposal it felt like unwrapping a little present; sweet yet simple.
I also specifically enjoy the development of Elizabeth Bennet. This character in which was created in that time period was unique and intriguing. She's an intelligent female with a witty sense of humor, and among rest of the antagonizing female characters surrounded her, she still maintained a good virtue (like she traveled 3 miles on foot just to visit her ill sister) which in my opinion is what eventually attracted Darcy.( despite her harsh tongue)
Mr.Darcy aka the proud owner of Pemberly, was arrogant and condescending at first but as the story progresses Elizabeth realized from the testimonials from the others that he was actually a kind and generous man. What the author tries to convey through this character is that judgement is better not be made so soon before knowing a person as a whole. Elizabeth's harsh opinions and undermining statements upon Darcy were overthrown later on after realizing what he was really like.
Other miscellaneous characters by contrast, were more roughly sketched out rather carefully planned. Jane Bennet and Mr Binley were kind and bright, while other characters resides in Netherfeild were just shallow and superficial. It was intentionally done by author to strike out the contrast from Elizabeth and Darcy's colorful, vivid personalities and egos.
Overall I enjoyed the book. It can be a bit dull and long time to time but overall it's entertaining.
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