It's Not Just a Book Club discussion

This is the spoiler discussion for Pride and Prejudice (Classics February-March) hosted by Jackie.

Hi Book Club!
If we're beginning the Pride and Prejudice discussion today I want to be the first to say that I'm finding Jane Austen's sense of humor delightfully hilarious.

Luke wrote: "Hi Book Club!
If we're beginning the Pride and Prejudice discussion today I want to be the first to say that I'm finding Jane Austen's sense of humor delightfully hilarious."

You can start discussing whenever you like!

Keira wrote: "Luke wrote: "Hi Book Club!
If we're beginning the Pride and Prejudice discussion today I want to be the first to say that I'm finding Jane Austen's sense of humor delightfully hilarious."

You can ..."

Great! I guess I can say that while the writing style is obviously of another era, the story is timeless. I'm glad I don't live in Regency England, but Austen does such a marvelous job of preserving it and bringing it to life.

Luke wrote: "Keira wrote: "Luke wrote: "Hi Book Club!
If we're beginning the Pride and Prejudice discussion today I want to be the first to say that I'm finding Jane Austen's sense of humor delightfully hilario..."
I can certainly agree to that. As this is my third reading of Pride and Prejudice, I find that it almost feels like coming home. It is most definitely a practice in concentration for a new comer to regency era novels; as the language is very different from modern words. At the same time the story transcends these barriers because it is also such a modern tale as well. The witty 'love to hate and hate to love' tale between Lizzy and Mr. Darcy is something we see all the time; wake up one morning and you find you are in love with the person you thought was the enemy.
It’s great to see that modern dilemmas, though we use a different form of the same language, weren't so different 'back in the day'.

Jacqueline (Fall In Love With The Sound of Words) wrote: "Luke wrote: "Keira wrote: "Luke wrote: "Hi Book Club!
If we're beginning the Pride and Prejudice discussion today I want to be the first to say that I'm finding Jane Austen's sense of humor delight..."

Yes, Jackie, I feel the timeless nature of the story grip me despite what troubles I may have with certain sentences, but the sharp and witty charm of Jane Austen and her characters is very endearing. I appreciate the early themes of judgment and perception, and of course, dancing! :D

Kim wrote: "I recently read Eligible by Curtis SittenfeldSittenfeld, which I thought was a great modern day interpretation of Pride and Prejudice, but it's lovely to be revisiting one of my favorite classics!
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Read Ivory and Bone! When it comes out, of course.
Ivory and Bone

Kim wrote: "Luke wrote: "Kim wrote: "I recently read Eligible by Curtis SittenfeldSittenfeld, which I thought was a great modern day interpretation of Pride and Prejudice, but it's lovely to be revisiting one ..."

Great! And when I'm finished with P&P I will search for Eligible. :D

Kim wrote: "It's not out until April 19th, but it's worth the wait. I think you'll like it Luke."

TBR! :D

I'm on chapter 12 and it's a coincidence time in that part because I'm also have a cold right now like Jane. How i wish that Charles Bingley was here to take care of me

Michelle wrote: "I'm on chapter 12 and it's a coincidence time in that part because I'm also have a cold right now like Jane. How i wish that Charles Bingley was here to take care of me"

Drink some Throat Coat tea from Traditional Medicinals! They didn't have it in Bingley's day! Get well soon! :D

Michelle wrote: "I'm on chapter 12 and it's a coincidence time in that part because I'm also have a cold right now like Jane. How i wish that Charles Bingley was here to take care of me"

Oh no Michelle! I was in the same boat. I hve been sick for two weeks! :( Mr Bingley would not be a terrible nurse to have around :D

I hope you feel better soon!

Jacqueline (Fall In Love With The Sound of Words) wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I'm on chapter 12 and it's a coincidence time in that part because I'm also have a cold right now like Jane. How i wish that Charles Bingley was here to take care of me"

Oh no Mic..."

Pray, would anyone care to discuss, perchance, the novel of which we have been sampling like a box of chocolates? That of which but one glance causes the deepest consternation within a couple destined for literary immortality?

Kim wrote: "Wow! Well, this was the 6th or 7th time I read Pride and Prejudice and I loved it as usual, but it's your words that just blew me away Luke!"

Thank you very much, my most gracious Massachusetts-born friend! I was merely getting into the spirit of Austenianism and Anglophilia…I shan't forget such a well-written story so quickly! :D

Kim wrote: "It's funny because everytime I reread one of her books I'm immediately swept away into the time period."

It's amazing how she was able to capture the spirit of the times but not make it boring, which, in all fairness, it doesn't sound like the most exciting time to be alive! I chalk that up to her understanding of human nature. :D

Kim wrote: "Absolutely Luke. In reference to the characters in P & P, I feel like I'm returning to visit old friends."

Yes, Eliza is, to me, the finest of all Austen heroines and a subliminal tribute to how a man can fall in love, a much deeper and more lasting love, with the mind of a woman, and the soul of one, the spirit of one, rather than the body. If only more authors gave as much dedication to their Eliza's and Darcy's as Austen! :D

Kim wrote: "So true! I never felt as though the word "prejudice" was fairly applied to her either."

I can see that.

I am in firm agreement! I love Lizzy. She is one of my favorite heroines! I love the dynamics between Darcy and Lizzy as well, the slow burn love story is really a favorite ( I am NOT a fan of insta-love).

This re-read has actually turned out to be my best journey through P&P. I feel like I am taking it much slower and just enjoying it much more!

Jacqueline (Fall In Love With The Sound of Words) wrote: "I am in firm agreement! I love Lizzy. She is one of my favorite heroines! I love the dynamics between Darcy and Lizzy as well, the slow burn love story is really a favorite ( I am NOT a fan of inst..."

I agree! Thank you for inviting me! :D

Like you are absolutely welcome. :D it has been a pleasure!

Have you finished the book? I have to say this time a round, though I adore Lizzy, I do have less patience with her. The unfortunate side effect of knowing what happens with Wickham!

Jacqueline (Fall In Love With The Sound of Words) wrote: "Like you are absolutely welcome. :D it has been a pleasure!

Have you finished the book? I have to say this time a round, though I adore Lizzy, I do have less patience with her. The unfortunate sid..."

Yes, I enjoyed it! (Check out my review!) It also helped because I read Julie Eshbaugh's Ivory and Bone just before it which is a loose interpretation with the gender roles reversed, and it was cool to see the concept of the source material. Austen is a master of her art. :D

Oh! I had no idea it was a take on P&P! That sounds really cool! I'm going to go back and re-read the premise!

Jacqueline (Fall In Love With The Sound of Words) wrote: "Oh! I had no idea it was a take on P&P! That sounds really cool! I'm going to go back and re-read the premise!"

Yes! I'm a massive fan of Julie and Ivory and Bone. It's not out yet, but you won't be disappointed if you pre-ordered it! I've actually already ordered some copies for friends! (My ARC is very special to me!) :D