Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters lived a very common, normal and comfortable life. With a father who doted and loved them in his own comical way to a critical mother who‘s love you would question, Elizabeth and her sisters ha lack of nothing.  With her mother’s main objective in mind, Elizabeth and her sisters attend a ball in which certain available gentlemen are in attendance. While there, both Elizabeth and closest sister Jane, meet men who ultimately turn their lives upside down. 

Mr. Collins, a distant relative and owner of the property in which the Bennett’s’ reside, suddenly arrives at the property with full intentions of obtaining a bride. Upon finding that Jane is otherwise engaged his intentions swiftly turn towards Elizabeth. Quickly putting an end to Mr. Collins proposal, Elizabeth, with her feisty personality adamantly refuses the betrothal.  Soon Elizabeth finds this situation turns out to be the least of her concerns. 

While problems seem to arise for Jane, Elizabeth’s sister, Elizabeth did not fare any better in her own social affairs. Mr. Darcy whom she had the most unfortunate chance to meet seemed to be everywhere she went, full of bitter, snide remarks with unhappiness closely following behind him. Finding out that his involvement has caused many people to be unhappy; Elizabeth holds nothing back when voicing to him her very low opinion of him. Much later she realizes just how good it would have been for her to show just a little bit more constraint. 

PRIDE AND PREJIDUCE, by Jane Austen is a historical and informative read that lends interesting information about Jane and the century that she lived in. This story is timeless and was written in the most classical form from that period. This book is a very interesting and entertaining read for those who love Jane Austen and her form of writing. 

Reviewed by Maisha Walker for The Road to Romance

March 1, 2008