tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post1554635491060446856..comments2024-01-24T05:31:22.471-06:00Comments on troutbirder: Pride and Prejudicetroutbirderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-67308025231891114022020-06-04T10:41:49.720-06:002020-06-04T10:41:49.720-06:00Oh, I just love your review! I love how you went f...Oh, I just love your review! I love how you went from hesitating to read this book to laughing to truly appreciating. So fun. It's been a while since I read anything by Jane Austen. This review is making me want to return to that world. Thank you!Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-77105325236589567232020-06-04T07:26:08.901-06:002020-06-04T07:26:08.901-06:00I preferred Emma to Pride and Prejudice but both a...I preferred Emma to Pride and Prejudice but both are classics. I appreciate them all the more for being written by a woman about women during a time when the female voice was usually ignored. Thanks for this thoughtful review!Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-52631943253081802552020-06-04T06:16:19.307-06:002020-06-04T06:16:19.307-06:00I have read every Austen novel countless times and...I have read every Austen novel countless times and seen all the movies too. I love the world she paints. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-84750475452213359272020-06-03T13:51:39.398-06:002020-06-03T13:51:39.398-06:00I'm sure I read it in high school. I know it w...I'm sure I read it in high school. I know it wasn't college because my English 101 course was devoted to the analysis of Winnie the Pooh. Yes, for a whole semester, or so it seems when I look back. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-77390242454626430462020-06-03T12:11:52.297-06:002020-06-03T12:11:52.297-06:00Persuasion is my other favorite of Austen's no...Persuasion is my other favorite of Austen's novels. It's the most romantic and emotional of her books, all about second chances. As I was reading it, I wondered if she was thinking about the fiance who died before they could be married.<br /><br />And as for Darcy's first proposal... probably the most ham-handed proposal ever! Elizabeth was right to turn him down.Linda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-87470479354222428202020-06-03T12:09:34.841-06:002020-06-03T12:09:34.841-06:00Austen is one of my favorite classic authors. I...Austen is one of my favorite classic authors. I've read P&P twice and seen all the movies. My favorite is the 5-hour miniseries with Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. My husband watched all five hours with me and enjoyed it, too. Austen's works are often amusing, esp. Northanger Abbey which is a satire of the Gothic novel craze in the early 19th century. The new movie of Emma is funny and enjoyable. The last movie I saw in a theater this year. Sigh.Linda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-26326352501367506232020-05-29T18:22:38.090-06:002020-05-29T18:22:38.090-06:00I haven't read it but perhaps I should! Hope ...I haven't read it but perhaps I should! Hope your wildflowers are blooming! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-37242279466852579022020-05-29T17:22:35.098-06:002020-05-29T17:22:35.098-06:00Ahh! One of my favorites. Ahh! One of my favorites. LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369350929348290480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-8158455452003892132020-05-28T18:01:18.093-06:002020-05-28T18:01:18.093-06:00Haven't read the book, but...oh...I do love th...Haven't read the book, but...oh...I do love the Keira Knightly version of the movie. My daughter and I watch it over and over.Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042143254001890567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-63012142365855327342014-04-13T21:27:31.803-06:002014-04-13T21:27:31.803-06:00I like Austen but kind of agree about the "to...I like Austen but kind of agree about the "too much" part. You might want to check out Bloom's work on the great novels we should read and why -- http://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Why-Harold-Bloom/dp/0684859076 .EcoRoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294159049375690786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-64016399395385218872014-04-13T16:13:56.256-06:002014-04-13T16:13:56.256-06:00Oooo one of my favorites!!! I have both copies of...Oooo one of my favorites!!! I have both copies of the movie and have watched both many many times. Mr. Darcy Mr. Darcy. I've never read the book though.<br />xo CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-84152762957377289852014-04-13T15:40:11.571-06:002014-04-13T15:40:11.571-06:00I much prefer the Bronte sisters books to Austens,...I much prefer the Bronte sisters books to Austens, but you did a fine job of review. Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-65728094081195522762014-04-12T15:03:26.151-06:002014-04-12T15:03:26.151-06:00I love the book.
Ha, ha on the quote at the end. ...I love the book. <br />Ha, ha on the quote at the end. I would have turned him down, too. What a pompous asterisk!Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-2158480825926539562014-04-12T07:51:45.385-06:002014-04-12T07:51:45.385-06:00Pride & Prejudice was assigned reading in fres...Pride & Prejudice was assigned reading in freshman lit my first year of college. I remember reading it and giggling (the author's treatment of the silly mother was highly amusing.) and the frustration of my roommate who was studying chemistry that night. I loved the book. I am speaking from the top of my head but I believe Ms. Austen never married, which is interesting. Her books do leave us with a fascinating glimpse at a woman's place and the traps of class. I think in some places undercurrents continue.CailinMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02286856318936072850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-47161395184367240782014-04-12T04:16:42.499-06:002014-04-12T04:16:42.499-06:00After reading your post I almost want to go read t...After reading your post I almost want to go read the book again. Our Jane certainly wrote the truth about the times as they were in her day.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-3167766646463482672014-04-11T21:08:02.421-06:002014-04-11T21:08:02.421-06:00I've never read any of Jane Austen's works...I've never read any of Jane Austen's works, and I didn't like the movie of PRICE AND PREJUDICE that came out a few years ago...but you did an excellent job of reviewing the book. "Almost thou persuadest me.."Linda at To Behold The Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07419060763634934217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-3780692746482730962014-04-11T19:17:15.103-06:002014-04-11T19:17:15.103-06:00I found P&P to be a tiresome read! I liked th...I found P&P to be a tiresome read! I liked the content, but wading through the language was a bit much. I did watch both of the movies and enjoyed them. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-24150384067394657972014-04-11T17:38:28.497-06:002014-04-11T17:38:28.497-06:00Tis nice to see you took a stroll out of your elem...Tis nice to see you took a stroll out of your element to visit Jane , Mr Troutbirder ;)<br />I enjoyed your review.<br /><br />Personally I adore Jane and Emma , that era just seems to fascinates me I must admit.<br /><br /><br />Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507537074005136610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-11922564977863788182014-04-11T17:20:26.832-06:002014-04-11T17:20:26.832-06:00Ha,ha the "inferiority of your birth" wo...Ha,ha the "inferiority of your birth" would have been a deal breaker. I have never read that book but thanks to your take on it, I just might. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-19138301706406030022014-04-11T17:14:20.189-06:002014-04-11T17:14:20.189-06:00Enjoyed this review of a favorite. Good job.Enjoyed this review of a favorite. Good job.LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369350929348290480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-85721992149364793822014-04-11T17:02:31.734-06:002014-04-11T17:02:31.734-06:00I think you persuaded me to read this story.I think you persuaded me to read this story.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-12387142221033896082014-04-11T16:15:17.951-06:002014-04-11T16:15:17.951-06:00I have it on my Kindle...perhaps I should read it ...I have it on my Kindle...perhaps I should read it before I watch it on Netflix! I was always minding my manners:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-28160165805290432882014-04-11T15:33:52.420-06:002014-04-11T15:33:52.420-06:00I think I read Pride and Prejudice several years a...I think I read Pride and Prejudice several years ago, and more recently Emma. I enjoyed both and although I have difficulty adjusting to the language at first, I quickly get past it and really enjoy Austens writing. You're making want to read Sense and Sensibilty now.Karen Lakishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493883087361055962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-37303060608534864412014-04-11T14:27:30.525-06:002014-04-11T14:27:30.525-06:00I am impressed with this review. I would write, &q...I am impressed with this review. I would write, "Good book, uh huh."<br /><br />We read all of her books (me out loud to Sue at bedtime) a few years ago. I honestly can't recall or distinguish amongst them anymore, except for "Northanger Abbey", which is not on my recommended list.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-70672324448083399302014-04-11T13:44:12.850-06:002014-04-11T13:44:12.850-06:00Nice critique on Ms Jane. You are a more patient r...Nice critique on Ms Jane. You are a more patient reader than I. English lit tends to be full of rich versus poor. I guess its because of that great divide that the English developed. Sorta like the caste system. Like you I prefer non-fiction. You do write a great review. -- barbara Folkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.com