Pride and Prejudice is a romantic novel written by Jane Austen and probably one of the most well known books ever written. Based in regency England, it is a love story about Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy coming to the drawn out realization that they love each other while surviving amongst Elizabeth’s family and general society. Some readers might not be fans of this genre or the style of writing from this period, but it is a classic nonetheless because of its successful plotline. Austen creates characters - especially Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth - who draw readers in and don’t let go until the last page because of their chemistry and the long drawn out suspense of whether they'll be together or not. The downfall of Pride and Prejudice is that its themes might only cater to those who enjoy romantic or dramatic novels. Some readers might feel like it takes awhile for plotlines to unravel, impatient people might be frustrated with this type of book because of its point of view. Even though the book is slow, most people will appreciate this story for its plot-line, while Elizabeth and Darcy’s story is drawn out, it comes to be worth it in the end for a happy ending. Readers can also appreciate the historical context, you learn about the customs of the time while unraveling the story. This book has humor, sadness, history and love - which proves to be a good mix for creating what is now a literary classic. I would recommend this book to people mainly because it's one of the classics, especially if they were fans of period pieces or liked love stories.
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