Title: Pride and Prejudice

Author: Jane Austen

Pages: 279

Rating:  5/5 stars

Reading Challenges: Jane Austen Etc.; ebook; Book to Movie; Book Bingo -- 4 rereads

How I Got It: Own It!

Book: Always a favorite. I have to reread the complete Austens once every few years.  This particular novel always rates highly with me.  Every time I reread it, I find something else new. This time I picked up the animosity between Wickham and Elizabeth after he and Lydia are married.  You could cut the tension in that room with a knife.  And yet, Elizabeth tries to be polite and cordial while giving Wickham the what for.  Love it!  As I have now read the main six novels, I guess I need to start over again next year.

BBC Version: This is the definite version.  I love Colin Firth's standoffish manner.  I love Jennifer Ehle's version of Elizabeth.  Her spirit is just amazing.  The scene with Darcy emerging from the pond is a lovely piece of cinema, but I always have a bit of an issue with how completely out of time it is.  Overall, I'm just loving this version.

Movie Version: I'm not a huge fan of Keira Knightly.  In this film, I can see her as Elizabeth.  She's quieter and more reserved than Ehle's version, but it works in the mood of this film. Darcy is to die for in this one.  Love him so much.  My only issue is the scene in the field between Elizabeth and Darcy. The scene is not canon at all, but I do love the romantic feel of it.