This book was my second try at reading Jane Austen – at first I started Emma (because it’s J.K. Rowling’s favorite book, and I am such a dork) but my English probably wasn’t good enough and I found it very hard to understand, so I didn’t get past the first few pages.

In P&P’s case, I saw two screen adaptations (1995 and 2005) before reading the book. I think it helped me a lot to understand the book (well, duh!), and my English got a bit better too, so I really enjoyed reading it! I had fun recognising the lines from the movie, too.

The characters are fully-fleshed and endearing, the writing is interesting and witty, and the story is just plain great. I read it in the bus going back and forth to work and had the greatest trouble in leaving it once I arrived! I read it quickly and really couldn’t put it down. I now wish to read every other book she has written… but I’ll take my time because with only 6 books it’s going to end quickly ;)