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Pride and Prejudice
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Nov 15, 2008
bookshelves: classics, chick-lit, romance, favorites, audio, read-in-2015
Mr. Darcy...
*swoons*
First, we need to clear something up. Colin Firth is the only Mr. Darcy.
That other Mr. Darcy was horrible! No, no, no, no, nooooo!
Make it stop. Make. It. Stop.
So, quite obviously, the BBC miniseries (in all its 327 minute glory) is the only version that is acceptable. The other movie was such a travesty to this book, that I wept big, fat, angry tears...like the spoiled brat that I am.
Or maybe I'm exaggerating slightly.
What were they thinking?! You don't mess with perfection!
What did you think, Elizabeth?
Exactly.
I'm kidding. Sort of.
Anyway, instead of reading it this time around, I listened to an audiobook version. Apparently, which audio version you listen to makes a difference.
My real-life BFF said her version had an American doing British accents and she found it terribly annoying. I, however, had a version with an actual lady from the land of tea 'n crumpets, and she did a fine job. Well, she did have this lounge singerish voice, so instead of sounding like a fresh-faced 20 year old, Elizabeth sounded like she had been smoking 3 packs a day for about 40 years.
Eh, I was ok with it. I kept imagining Lizzie with a cigarette dangling from her lips like a truck stop hooker, and it gave the story a fresh perspective.
I've read this so many times over the years that I've lost count, but I still wish I could go back and read it for the first time all over again.
I hated that stupid, arrogant, arse-faced Mr. Darcy when he first showed up at the ball. Ugh. What a prick!
So, just like Lizzie, I remember being shocked at his proposal. And just like Lizzie, I was horrified by the way he dissed her family while he did it!
And how could he think she would ever agree to marry him after the way he convinced Bingley that Jane didn't love him?!
And the way he treated poor Wickham!
Just who did this guy think he was!
But then...The Letter!
Oh, my! Well, that certainly put a different spin on things didn't it?!
Elizabeth & I were so ashamed that we had judged him so harshly.
*hangs head*
And the way he acted toward us when we met near the lake!
So kind...such a gentleman!
Ok, I've probably read that particular scene (at Pemberley) a million times. Sometimes, I would just pick up and start the book from there.
Total comfort food.
It's just...ahhhhhhhhhhh.
Of course, Lydia has to go and ruin everything! How could she be such a stupid, selfish, uncaring twat!? Grrrrrrr!
*strangle, strangle, strangle*
How will Darcy and I...I mean, Darcy and Elizabeth...manage to get their Happily Ever After?
Feelings! Oh, the feelings!
So. Yes, I'm unashamed to admit that I am that cliché of a woman who loves Pride and Prejudice. Unashamed!
I just...{insert fangirl screaming and crying}
*Throws panties at Mr. Darcy*
*swoons*
First, we need to clear something up. Colin Firth is the only Mr. Darcy.
That other Mr. Darcy was horrible! No, no, no, no, nooooo!
Make it stop. Make. It. Stop.
So, quite obviously, the BBC miniseries (in all its 327 minute glory) is the only version that is acceptable. The other movie was such a travesty to this book, that I wept big, fat, angry tears...like the spoiled brat that I am.
What were they thinking?! You don't mess with perfection!
What did you think, Elizabeth?
Exactly.
I'm kidding. Sort of.
Anyway, instead of reading it this time around, I listened to an audiobook version. Apparently, which audio version you listen to makes a difference.
My real-life BFF said her version had an American doing British accents and she found it terribly annoying. I, however, had a version with an actual lady from the land of tea 'n crumpets, and she did a fine job. Well, she did have this lounge singerish voice, so instead of sounding like a fresh-faced 20 year old, Elizabeth sounded like she had been smoking 3 packs a day for about 40 years.
Eh, I was ok with it. I kept imagining Lizzie with a cigarette dangling from her lips like a truck stop hooker, and it gave the story a fresh perspective.
I've read this so many times over the years that I've lost count, but I still wish I could go back and read it for the first time all over again.
I hated that stupid, arrogant, arse-faced Mr. Darcy when he first showed up at the ball. Ugh. What a prick!
So, just like Lizzie, I remember being shocked at his proposal. And just like Lizzie, I was horrified by the way he dissed her family while he did it!
And how could he think she would ever agree to marry him after the way he convinced Bingley that Jane didn't love him?!
And the way he treated poor Wickham!
Just who did this guy think he was!
But then...The Letter!
Oh, my! Well, that certainly put a different spin on things didn't it?!
Elizabeth & I were so ashamed that we had judged him so harshly.
*hangs head*
And the way he acted toward us when we met near the lake!
So kind...such a gentleman!
Ok, I've probably read that particular scene (at Pemberley) a million times. Sometimes, I would just pick up and start the book from there.
Total comfort food.
It's just...ahhhhhhhhhhh.
Of course, Lydia has to go and ruin everything! How could she be such a stupid, selfish, uncaring twat!? Grrrrrrr!
*strangle, strangle, strangle*
How will Darcy and I...I mean, Darcy and Elizabeth...manage to get their Happily Ever After?
Feelings! Oh, the feelings!
So. Yes, I'm unashamed to admit that I am that cliché of a woman who loves Pride and Prejudice. Unashamed!
I just...{insert fangirl screaming and crying}
*Throws panties at Mr. Darcy*
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Although you're not being fair to Matthew McFayden. He's hot shit. I won't disagree with Colin as MISTER DARCY. He is the one, but Matthew isn't terrible. You want terrible? Watch the B&W version that cuts out chunks of it and turns it into some dull slapstick comedy...ugh.
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You're probably right, but my love of Colin overwhelmed my judgment when I tried to watch the 'other' movie. I just couldn't stand him. To be fair (to me!), I don't think McWhatever is good looking, so that didn't help.
*ducks*
*ducks*
Erica wrote: "I will agree that only Colin Firth can be Mr. Darcy.
I got your back on that one."
Bless you, my child!
I got your back on that one."
Bless you, my child!
Just love this book and all the adaptations that have been made. This story never gets old in my opinion. I have to confess though that Matthew McFayden is in fact my favorite Darcy. I just can't help myself lol. Great review as usual Anne!!!
Jennifer wrote: "Just love this book and all the adaptations that have been made. This story never gets old in my opinion. I have to confess though that Matthew McFayden is in fact my favorite Darcy. I just can't h..."
I'm married and far as I can tell, mostly into women (other than Lono) and McFayden made me a little creamy. So too did Colin, so there you go. I think that Kiera Knightly did a good job as the proto-feminist Elizabeth, with a little more spunk and punk attitude. However, Mrs. Bennett was much better in the movie than the BBC series. Mr. Bennett was great in both, especially Donald Sutherland. Judi Dench? While reading the book, I saw no one else as Lady Catherine.
I'm married and far as I can tell, mostly into women (other than Lono) and McFayden made me a little creamy. So too did Colin, so there you go. I think that Kiera Knightly did a good job as the proto-feminist Elizabeth, with a little more spunk and punk attitude. However, Mrs. Bennett was much better in the movie than the BBC series. Mr. Bennett was great in both, especially Donald Sutherland. Judi Dench? While reading the book, I saw no one else as Lady Catherine.
Krishna *needs a pink katana* wrote: "I think Mr.Darcy just sniffed those underpants and threw them back. Ah, well, we've all been there."
Gah! Devil child! Take it back!
*dies laughing*
Gah! Devil child! Take it back!
*dies laughing*
Jennifer wrote: "Just love this book and all the adaptations that have been made. This story never gets old in my opinion. I have to confess though that Matthew McFayden is in fact my favorite Darcy. I just can't h..."
Fine, fine. You and Gavin can get together and swoon. I'm keeping Colin all to myself!
Fine, fine. You and Gavin can get together and swoon. I'm keeping Colin all to myself!
Relstuart wrote: "But, are you excited for the Pride and Prejudice and the Zombies movie coming in 2016?"
I'm not sure. I didn't like the book, but the movie might be awesome?!
I'm not sure. I didn't like the book, but the movie might be awesome?!
Anne wrote: "Krishna *needs a pink katana* wrote: "I think Mr.Darcy just sniffed those underpants and threw them back. Ah, well, we've all been there."
Gah! Devil child! Take it back!
*dies laughing*"
The panties?
Gah! Devil child! Take it back!
*dies laughing*"
The panties?
Robert wrote: "I'll just leave this here for you, Anne...
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Robert! You're killing me!!! What the hell is that? It looks like a cream cheese carving! Hahaha!
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Robert! You're killing me!!! What the hell is that? It looks like a cream cheese carving! Hahaha!
I think I was more offended by Kiera Knightley as Elizabeth Bennett than I was by Matthew McFayden as Darcy . . . But I completely agree: Firth = Darcy, and BBC miniseries is the BEST.
PS, obviously I'm a P&P fangirl too ;)
PS, obviously I'm a P&P fangirl too ;)
Anne wrote: "Anne: Robert! You're killing me!!! What the hell is that? It looks like a cream cheese carving! Hahaha!"
Wet cheese.
Wet cheese.
Sorry, but I'm also Team McFayden/Knightley. Firth is ok, but actress playing Elizabeth is just too weird to look at. I had to stop watching the movie because of her.
Licha wrote: "Sorry, but I'm also Team McFayden/Knightley. Firth is ok, but actress playing Elizabeth is just too weird to look at. I had to stop watching the movie because of her."
Bite your tongue!
Oooh! This is turning into a bigger nerd fight that we usually have on the comic book threads...
*takes out earrings...tosses off shoes*
Bite your tongue!
Oooh! This is turning into a bigger nerd fight that we usually have on the comic book threads...
*takes out earrings...tosses off shoes*
Anne wrote: Robert! You're killing me!!! What the hell is that? It looks like a cream cheese carving! Hahaha!"
It's a real thing, they built it as a tourist attraction in the UK!
It's a real thing, they built it as a tourist attraction in the UK!
Jessica ❁ Elsecaller ❁ at Rabid Reads wrote: "I think I was more offended by Kiera Knightley as Elizabeth Bennett than I was by Matthew McFayden as Darcy . . . But I completely agree: Firth = Darcy, and BBC miniseries is the BEST.
PS, obvious..."
Don't leave me all alone here with these barbarians, Jessica! Stand with me in defense of the True P&P movie!
PS, obvious..."
Don't leave me all alone here with these barbarians, Jessica! Stand with me in defense of the True P&P movie!
Robert wrote: "Anne wrote: Robert! You're killing me!!! What the hell is that? It looks like a cream cheese carving! Hahaha!"
It's a real thing, they built it as a tourist attraction in the UK!"
Dear God! And they say Americans are nutty!?
I mean, we ARE, but we obviously don't have sole rights to idiotic ideas.
It's not really cheese, is it?! I can't see it clearly on my tiny phone... Lol
It's a real thing, they built it as a tourist attraction in the UK!"
Dear God! And they say Americans are nutty!?
I mean, we ARE, but we obviously don't have sole rights to idiotic ideas.
It's not really cheese, is it?! I can't see it clearly on my tiny phone... Lol
Licha wrote: "I also hated P&P&Z but it might be fun as a movie."
Well, at least we agree on something... ;)
Well, at least we agree on something... ;)
*stands with Anne* *but admits that JANE was rather odd looking* *NOT awesome Elizabeth who is awesome* *glowers*
Anne wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Just love this book and all the adaptations that have been made. This story never gets old in my opinion. I have to confess though that Matthew McFayden is in fact my favorite Darc..."
LOL!
LOL!
Anne wrote: "It's not really cheese, is it?! I can't see it clearly on my tiny phone... Lol"
Alas, no, though that would be spectacular.
According to The Guardian it's built of that most Regency of materials, Fibre Glass, and is 13 ft tall.
Alas, no, though that would be spectacular.
According to The Guardian it's built of that most Regency of materials, Fibre Glass, and is 13 ft tall.
I finally got the link, Robert. LMAO! Fiberglass? Psssht. Now, if they made Firth sand in the middle of the lake, I'd paddle my ass across the ocean on a rubber raft!
Jessica ❁ Elsecaller ❁ at Rabid Reads wrote: "*stands with Anne* *but admits that JANE was rather odd looking* *NOT awesome Elizabeth who is awesome* *glowers*"
I'll admit I originally thought the actress looked...less. But (like Darcy) her fine eyes grew on my until it thought she was the most beautiful woman in the room.
I'll admit I originally thought the actress looked...less. But (like Darcy) her fine eyes grew on my until it thought she was the most beautiful woman in the room.
Licha wrote: "Sorry, but I'm also Team McFayden/Knightley. Firth is ok, but actress playing Elizabeth is just too weird to look at. I had to stop watching the movie because of her."
Yay!! Our team is growing!!!
Yay!! Our team is growing!!!
Anne wrote: "Bite your tongue!
Oooh! This is turning into a bigger nerd fight that we usually have on the comic book threads...
*takes out earrings...tosses off shoes*
..."
As long as we don't wrestle on top of that cheese thing.
Oooh! This is turning into a bigger nerd fight that we usually have on the comic book threads...
*takes out earrings...tosses off shoes*
..."
As long as we don't wrestle on top of that cheese thing.
Jessica ❁ Elsecaller ❁ at Rabid Reads wrote: "*stands with Anne* *but admits that JANE was rather odd looking* *NOT awesome Elizabeth who is awesome* *glowers*"
Finally! Someone who agrees that Elizabeth just looked weird.
Finally! Someone who agrees that Elizabeth just looked weird.
Anne wrote: "Jessica ❁ Elsecaller ❁ at Rabid Reads wrote: "*stands with Anne* *but admits that JANE was rather odd looking* *NOT awesome Elizabeth who is awesome* *glowers*"
I'll admit I originally thought the..."
Not Elizabeth. I love Elizabeth. But Jane . . . looked kind of like a . . . goose? Maybe . . .
I'll admit I originally thought the..."
Not Elizabeth. I love Elizabeth. But Jane . . . looked kind of like a . . . goose? Maybe . . .
Alejandro wrote: "As a fan of Austen's works, I am truly glad that you enjoyed that much this novel by her :D"
Thank you, Alejandro!
Thank you, Alejandro!
Hey! Hey! Heeeeey! This thread is going sideways, people! I need some help here from the BBC lovers! Help! I'm drowning in a river of my no-taste friends!
Well, I think my Firth vote should count as three since I've watched a few versions of this disasterpiece (the book, which you know I hate) and he was, by far, the cutest and also the most believable.
Bridget Jones also agrees, as does Helen Fielding, so...I'm bringing all the votes to your yard.
Bridget Jones also agrees, as does Helen Fielding, so...I'm bringing all the votes to your yard.
Erica wrote: "Well, I think my Firth vote should count as three since I've watched a few versions of this disasterpiece (the book, which you know I hate) and he was, by far, the cutest and also the most believab..."
I would hug you right now, but I know that would just make for an awkward vibe between us. Well, that and the whole interwebs thing..
I would hug you right now, but I know that would just make for an awkward vibe between us. Well, that and the whole interwebs thing..
Anne wrote: "Hey! Hey! Heeeeey! This thread is going sideways, people! I need some help here from the BBC lovers! Help! I'm drowning in a river of my no-taste friends!"
I never watched the film version, so I'll join team Beeb.
I never watched the film version, so I'll join team Beeb.
Jessica ❁ Elsecaller ❁ at Rabid Reads wrote: "Not Elizabeth. I love Elizabeth. But Jane . . . looked kind of like a . . . goose? Maybe . . ."
Oh, right. I meant the actress that plays Elizabth. Elizabeth the character is awesome.
Oh, right. I meant the actress that plays Elizabth. Elizabeth the character is awesome.
Haven't seen the movie, Colin Firth is Mr. Darcy and no one should try to portray the character ever again. He will pale in comparison.
This book is so fucking perfect.
I wish you and Mr. Darcy a lot of happiness ;)
This book is so fucking perfect.
I wish you and Mr. Darcy a lot of happiness ;)
Robert wrote: "Anne wrote: "Hey! Hey! Heeeeey! This thread is going sideways, people! I need some help here from the BBC lovers! Help! I'm drowning in a river of my no-taste friends!"
I never watched the film ve..."
Whut? I don't understand. Are you telling me you've never seen these?
I never watched the film ve..."
Whut? I don't understand. Are you telling me you've never seen these?
Jessica ❁ Elsecaller ❁ at Rabid Reads wrote: "Anne wrote: "Jessica ❁ Elsecaller ❁ at Rabid Reads wrote: "*stands with Anne* *but admits that JANE was rather odd looking* *NOT awesome Elizabeth who is awesome* *glowers*"
I'll admit I originall..."
Yes! Jane was fugly! Goose is an appropriate animal comparison.
I'll admit I originall..."
Yes! Jane was fugly! Goose is an appropriate animal comparison.
Robert wrote: "Anne wrote: "Hey! Hey! Heeeeey! This thread is going sideways, people! I need some help here from the BBC lovers! Help! I'm drowning in a river of my no-taste friends!"
I never watched the film veversion, so I'll join team Beeb."
Which is another vote for Firth.
Firth is winning.
I never watched the film veversion, so I'll join team Beeb."
Which is another vote for Firth.
Firth is winning.
Leo wrote: "Haven't seen the movie, Colin Firth is Mr. Darcy and no one should try to portray the character ever again. He will pale in comparison.
This book is so fucking perfect.
I wish you and Mr. Darcy a..."
I'm singing We Are The Champions right now. :)
This book is so fucking perfect.
I wish you and Mr. Darcy a..."
I'm singing We Are The Champions right now. :)
Erica wrote: "Robert wrote: "Anne wrote: "Hey! Hey! Heeeeey! This thread is going sideways, people! I need some help here from the BBC lovers! Help! I'm drowning in a river of my no-taste friends!"
I never watc..."
I will take that vote!
I never watc..."
I will take that vote!