Pride and Prejudice is a story of how two different worlds collide. Wherein a proud -and very wealthy-man, Mr. Darcy's, and the prejudiced full-of-wit Ms. Bennet's paths crossed and they then realize that sometimes the last person on earth you want to be with is the one person you can't be without. 
 The characters are very much believable, albeit some are too obnoxiously haughty (*cough* Mr. Collins and Ms. Caroline Bingley *cough*) they make me want to tug the hair out of my scalp. No one is too kind to the point of surrealism - Bingley almost reached that level, thank the heavens, he 'abandoned' Jane (courtesy of his sister and Mr. Darcy), which puts him to a different level. They're all like real walking people, who think like average people (with the exception of Mrs. Bennet). At first, the author made us think that Bingley is perfect, but as his character unravel we've realized that he isn't. Charlotte also seemed like an ideal bestfriend, but she has her fair share of flaws too. By marrying Collins, it showed that safety of income is what matters to her the most, not love nor happiness. 
 Mr. Darcy, who at first, according to Lizzy, "a very disagreeable man" will grow into you page by page. It was like the characters unfold and reveal their true nature slowly and before you know it, they're already the opposite of what you've once perceived them as. Just like, Mr. Darcy, at first I, myself, agrees to Lizzy that he is really proud and just a pain in the arse. I mean, come on, he referred to Lizzy as "not handsome enough" and he seems so snobbish and arrogant. But it turns out that he's just shy! This shows that you shouldn't judge someone so carelessly and easily. Get to know them first and then feel free to state your opinion afterwards. 
 I think their story is the root of all the "enemies-at-first-then-lovers-in-second" romances. Basically, Lizzy and Darcy did nothing but dance around in circles. Their story went on like this: Lizzy and Darcy met on a ball (designed for Mr.Bingley's arrival). Darcy ignored everyone and insulted Lizzy. They started bantering like children. And then as Bingley and Jane are getting to know each other, they started seeing each other too and feel something...that they shouldn't feel towards the other. Darcy took interest in Lizzy because she's so different. (now, I'm pretty sure the P&P is really where all the authors of the new era, get the inspirations from their characters. Because that's how the main guy in books always notices and started liking the girl, by her ignoring him.) Anyway, Mr. Darcy builds up his walls to try and keep Lizzy on arm's length but he failed. The lady's getting under his skin. And when he couldn't stand it no more, he just accepted the fact that he's in love with her. So, he proposed and she declined because of what he'd done to Jane and Bingley's relationship. Darcy's ego fell 300 feet below the ground and so they're back to square one. 
 I liked two characters on this book - Lizzy's parents. They're polar opposites that it makes me wonder how they ended up with each other. But the one I enjoyed the most is, probably, Lizzy's mom, Mrs.Bennet. I have a soft spot for mothers and she's the only one - I'm pretty sure - who made me laugh. 
 Unlike most of the people who've read the book, I didn't like Mr. Darcy that much. Though at some part he made me smile. I think Lizzy's alright and is really smart. There's this line of her that made me like her so much: 
 "I only want to think you perfect, and you set yourself against it. Do not be afraid of my running into any excess, of my encroaching on your privilege of universal good-will. You need not. There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of merit or sense." 
 And also in some strange universe, I liked Lydia's character. She remained herself till the end. 
 I chose this book because it's been something that I really want to come to, for long. I've tried to read this book so many times before but I always tend to lose interest before I even reach halfway. So now it became a challenge for me to really finish P&P this time - I so want to know what's all the fuss about Mr. Darcy and Lizzy's story. I have really high expectations regarding this book and such a shame that it did not meet the said expectations. 
 Now let's start with the famous first line of the book - which I find very, very disagreeable. 
 "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." 
 I don't think so. Not all men desires a wife (especially, those "single" men who have "possession of a good fortune"). Not even in their era. Some men just want to live alone, to work for their selves, or to gamble their money without worrying about their family. Some wants to have flings with women and live freely without any ties - living the bachelor life. So that line is a big no-no for me. 
 Believe me when I say that I tried so hard to like this book. I really hate it when I'm one of that 1% who didn't enjoy the most-treasured books of everyone. The story line's not that good; it's a bit shallow if you'll ask me. The characters are alright. The ending doesn't have that much impact. Usually the endings are the most emotional part (for the readers) of the book, because it is the end. But I didn't get so attached to it that I finished the book feeling...nothing. The writing style is good but...complicated - really complicated. It is the main reason why I did not enjoy this book that much. For instance there's this line: 
 "Shall we ask him why a man of sense and education, and who has lived in the world, is ill qualified to recommend himself to strangers?" 
 I was pondering on what does the italicized line could meant, turns out that it means, "shy". Shy! Why did Jane Austen have to make lines like that?! Is this some sort of torture? Maybe it's the trend on their era? But I don't know about them, I don't see the logic in using super-profound-poetic-lines on stating such simple ideas. There are also times where I have to re-read a paragraph because I failed to understand it the first time. 
 I also noticed that there are some misspelled words (such as sopha, teaze, chuse, exstacy, etc.). I'm not even sure if that's how they spell the said words back then. 
 They say that at first you won't enjoy this book, but the second time around you'll realize how good it is. Too bad, I'm not planning to read it again. 
 What was your favorite part of the book? 
 When Mrs. Bennet didn't allowed Jane to borrow the carriage to go to the Bingley's. I had a good laugh at her selfish plan for Jane and Bingley. 
 Do you have a least favorite part of the book? 
 When Darcy paid Mr. Wickham just to marry Lizzy's little sister, Lydia. I was shaking my head the whole time at how naive Lydia is, but I can't blame her for she is only "inlove". . And I dislike Mr. Wickham, with a passion. He's a cunning, deceptive arse. 
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 I won't recommend this to anyone I know. (Unless you have a Webster-type vocabulary) It's a struggle to read or is it just me? And there are lots of dull moments, that make me drift off. I also feel like this book can be compressed in 10 pages if all the irrelevant scenes were to be removed. 
 If you're a fan of classic-lit you'll like this one. Also those who love romances and snobbish main hero would enjoy this. This book is definitely for people who have a lot of patience and time - which is definitely not me.