This book is a DULL read, which is just shameful for practically every other aspect about it was promising. 
 The plot revolves around a family with five daughters, their social and societal endeavors. The characters mainly either sit or walk around discussing their woes and gossip over titles, reputation, marriage prospects, their station, dances, and the shaming and opinions of others. As the story progressed the 'conflicts' did become slightly more interesting. 
 Fortunately the dialogue and writing is clever and witty. It is filled with good quotes and tidbits. Like Pride is our opinion of ourselves, while Vanity is caring how others think of us. 
 The main characters are well developed and their behaviour feel natural. The protagonist provides insight into a smart, strong will woman and her well developed reasoning processes. 
 Not to say it doesn't fall into tropes, as often the men have the pride and the women have the prejudices. 
 There are several perfect examples of how people can be more complex then what we initially perceive in them. Same with relationship, some may be love at first sight but others romances are a long developing struggle. 
 A book's first job is to entertain, anything less is shameful. It would be a good book to study but fails to entertainment. If it wasn't considered a 'classic' I might not have finished it.