I was quite excited to read this book for a while now. It is considered one of New York Time's bestseller. It was amusing to say the least. However, I prefer the original Jane Austen novel.
Why do women fall in love with Mr. Darcy? Is it because Colin Firth is the most absolutely amazingly handsome Mr. Darcy? While I do agree with the latter, the first question is most intriguing. Darcy's character is one of arrogance, aloof mannerism. He's so arrogant that he completely dismisses Elizabeth Bennet who turned out to be the love of his life.
Yet, deep down inside we find out that he generous and true loyalty and good nature of Mr. Darcy. Isn't that the kind of perfect man that women want to fall in love with every day? Jane Austen is a genius. At first glance, you're so intrigued because he's so damn handsome, so unattainable, rich, arrogant and deliciously mysterious.
You sort of hate him for his arrogance and his complete refusal to speak to you because you're a normal girl. But then, you start to see other sides of him - his conversations are intriguing because he's intelligent. He's not some silly young man that you exchange comical banters with but can speak to your heart and mind.
Hum ... Oh Mr. Darcy!
I found this quote early on the book very funny. Charlotte, Elizabeth's friend gives her advice about marriage at the very first ball in the book:
"Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance, and it is better to know as little as possible of the defects of the person with whom you are to pass your life."
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