It's not hard to understand why Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen's most popular work. The book is well paced, the characters are well developed, and the plot is well executed. It's no wonder film makers can't stop making version after version after version of this story. If you've been following this blog for a… Continue reading Pride and Prejudice : A Somewhat Prejudiced Review
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Emma: Book vs. Movie
It's no secret that when it comes to turning books into movies, filmmakers love Jane Austen novels. The number of Pride and Prejudice adaptations alone is a testament to this fact. When I first heard that a new adaptation of Austen's Emma was hitting theaters this Spring I was extremely excited! And the timing couldn't… Continue reading Emma: Book vs. Movie
Emma : A Comedy That’s No Joke
Emma Woodhouse is clever, witty, rich, spoiled, vain, self-absorbed, and, worst of all, bored. The title character of this Jane Austen classic was described by the author as, "a heroine no one but myself will much like." And while this statement is disputed by many, this reader sympathizes with the sentiment. Not unlike the modern… Continue reading Emma : A Comedy That’s No Joke
Sense and Sensibility… and Facebook?
*Beware! I can not guarantee there won't be spoilers. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen mainly relates the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, their circumstances as women in the 18th century, their dramatically different personalities, and their romances. My first reaction as I began listening to the audiobook of Jane Austen's novel… Continue reading Sense and Sensibility… and Facebook?
Austen on the way to Austin
To kick off my return to reading, it's all about 'firsts': the first book I'm writing about on this blog, the first audio book I've tried, the first Jane Austen book I've ever read, my first 14 hour car trip with 3 kids, my first trip to Austin, TX. It's spring break for the kids… Continue reading Austen on the way to Austin