Very interesting review! I can't say I altogether disagree with you. I read the book as a teen, but am starting to wonder what I would have thought of it if I'd come across it for the first time now.
So glad you found it interesting! I mulled over my thoughts for a bit, then read the reviews that it already had, and I was actually a bit nervous to post my response. Everyone is so gushy about this book. lol I'm glad to have read it, so that I can share the same references as everyone else. As a love story, I enjoyed their respective gradual realizations of love. I'm just not overly blown away by it.
That's a very apt modern review :) When Austin wrote this, it was ... revolutionary. For her to make 'a good match' not foremost in the young people's minds and show women as more than airheads yet less than cattle to those around was eye opening for a lot of folks (which is why it gets so preachy). All of her books are like that to some extent, lol!
There are some amazing movie adaptations of this novel; it's one that really lends itself to the screen with its clean and cohesive plot lines.
Ha ha, thanks! Yes, I know that I have a certain amount of prejudice from my own upbringing. Perhaps if I knew more about the time frame, I could appreciate it even more. I know a little, and it was interesting to see through that window, but I just don't get the 'favorite book ever so perfect!'-ness behind it.
I do plan to check out at least one of the movies, though!
I don't think there's ever a favorite or perfect book, lol! I really believe, however, that some people like to elevate a book because of its age/pedigree and make themselves feel smarter or more educated because of it
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I've never read any Bronte novels, either. I should definitely check those out during my reading challenge. Thanks for all the recs! I'll check them out and add them to my goodreads "want to read" shelf.
I actually quite like some Christian history. My first NaNo project was one, and I used to love OSC's biblical fiction. It really depends on how it's handled, but this one sounds awesome. Thanks again!
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There are some amazing movie adaptations of this novel; it's one that really lends itself to the screen with its clean and cohesive plot lines.
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I do plan to check out at least one of the movies, though!
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I actually quite like some Christian history. My first NaNo project was one, and I used to love OSC's biblical fiction. It really depends on how it's handled, but this one sounds awesome. Thanks again!
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