#i literally just read the book - awesome

Once again, Austen has taken me on a roller coaster ride of emotions - who would have known Darcy was so sentimental? Not as difficult to decipher were Elizabeth’s true feelings for him - same goes for Jane towards Bingley, but it was moving to feel the true sensation of confusion for both young women. I have literally this moment put it back on my shelf and I must say, I’m still smiling at Lizzy’s manner towards Lady De Bourgh - she put her foot down and had the right to do so. Lydia’s elopement earlier in  the book however, convinced me of her foolishness; she seemed ditzy and immature from the beginning - I’m glad the family stepped in at the end and made sure Kitty did not follow in her footsteps.

Austen included such a variety of characters; the individualities of each independent filled out the story and put a realistic light on it - which I personally love to see in a book. I enjoyed her characters so much and I look forward to reading more of her works!

P.S. One of my friends has decided to name one of my ex-batt chickens (which I adopt in August) Elizabeth - after Miss Bennet (no spoilers) herself :)