Juicy.

So, I just read the part in Chapter Five where Lizzy promises her company never to dance with Mr. Darcy! Oh! I love this book!

I find it so interesting that just after Lizzy makes that promise Charlotte chimes in with this- "His pride does not offend me as pride often does, because there is an excuse for it." And that excuse is that he is rich. In those days, where marrying for money rather than love was not only accepted but encouraged, is it okay to agree with Charlotte? Is it okay to agree with her now or have times changed our view of what's important?

I, for example, am proud of my husband and my son. I have heard recently that to be proud is sinful, but I think of my pride for my family as a part of my love for them. I don't feel bad about it.

Any thoughts?

-Cicely the sinner

P.s. I also love Mary's quote about the subject at the end of the chapter. She says pride is a form of vanity, but I think that Mary secretly thinks higher of herself than those around her.

Who are you?

Take the quiz and report back.

Take the Quiz here!

I'm happy to be Elizabeth Bennet. In fact, I do remember in high school everyone thinking that David didn't like them because he was not very soical, but turns out he's the nicest guy ever. Sounds like another certain gentlemen we all know and love.

I'm totally Elizabeth Bennet.

-Cicely

What's Next?

While I'm thinking about it- does anyone have any suggestions for our next read?

Momma Suite has suggested we read Dreams of My Father by Barack Obama.

I am also thinking about Kite Runner.

Or maybe something a little more upbeat? Anyone have any suggestions. Oh, and you can't suggest Ramona Quimby: Age 8, because I just read it before A Quick Bite. :)

Pride and Prejudice

Ok team! While we are waiting for Spencer to finish A Quick Bite- I see no reason why we can't start Pride and Prejudice (especially since he won't be reading it with us).

So grab the best novel in the world and lets get ready to get romantic! If you have any thoughts or feelings along the way please feel free to post them.

Finished

I am finished with A quick bite. Does anyone need more time? Or are we ready to discuss?

Ok. I've figured it out.

I think I figured out why I don't like Lissiana- she's immature. I just can't believe that she is really a vampire and really two hundred years old. She is still 23 to me.

When something happens I want her to be all calm and cool (like some other handsome vamp we all know) and have things thought out but she is running about like a teenager who is afraid of her Mom. You'd think at 200 she'd be capable of making a good decision.

I can't wait to finish so I can talk more about it...

Lissiana- how do you feel?

Maybe it is just because I am going to read Pride and Prejudice next, but I want Lissiana to be more likable- a better heroine. She gives me nothing. I don't find her interesting and I can't imagine her facial expressions or movements- I really hate that.

Is this due to the author? Or is this character just not as interesting as I want her to be.

Cass- what do you think? Do you identify with any of the characters in this book or anyone of Sands' other books?

Also, I posted a poll- so vote one way or another.

-Cicely