The opening sentence of "Pride and Prejudice" puts the reader in good mood: «It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." It sets the tone as generally humorous as it remains unaltered until the last page. All of Jane Austen's novels are entertaining: she was talented for narration to such an extent that she could allow herself …showed first 75 words of 1163 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1163 total…orders with disdain and disrespect simultaneously expecting to be revered. Despite the fact that "Pride and Prejudice" isn't a roller coaster of a novel, it is still wonderfully readable. While reading it you will find yourself turning the next page with anticipation knowing that nothing much will happen until you've regrettably reached the end of the book. Being able to achieve this is a rare gift in which many modern writers are a little wanting.