Review: Insight Edition of Pride and Prejudice
The editors state up front that this edition is not the work of Regency historians, Austen scholars, or doctoral literary critics. Readers in search of a serious annotated or critical edition of Pride and Prejudice, consider yourselves duly warned. But if you enjoyed the recent novel Austenland, love the P&P films, and want to read the story that inspired them, the playful and chatty Insight Edition may be just what you’re looking for.
Pop-up style sidebar notes, similar to those found on the P&P-Utah DVD, include P&P references in today’s culture (the films in particular); tips for love and romance; comments and asides; and moments that make you smile. Unfortunately, as per the editors’ note, the historical, cultural, and biographical trivia should be approached with caution; I noticed a few small inaccuracies. The Themes of Faith category makes the Insight Edition especially useful to Christian book groups or individual P&P fans looking to include inspiration and religion in their reading.
The Pride and Prejudice Insight Edition is all about enjoying the classic story of love, family, and humor. Those already familiar with the novel won’t learn anything they don’t already know, but they may have fun along the way: it reads like watching a well-loved film with a group of friends, explaining some scenes, but mostly gushing over Mr. Darcy favorite moments.
