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I'm another of those non-Austen readers Stephen Send a noteboard - 03/07/2013 05:12:53 PM

I do have all her books on my Kindle, but I've never read more than a dozen pages of any of her books. I like her prose but I've never quite felt compelled to read the entirety of any of her books.

As for adaptations, I've seen the Keira Knightley Pride and Prejudice film and the Romola Garai Emma series, but I have to say Clueless is my favourite adaptation in the same way as the Lion King is a great version of Hamlet.

My opinions about the horror-ification of Austen and other 19th century authors are that P&P&R was a funny concept but that the amount of stories adapted is at the point of overkill by now.

"I mean, if everyone had a soul, there would be no contrast by which we could appreciate it. For giving us this perspective, we thank you." - Nate
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/Survey: Jane Austen Legolas - 02/07/2013 08:51:08 PM 1435 Views
It is a truth universally acknowledged... Rebekah - 02/07/2013 09:04:07 PM 887 Views
Re: It is a truth universally acknowledged... Legolas - 02/07/2013 10:05:14 PM 1060 Views
Strangely enough, I'm that person who has never read Austen. Nate - 02/07/2013 09:16:23 PM 883 Views
Then I guess the question becomes which one to recommend to you, eh? Legolas - 02/07/2013 09:43:02 PM 949 Views
I haven't read Austen, either. *NM* Palatine - 03/07/2013 03:32:49 PM 485 Views
I'm male, too. *NM* jh - 04/07/2013 11:57:14 AM 409 Views
Guess I'll answer myself as well. Legolas - 02/07/2013 10:31:08 PM 1124 Views
I'm another of those non-Austen readers Stephen - 03/07/2013 05:12:53 PM 857 Views
I read them something like 17-20 years ago Larry - 03/07/2013 07:09:20 PM 1301 Views
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