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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 1608 Views
It is a truth universally acknowledged... Rebekah - 02/07/2013 09:04:07 PM 1063 Views
Re: It is a truth universally acknowledged... Legolas - 02/07/2013 10:05:14 PM 1234 Views
Strangely enough, I'm that person who has never read Austen. Nate - 02/07/2013 09:16:23 PM 1049 Views
Then I guess the question becomes which one to recommend to you, eh? Legolas - 02/07/2013 09:43:02 PM 1119 Views
I haven't read Austen, either. *NM* Palatine - 03/07/2013 03:32:49 PM 552 Views
I'm male, too. *NM* jh - 04/07/2013 11:57:14 AM 477 Views
Guess I'll answer myself as well. Legolas - 02/07/2013 10:31:08 PM 1299 Views
I'm another of those non-Austen readers Stephen - 03/07/2013 05:12:53 PM 999 Views
I read them something like 17-20 years ago Larry - 03/07/2013 07:09:20 PM 1484 Views
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