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yogabbagabba04's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
byp's review against another edition
5.0
I like this Austen novel because it's about a slightly older person than usual (27 as opposed to 20). Because of that, it has a more melancholy tone.
yajairat's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Captain Wentworth's letter... real romance right there! Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Besides the final declaration of love at the end, I also want to point out how Austen reminded us of just how much they loved each other throughout the novel. To be loved is to be seen and known, and you could see how they really saw each other when in the same room. When Anne was reading Capt. Wentworth's expressions, trying to determine which one of the Musgrove sisters he was more attracted to. When Capt. Wentworth helped her while she was distressed with the kids. Small things like seeing the other person, being able to read their moods. I eat that up!
Besides the final declaration of love at the end, I also want to point out how Austen reminded us of just how much they loved each other throughout the novel. To be loved is to be seen and known, and you could see how they really saw each other when in the same room. When Anne was reading Capt. Wentworth's expressions, trying to determine which one of the Musgrove sisters he was more attracted to. When Capt. Wentworth helped her while she was distressed with the kids. Small things like seeing the other person, being able to read their moods. I eat that up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Classism
Moderate: Fatphobia
maggiebook's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the story. It was an easy read though not Austen's best book. I enjoyed the characters but didn't love them as I have with some of the characters in her other novels. Persuasion also lacks her trademark humor which may be due to her being very ill while writing it.
With that said it is an enjoyable book and I do recommend it.
With that said it is an enjoyable book and I do recommend it.
jagwild's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
icelacs's review against another edition
4.0
I keep going back to the part where she reads his letter.
manderzreadz's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve read Persuasion probably 5+ times now, and it is amazing every time! Jane Austen is my all time favorite author, and this work later in her life shows her maturity and natural ability to write characters that readers fall in love with!
indepen's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
llamalluv's review against another edition
5.0
PS 2023 37): a book you should have read in high school
I can't believe I've never read this one before.
I can't believe I've never read this one before.