Reviews

Love and Friendship by Jane Austen

erikajay's review against another edition

5.0

This was my first Jane Austen book and I loved it! I wanted to read this one first because I knew it would be a bit different from her novels. I did some extra reading and apparently many people disregard this book because it was written when Ms. Austen was a young adult. Knowing that fact just impressed me even more! This book hilariously captures how (many, not all) women deal with love and friendship. I laughed out loud many times at the ridiculousness of the characters, but definitely saw myself in some of them. I think everyone should read this book!

fanbookatic's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

Fun, satirical, short story.

bbrillie's review against another edition

5.0

she’s so funny

catadengler's review against another edition

4.0

I decided to start reading Jane Austen's books and started from here, as I know these are some of her first works. I admit it is nothing mind-blowing, but there is something so soothing about it idk. Plus it is just so easy to read, so fast-paced... Can't wait to read more from her.

kcrawfish's review against another edition

4.0

Funny funny Ms. Austen. Delightful parody.

shipleyk's review against another edition

3.0

When you know she was only 14 when she wrote this, it makes it a little more likable. I needed more character development.

danamariea's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

abigailpage's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Some believe that Austen’s writing is immature which is fair since she wrote this at such a young age. It reads like listening to teenage girls borderline nonsensical gossip nowadays and is really just a fun read. It’s nice to see teenagers haven’t really changed all that much in centuries.

hopetull's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

barbiealsmalerin's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0