Reviews

Persuasion, by Jane Austen

br1106's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.0

hannahjoy91's review against another edition

3.0

This was not my favourite Jane Austen novel. It still had the same charm that all her novels have but I found the story and characters to be on the pathetic side. I'm glad that I finally read it but I wouldn't recommend to those starting to read Austen for the first time.
Anne is rather used by those around her since she is a borderline spinster and Captain Wentworth I feel, isn't represented enough so we never know quite what his thought or perspectives are on the matter. So in my opinion, not Jane Austen's best but still a good piece of classic literature. 3/5 stars

marbrihern's review against another edition

4.0

such a beautiful story, I just wish there had been more dialogue between Anne and Wentworth, love their relationship

lah123's review

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

alisaw's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

2.5

tolorii's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

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

5.0

mills5473's review

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

aknapp82's review

4.0

I wasn't sure what to expect with this book, as this is my first Austen novel. It starts out a little slow but gets more interesting in the second half. I especially love the twist that Mrs. Smith, who at first seems like an irrelevant character, reveals to Anne. Still, the story isn't nearly as interesting as the characters themselves are. Most of them are terrible but in a way that shows sarcasm and a sense of humor on Austen's part, and that makes them enjoyable. It's an unexpectedly good story despite the slower pace.

japanasi's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

the yearning. mein Herz

giggling and kicking my feet in the air THIS is what a romance book should make you feel like

ethandejong's review

5.0

I went into this novel already loving Austen and Persuasion in many ways is an amalgamation of the best qualities of her novels. Austen’s humour is at times subtle and other times straightforward, and her characters are more well rounded and unique compared to the more allegorical characters like Marianne and Elinor.

Great novel, hilarious, must read classic.