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Persuasion by Jane Austen

roboxa's review against another edition

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5.0

I'm pretty sure the Captain Wentworth's letter to Anne in the end of the novel was one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. In fact, that entire scene is so well done that I had one of those moments where you just know you read something stunning. My breathe was taken away. The conversation Anne has with Mr. Harville is such a great examination of just how much Anne has grown throughout the novel. When in the beginning she would have never gone as far as to state her opinion in such a forward it was amazing to see her she articulate. And then how that conversation leads to Captain Wentworth's letter was just stunning. I just really had to get that out.

Overall, this novel it beautiful. It is second only to Pride and Prejudice in my opinion however, I can easily see how it is so many people's favorite Jane Austen. I loved it and believe that if anybody wants to get a good grasp of Austen's work this needs to be read.

plnodwyer's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

molly_vi0let's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

maggiemcfly's review against another edition

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emotional 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? Yes

3.5

volerz's review

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lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

3.0

reveriesbooks's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

orsuros's review

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4.0

Austen does a great job at capturing so many subtle emotions in her book.

laurabethnunley's review against another edition

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emotional 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? No

5.0

bfrance99's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted 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

4.5

Jane Austen truly never disappoints. While this is possibly my least favourite of the ones I’ve read, it’s still brilliant, and I am especially fond of Anne Elliot. Austen’s writing is beautiful - “you pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. I have loved none but you.” I enjoyed each and every chapter. I wish we had more romance though, and I also wish more had been said about Anne’s initial engagement. 

fullybooked22's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5