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It took a while for me to get into this book. Not much happens for the majority of the novel but Austen’s writing skills compensate for it. The last 50 pages or so are packed with action and were a lot to take in.
I did enjoy this novel but I would rate it below the majority of Austen’s other novels, due to the lack of a plot. The heroine was interesting yet I would have enjoyed more character development.
I did enjoy this novel but I would rate it below the majority of Austen’s other novels, due to the lack of a plot. The heroine was interesting yet I would have enjoyed more character development.
To me, it's the best of the bunch. Janeites are divided between those who hate the heroine Fanny Price and those who love her. I personally think she is THE moral compass for this terribly flawed family that is falling apart. In her Austen has created what is often seen as a "perfect" character, but Fanny's insight to the true nature of the others around her allows for some peace in a turbulent place like Mansfield Park. I would never suggest that a person start with this novel if they want to read some Austen, but I feel that it must be the second or third on your list, and give Fanny Price a chance to win you over.
I am reading it again for the Jane Austen book club on Goodreads, and I am so excited!
I am reading it again for the Jane Austen book club on Goodreads, and I am so excited!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
when you’re down baddddd for your first cousin
This was not my cup of tea at all. DNFed it because three quarters in, l still don't care at all. For none of the characters. As usual, not much plot, but this one takes the cake. Boring, bland, nothing remotely engaging, and far too many unimportant characters. What a letdown after the high of Pride and Prejudice.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
For some reason I had put this book off for the longest time, likely to do with my disinterest in the premise. I think, however, that this was probably one of my favourites. Austen's writing is so fun and atmospheric that I am now craving a re-watch of all the best film adaptions of her novels. Don't be prejudiced - read this book if you enjoy a good regency era novel :)
This was a new book for me. It was very different from the other Austen novels I've read. I am a reader who loves the characters of the story. The only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is that I didn't feel like I got to know Fanny as well as I have gotten to know characters from Austen's other books. I didn't dislike her, like some seem to, I just don't feel like I knew her well, and what motivated her opinions and actions. That wasn't to my personal taste. I was never really rooting for Fanny & Edmund the way I rooted for Elizabeth and Darcy, or Elinor and Edward, or Marianne and Col. Brandon, etc. However, I get where Jane Austen was going with this novel, and I really did enjoy the story. My quest to read (or reread) all of Jane Austen's work continues!