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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was really looking forward to this book. P&P is one of my favorites, and the reason for that is the dialogue between Mr. Darcy and Liz Bennett. Anne and Wentworth spent more time avoiding each other, making it uncomfortable. I found there to be too much description of the situation than actual talking. This won't sway from trying out another Austen book.
Subtle reflections on duty, love, class and persuasion, hilarious moments, but at the end of the day I just don't care about the love lives of landlords and colonists
A beautiful book. Heartbreakingly touching. Yes, there’s some of the frivolity and repartee seen in Emma but the tenderness is so much more evident, Austen grown-ups? The action really starts in third chapter, although the demolition of Sir Walter’s character and setting of the scene in chapters one and two are fun. By chapter three it becomes apparent Anne is to be the main character.
Anne Elliot is the second daughter of the vain Sir Walter Elliot of Kellynch Hall. Her mother has died and a friend of her mother’s, Lady Russell, has been her guide since. We learn that 8 years earlier Anne fell in love with a Captain Wentworth but was persuaded by Lady Russell to end it as he had little prospects to be attached to a daughter of a baronet.
Sir Walter is in debt and instead of cutting expenses agrees to rent out the Hall and move the family to a rented house in Bath. Anne is dismayed and having to move away but accepts it is her duty. It turns out Captain Wentworth’s sister (who is married to Admiral Croft) is to rent Kellynch Hall. She hears that Wentworth is back in the country and is now rich.
Anne stays on to be with her younger sister Mary and meets the Crofts. She finds them charming and welcoming. Captain Wentworth is there and Anne is formally courteous to him. On a walk Wentworth seems to be becoming close to Louisa, daughter of Mary’s neighbours the Musgroves. Anne overhears Louisa explaining that Anne rejected Charles Musgrove’s offer of engagement a few years ago.
It is clear Anne still has feelings for Wentworth and there then follows series of events where they gradually move closer into each other’s orbit. Most exciting of which is the visit of a group of them to Lyme Regis. During it Louisa, who was attaching herself to Captain Wentworth jumps off the Cobb into his arms but he drops her and suffers a concussion. He is mortified. Captain Benwick who lives nearby assists Louisa.
Anne offers to stay to look after Louisa but Mary insists she stays instead and Anne moves to Bath. There her cousin William Elliot (heir to Kellynch Hall as Sir Walter has no male heir) is attaching himself to her family. She does not initially trust him but he is politeness itself. He hints he is interested in her.
The Crofts arrive in Bath and report Louisa is much recovered. Anne has had word from Mary that Captain Benwick had been a constant companion of Louisa and they are now bethroved. Anne is relieved Wentworth is single again. She sees him in Bath. Various events pass where they are more cordial to each other. At this time Anne discovers an old teacher of hers is in Bath and she has much reduced means and a recounts why. William Elliot was her husband’s friend and advised them badly. Since her husband’s death he won’t help her even though he is executor. Seeing William Elliot has not reformed she means to let her family know. At a visit to the Crofts in Bath she sees Wentworth and is called over by his friend while Wentworth writes a letter. They are writing to Captain Benwick. Anne speaks of how women are more constant than men. Wentworth leaves soon after then returns pointing out a letter for Anne before leaving again. In it he speaks of his constant love for her. And if she were only to give him a signal they could be reunited. Walking home some time later they meet and are reunited.
She persuades Lady Russell that Wentworth is now a suitable match and they are married. William Elliot leaves on hearing of the engagement and Mrs Clay, the frivolous young friend of Elizabeth, goes with him.
I suppose the moral of the book might be that love will find a way. (Provided of course there’s a fortune too?)
Anne Elliot is the second daughter of the vain Sir Walter Elliot of Kellynch Hall. Her mother has died and a friend of her mother’s, Lady Russell, has been her guide since. We learn that 8 years earlier Anne fell in love with a Captain Wentworth but was persuaded by Lady Russell to end it as he had little prospects to be attached to a daughter of a baronet.
Sir Walter is in debt and instead of cutting expenses agrees to rent out the Hall and move the family to a rented house in Bath. Anne is dismayed and having to move away but accepts it is her duty. It turns out Captain Wentworth’s sister (who is married to Admiral Croft) is to rent Kellynch Hall. She hears that Wentworth is back in the country and is now rich.
Anne stays on to be with her younger sister Mary and meets the Crofts. She finds them charming and welcoming. Captain Wentworth is there and Anne is formally courteous to him. On a walk Wentworth seems to be becoming close to Louisa, daughter of Mary’s neighbours the Musgroves. Anne overhears Louisa explaining that Anne rejected Charles Musgrove’s offer of engagement a few years ago.
It is clear Anne still has feelings for Wentworth and there then follows series of events where they gradually move closer into each other’s orbit. Most exciting of which is the visit of a group of them to Lyme Regis. During it Louisa, who was attaching herself to Captain Wentworth jumps off the Cobb into his arms but he drops her and suffers a concussion. He is mortified. Captain Benwick who lives nearby assists Louisa.
Anne offers to stay to look after Louisa but Mary insists she stays instead and Anne moves to Bath. There her cousin William Elliot (heir to Kellynch Hall as Sir Walter has no male heir) is attaching himself to her family. She does not initially trust him but he is politeness itself. He hints he is interested in her.
The Crofts arrive in Bath and report Louisa is much recovered. Anne has had word from Mary that Captain Benwick had been a constant companion of Louisa and they are now bethroved. Anne is relieved Wentworth is single again. She sees him in Bath. Various events pass where they are more cordial to each other. At this time Anne discovers an old teacher of hers is in Bath and she has much reduced means and a recounts why. William Elliot was her husband’s friend and advised them badly. Since her husband’s death he won’t help her even though he is executor. Seeing William Elliot has not reformed she means to let her family know. At a visit to the Crofts in Bath she sees Wentworth and is called over by his friend while Wentworth writes a letter. They are writing to Captain Benwick. Anne speaks of how women are more constant than men. Wentworth leaves soon after then returns pointing out a letter for Anne before leaving again. In it he speaks of his constant love for her. And if she were only to give him a signal they could be reunited. Walking home some time later they meet and are reunited.
She persuades Lady Russell that Wentworth is now a suitable match and they are married. William Elliot leaves on hearing of the engagement and Mrs Clay, the frivolous young friend of Elizabeth, goes with him.
I suppose the moral of the book might be that love will find a way. (Provided of course there’s a fortune too?)
(Writing reviews really helps me think about books more because I'm still trying to come up with a solid opinion when writing one haha, that's why this one ended up being really long)
I'm going to give this book 4 stars because I loved it a lot. But not so much so that I'd give it 5. I liked it a lot more than I liked other books that I've given 4 stars to though.
This is my first Jane Austen book so I'm not able to compare it to any of her other books. This book is often said to be her most 'mature' one, which I obviously can't be a judge of. I appreciate Anne's change of perspectives though, from when she was young to her age now.
One thing that diminished my enjoyment of this book is that it's marketed as a romance. And it is.... but... for being a romance, it doesn't really spend much time on the romance. The set-up of the book takes quite long and after that, the romance progresses EXTREMELY slowly and Anne spends a lot of times on other problems. For most of the book in fact, it doesn't seem like there a romance between Captain Wentworth and Anne is likely at all. This literally only changes in the last few chapters. There is quite a bit of yearning, but I went into it expecting something else entirely. This wouldn't have been a problem if I hadn't gone into it expecting something else. It was very refreshing and unexpected though.
While reading, I missed a lot of the social commentary and criticism in this book. I picked up on the criticism of the shallowness and vanity (I guess) of society as represented by Sir Walter, Elizabeth and Mary. Also the criticism of the importance placed on things like blood, family rank etc. (Lady Russell and the Elliot family). Obviously also the role of women etc. However, I really missed a lot of other stuff and maybe rereading this book would be helpful, when I'm feeling more patient and analytical. And reading it now, it doesn't feel like a very revolutionary perspective (for obvious reasons) but back then it might have been?
I think I need to read more classics to judge it cause I really don't think that you can compare modern books and classics... They're just different. I think you just tend to enjoy them differently, if that makes sense and I can't really compare my enjoyment of this book with my enjoyment of a modern book. So what I'm trying to say is that I enjoyed this book, but in a different way?
I think this book has a lot to offer, but I do think that a lot of other classics have very similar things to offer... (though I obviously can't be sure, because I haven't read that many).
I'm going to give this book 4 stars because I loved it a lot. But not so much so that I'd give it 5. I liked it a lot more than I liked other books that I've given 4 stars to though.
This is my first Jane Austen book so I'm not able to compare it to any of her other books. This book is often said to be her most 'mature' one, which I obviously can't be a judge of. I appreciate Anne's change of perspectives though, from when she was young to her age now.
One thing that diminished my enjoyment of this book is that it's marketed as a romance. And it is.... but... for being a romance, it doesn't really spend much time on the romance. The set-up of the book takes quite long and after that, the romance progresses EXTREMELY slowly and Anne spends a lot of times on other problems. For most of the book in fact, it doesn't seem like there a romance between Captain Wentworth and Anne is likely at all. This literally only changes in the last few chapters. There is quite a bit of yearning, but I went into it expecting something else entirely. This wouldn't have been a problem if I hadn't gone into it expecting something else. It was very refreshing and unexpected though.
While reading, I missed a lot of the social commentary and criticism in this book. I picked up on the criticism of the shallowness and vanity (I guess) of society as represented by Sir Walter, Elizabeth and Mary. Also the criticism of the importance placed on things like blood, family rank etc. (Lady Russell and the Elliot family). Obviously also the role of women etc. However, I really missed a lot of other stuff and maybe rereading this book would be helpful, when I'm feeling more patient and analytical. And reading it now, it doesn't feel like a very revolutionary perspective (for obvious reasons) but back then it might have been?
I think I need to read more classics to judge it cause I really don't think that you can compare modern books and classics... They're just different. I think you just tend to enjoy them differently, if that makes sense and I can't really compare my enjoyment of this book with my enjoyment of a modern book. So what I'm trying to say is that I enjoyed this book, but in a different way?
I think this book has a lot to offer, but I do think that a lot of other classics have very similar things to offer... (though I obviously can't be sure, because I haven't read that many).
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
It is always a pleasure to reread the story of Anne Elliot and her Wentworth. Especially after watching that awful Netflix adaption and needing a thorough cleansing.
Maybe this will be the year I attempt to reread Mansfield Park and actually like it. I tried rewatching the Frances O'Connor and Jonny Lee Miller led adaption, and ugh, I couldn't finish it.
Maybe this will be the year I attempt to reread Mansfield Park and actually like it. I tried rewatching the Frances O'Connor and Jonny Lee Miller led adaption, and ugh, I couldn't finish it.
Una relectura espaciada por más de 20 años que afortunadamente envejeció bien y, además, me ha hecho sentir más cercana a la protagonista.
Jane Austen siempre me ha gustado por lo mordaz de su escritura dada la época en la que vivía y, en esta obra, se toma la crítica aún más en serio que en las novelas anteriores. ¿Presentía que sería su último libro? Difícil saberlo, pero sin duda de que aquí su estilo es más maduro y su pluma más afilada.
La historia nos relata la vida de Anne, una joven de 27 años (muy solterona para los parámetros de la época), muy virtuosa y en apariencia sumisa, quien había sido persuadida a los 16 años de rechazar a su amor, el capitán Wentworth, por ser de clase social menor y con poca fortuna. Años más tarde, la vida los cruza otra vez y Anne debe analizar su sentimientos, a la vez que observa con mayor detenimiento su entorno cercano.
Es en esta contemplación donde aparece lo que más me gusta de esta historia, cuando la protagonista desgrana las actitudes y acciones de sus conocidos, revelando lo más cínico de la sociedad de la mano con el estilo irónico de la autora, dejandonos muchos elementos para reflexionar.
Con muchos personajes secundarios, bien dibujados, que junto a la ambientación permiten recrear perfectamente el escenario de cierto sector de la sociedad inglesa de fines del siglo XVIII. Además la traducción, ni más ni menos que de Manuel Ortega y Gasset, me ha parecido ideal para acompañar el costumbrismo que nos da novela.
La recomiendo sin dudar aunque entiendo que no es una novela para todo el mundo, ya que avanza lento, se detiene muchísimo en las descripciones y los diálogos requieren trabajo de parte del lector.
Jane Austen siempre me ha gustado por lo mordaz de su escritura dada la época en la que vivía y, en esta obra, se toma la crítica aún más en serio que en las novelas anteriores. ¿Presentía que sería su último libro? Difícil saberlo, pero sin duda de que aquí su estilo es más maduro y su pluma más afilada.
La historia nos relata la vida de Anne, una joven de 27 años (muy solterona para los parámetros de la época), muy virtuosa y en apariencia sumisa, quien había sido persuadida a los 16 años de rechazar a su amor, el capitán Wentworth, por ser de clase social menor y con poca fortuna. Años más tarde, la vida los cruza otra vez y Anne debe analizar su sentimientos, a la vez que observa con mayor detenimiento su entorno cercano.
Es en esta contemplación donde aparece lo que más me gusta de esta historia, cuando la protagonista desgrana las actitudes y acciones de sus conocidos, revelando lo más cínico de la sociedad de la mano con el estilo irónico de la autora, dejandonos muchos elementos para reflexionar.
Con muchos personajes secundarios, bien dibujados, que junto a la ambientación permiten recrear perfectamente el escenario de cierto sector de la sociedad inglesa de fines del siglo XVIII. Además la traducción, ni más ni menos que de Manuel Ortega y Gasset, me ha parecido ideal para acompañar el costumbrismo que nos da novela.
La recomiendo sin dudar aunque entiendo que no es una novela para todo el mundo, ya que avanza lento, se detiene muchísimo en las descripciones y los diálogos requieren trabajo de parte del lector.
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Ultimate slowburn, was genuinely rooting for Anne by the end of it and loved her character so much :)