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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
Wonderful, as always. I think I identify most with Anne out of all the Austen heroines because Anne feels very deeply but is always careful to be proper and to seek advice despite her gut reaction. She is what I aspire to become one day.
I feel like this novel gets a bad rep nowadays because Anne is so staid and solid compared to heroines like Lizzie Bennet and Jo March. Anne's calm and clear-headed placidity is actually something much more desirable to me in a culture of flashes and changes every few seconds. Anne is dependable, and while most girls don't spend their growing up years wishing to be dependable, I always hoped that one day, someone would look at me and say "Oh, yes, you can trust her, she's very dependable and responsible."
ETA 5/7/18: That Captain Wentworth, though. MY HEART. MY HEART I CAN'T. Ugh, that letter he gives her at the end, and their conversation as they walk home--I squealed. It's just so good!
I feel like this novel gets a bad rep nowadays because Anne is so staid and solid compared to heroines like Lizzie Bennet and Jo March. Anne's calm and clear-headed placidity is actually something much more desirable to me in a culture of flashes and changes every few seconds. Anne is dependable, and while most girls don't spend their growing up years wishing to be dependable, I always hoped that one day, someone would look at me and say "Oh, yes, you can trust her, she's very dependable and responsible."
ETA 5/7/18: That Captain Wentworth, though. MY HEART. MY HEART I CAN'T. Ugh, that letter he gives her at the end, and their conversation as they walk home--I squealed. It's just so good!
5/5
Along with Pride & Prejudice, my other favorite Austen.
Along with Pride & Prejudice, my other favorite Austen.
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think that now I’m in my 30s, this tale of second chances and love blossoming in maturity really hits home for me. It’s pretty, it’s poignant, and it’s occasionally laugh-out-loud funny, so I can’t recommend it enough.
One star deducted, however, for there being three separate Charles, which is too many Charleses.
One star deducted, however, for there being three separate Charles, which is too many Charleses.
emotional
inspiring
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
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:
No
SO GOOD. Jane Austen always has me kicking my feet and giggling omg.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No