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thenextbookdilemma's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
soniapng's review against another edition
4.5
the best thing about Jane Austen is that she met the 19th century version of every type of annoying person I've ever met, and we get to clown on them together when I read her books. persuasion is a great novel and the slow-burn build makes the ending really gratifying.
mitskacir's review against another edition
3.0
I was not moved or invested in this book the same way I was with Pride and Prejudice. I’m not sure if it’s because, at this point, the Jane Austen storyline is blurring together for me, or if it’s because this one has significantly less drama and the stake seem much lower. All in all, pleasant but not memorable.
lexinewbigin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
jvmilks's review against another edition
4.0
An enjoyable read. Shorter than Austen's more popular P&P and S&S, I think it suffered for it. I never felt I understood Anne but was told what to understand about her. Likeable in the end, though I wish I would have known more of the mind/heart of Anne and Wentworth for a better payoff at the conclusion.
libbyloveslattes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
buechermaeuschen's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
ranee_samaniego's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 / 5 stars
Persuasion is my favorite of all of Austen's works. She expertly infuses humor, social critique, and feminism into a heart-warming love story. This is a treasured book that I will always return to to reread!
Persuasion is my favorite of all of Austen's works. She expertly infuses humor, social critique, and feminism into a heart-warming love story. This is a treasured book that I will always return to to reread!