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meganraep's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
reflexivemagpie's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
remmslupin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
beckhaze's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
elysekb's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? Yes
3.0
irfan3's review against another edition
5.0
The best Jane Austen's book. I liked it more than Pride and Prejudice.
amanda_gb's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
crimeofpoisson's review against another edition
3.0
This was a book recommended by other books.
And always the same scene.
I read it for The Letter (tm).
It was a tedious wade to it.
This was my first and likely last foray into Austen.
I didn’t love it. The story was good but the writing wasn’t. I wanted to be immersed in story. Instead I was told *about* the story.
I wanted to feel Anne’s yearning but it seemed I was a quarter into the book before she was even allowed to speak. All the emotion and interest in their story was hidden behind wordy descriptions instead of allowing the reader to experience it with them. (Don’t tell me she was sad - show me her sadness, etc)
3.5 stars for beezus.
And always the same scene.
I read it for The Letter (tm).
It was a tedious wade to it.
This was my first and likely last foray into Austen.
I didn’t love it. The story was good but the writing wasn’t. I wanted to be immersed in story. Instead I was told *about* the story.
I wanted to feel Anne’s yearning but it seemed I was a quarter into the book before she was even allowed to speak. All the emotion and interest in their story was hidden behind wordy descriptions instead of allowing the reader to experience it with them. (Don’t tell me she was sad - show me her sadness, etc)
3.5 stars for beezus.
bookph1le's review against another edition
5.0
Can't believe I've never rated this one. It's a tight race between this one and P&P as to which is my favorite Austen novel. Nothing beats Captain Wentworth's letter in this novel, though. If ever there was something to swoon over, that letter is it. What I love about this book is it shows a more mature, wiser, and introspective side of Austen. This is a quieter novel than her others, and it's one that's all the more satisfying as a result. I love Anne, love Wentworth, and couldn't love the two of them together more. This is the penultimate lush, romantic tale about second chances at love, and about recapturing the heart of the one you thought got away.
June 2017
Perfect comfort food for the reader's soul. I'll never get tired of this book.
June 2017
Perfect comfort food for the reader's soul. I'll never get tired of this book.
tara_donaldson's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0