Reviews

Persuasion by Jane Austen

hayleyisreading's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.0

bekerz's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

thebookwormadventures's review against another edition

hopeful reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

heichel's review against another edition

2.0

This is not as fun as her other novels. Rather darkish.

maurareads13's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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? Yes

4.0

It’s been many years since I have read anything by Jane Austen. Persuasion was such a lovely way to venture back into the Regency Era, bringing all of the intrigue and rules of aristocracy and proper society. It definitely took me a few chapters to become invested in the characters and fall into the “swing of things” regarding the writing style & use of English, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Austen had a humor and an elevated sense of things that was before her time, and reading this novel has encouraged me to read another one in the near future.

mlleenteramin's review against another edition

4.0

Anne Elliot schlägt völlig aus der Art, wenn man sie mit den anderen Austen-Figuren vergleicht. Sie ist mit 27 Jahren schon geradezu alt, hat ihre große Liebe Frederick Wentworth bereits vor Jahren gefunden und wieder verloren, hat sich in ihr Schicksal ergeben und lebt ihr Leben in der Gewissheit, dass sich für sie nichts mehr ändern wird. Bis – ja bis sich ihre und die Wege ihrer Familie wieder mit denen Wentworths kreuzen. Sie blüht tatsächlich langsam wieder auf, und am Ende … Ach, lassen wir das.

Überredung ist das einzige Buch unter den Austen-Romanen, in dem ich gerade zu Anfang manche Schachtelsätze mehrfach lesen musste; alle anderen Bücher lasen sich ganz flüssig, geradezu federleicht. Nichtsdestotrotz fand ich es großartig, und habe es auch fast in einem Haps weggelesen. Übrigens stoße ich mich hier am meisten an dem deutschen Titel; auch wenn ich nie Originale lese, kommt mir gerade »Überredung« außergewöhnlich hölzern vor.

bookwormemerson25's review against another edition

1.0

I read this one summer when I was a teenager and had a hard time getting through this book. I've never been a fan of Jane Austen but wanted to give it a fighting try. Maybe if I reread it as a 30 something year old I might like it but for now I absolutely hated this book.

coffeeandcopyrights's review against another edition

5.0

As always... 5 magnificent stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Austen is always a good time and spending time with Miss Anne Eliot is my favorite of all.

This story is one I can identify with. Regret. Loss. Listening to "well intentioned" friends... petty jealousies. Family members being obsessed with how things look or how THEY look.

It's all here in Austen's Persuasion. ADORED this re-read and it makes me want to watch the screen adaptation again :)

jennmora's review against another edition

2.0

That was an incredibly dull and boring read.

redrosesonly's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.0