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Persuasione (Storie senza tempo) by Jane Austen

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lindseyhall44's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.25

“You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope.”
Persuasion, Jane Austen’s last completed novel, is commonly referred to as her most adult work. While I wholeheartedly agree on this front, I also believe that the beloved nature of Persuasion throughout generations stems not only from the maturity of the protagonist, but the bittersweet love story.
Persuasion follows Anne Elliot, an unmarried woman of 27, as she encounters the man who’s marriage proposal she refused years ago. As there relationship rekindles into a gray area of attachment, Anne is forced to reflect on the choices which led up to her refusal.
I think my favorite part of the novel was the yearning itself. It felt tangible as their relationship digressed, and added essential components to the complexities of Anne’s characters.
Since Austen was battling sickness at the time of her drafting Persuasion, this novel can at some points feel rushed, however I would highly recommend to any Austen fans!

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emotional 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

3.5

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emotional 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

5.0

i would die for this story

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emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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emotional funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I haven't read very much Jane Austen, but I think Persuasion would be at the top of my list. I really like Anne and Wentworth. It's a very interior book and you learn a lot of Anne, how she thinks and what she feels. I also like how strong Anne is in her convictions and she sees things that others don't see because they are obsessed with rank or money. I also thought that this book was pretty funny, particularly due to Anne's family who are so snarky and mean, but so funny! As with so many romance books, Anne and Wentworth don't get together until the very end, but it makes a lot of sense with the plot of a prior estrangement and being unsure of the feelings of the other. Wentworth's letter is so romantic and they talk about their feelings at the end!

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