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Jane Austen: The Complete Collection by Jane Austen

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beyondevak's review against another edition

5.0

Jane Austen: Seven Novels is my super must have. Are there any words to describe just how wonderful her stories are?!?! I borrowed a copy of this book from my local library, but I want my own copy. Oh dear...

jennywedde's review against another edition

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4.0

1. Pride and Prejudice ***** Such wit (but I will admit the only reason it falls above Emma is the constant beautiful nostalgia I felt given my obsession with the film and the tv-series from the age of ten)

2. Emma ***** Such a heroine (I love her and all her faults endlessly)

3. Persuasion ***** Such social commentary (Mature and elegant, yet intriguing)

4. Sense and Sensibility **** Such drama (Lived for the plot twists)

5. Northanger Abbey **** Such a plot (Gothic satire is now a new fav genre of mine)

6. Mansfield Park * Such a bore (I know I'm not alone in saying that Fanny is the most annoying and sad "heroine" I have ever encountered)

helenafaustina's review against another edition

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5.0

Each one of the novels by Jane Austen are a masterpiece. Not only is the quality of the writing splendid and amazing, but the stories are sensational, and each character comes alive through vibrant descriptions and makes one become really invested with the book!

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jess_789's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

georgilvsbooks's review against another edition

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2.0

I’ve been listening to the audio of these books because of a readathon I was involved with on Instagram but.... oh my days I’m really not enjoying it!

The only one I’ve liked is Pride and Prejudice. I still have Emma, Persuasion and Lady Susan to get through.

But I have so many more books I want to read/listen to that this just isn’t going to happen any time soon. And I need to admit defeat!!!

I do own the physical copy of Emma so I will maybe give this ago sometime in the future.

meganstreb's review against another edition

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3.0

bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny.