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Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

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anna_wa's review against another edition

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Too long, I am slower than my classmates, and I need to focus on other classes' homework too.

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veganecurrywurst's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

I did not dislike the book, although in part it was rather boring. Fanny's shyness are what make her an interesting observer of the other characters. Many other readers criticised the character for not being as active, but I did not mind. Still I would have liked for her to have more of a personality. However, I have to agree with the readers, who did not like the ending. It feels quite rushed and Edmund's change of heart is much confusing. I also was disappointed in how bland Edmund was.

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gracieinhermind2's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

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

2.0

This is my least favorite Austen novel out of them all. However, it is her novel which goes into more mature topics, especially about world events which you would need to have somewhat of a knowledge of to understand the setting.

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What turned me off was the relationship between cousins. Although i know it was more common during the time (learned more about it in my classes), it was not my cup of tea at all.

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everyotherpageorso's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.75

I love Fanny Price RABIDLY! To me, as a twenty-first century reader, it was honestly refreshing to find a character whom you could read as neurodivergent, who wasn’t also constantly shamed by the narrator.

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1.0

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kestrel's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny inspiring slow-paced

Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Review | 3.5/5

To be honest, I went into this expecting to dislike it. I've started it only because reading all of the complete novels by Jane Austen is a goal I have (one more to go!).

However, I quite enjoyed myself and ended up appreciating Fanny's character so much. She is NOT weak as so many call her, she is NOT unworthy. She is someone who was treated as disposable by her own family, someone who had to hear since she had been 10 years old that she is inferior, that she should feel lucky to have the bare minimum. She is someone who struggles with anxiety and is physically weak because of the neglect and emotional abuse she had to go through. Not everyone ends up being feisty and sassy and badass after suffering. It's good to think that people go through hardships in different ways. No need to invalidate anyone.

And still, she is strong in her own way. Her moral compass is intact. She doesn't talk too much, but she observes. She knows what she wants, and doesn't let others to manipulate her into doing anything she doesn't wish to do. I really admire her.

Not gonna lie, the romance was the weakest point of the novel, since it was underdeveloped and practically happened in the last chapter.

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