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Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

18 reviews

calliejacob's review against another edition

sad slow-paced

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

1.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Classism, Racism, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Chronic illness, Colonisation, Slavery, Toxic friendship, Ableism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Incest

Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, and Panic attacks/disorders

lindseyhall44's review

reflective slow-paced

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

4.25

“She alone was sad and insignificant; she had no share in anything; she might go or stay, she might be in her midst of their noise, or retreat from it to the solitude of the east room, without being seen or missed.”
Jane Austen’s third novel is the most polarizing review-wise, so I was a tad skeptical going in. That being said, the complexities and depth of Mansfield Park is unlike anything in her extensive resume, creating a unique but still amazing read.
Mansfield Park follows Fanny Price, the daughter of a lower to middle class nuclear family, who moves in with her extremely wealthy extended family. Through the exploration of desire, wealth, and ultimately corruption, the “outsider” narrative perspective provides and outlook of society which has stood the test of time today.
Out of all the Austen heroines I have read so far, I think Fanny is my favorite. Where Elizabeth Bennett is fearless and out-spoken, Fanny is timid and shy. These qualities-paired with a good heart and constant anxiety-make her both relatable and lovable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Incest

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Slavery

madisone's review

reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Infidelity, Slavery, and Bullying

Minor: Child death

melancholymegs's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Child death and Medical content

tinyjude's review

lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

4.75

I could relate so much with Fanny and I loved her dearly. She is not exactly like Elizabeth or Emma, two of the most loved characters written by Austen, but she is a heroine on her own. I like how flawed, complex and intelligent she is. She likes to reflect rather than act, she is not good at arguing but, nonetheless, she is very strong. One of my favourite female characters created by Austen.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship

Minor: Colonisation

anna_wa's review against another edition

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Slavery, Sexual content, and Incest

Cousin marriages were not considered taboo in the time this book was written. However, the fact that the two cousins were raised together in the same household as children is what made me uncomfortable with their relationship.

veganecurrywurst's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

Minor: Slavery and Medical content

handsome_enough_to_tempt_me's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.25

FIRST OFF: THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE NOVEL. THAT’S NOT THE POINT, AND IF YOU CAME OUT OF MP THINKING THE ROMANCE WAS THE POINT YOU’RE W R O N G 
um anyway this is kinda complicated bc Fanny is literally the most annoying person on the planet but also there were some super interesting themes throughout and like as far as literary analysis goes it’s great but plot character no 
except I actually have the most toxic crush on Henry Crawford but whatever 

also wtf for Fanny not marrying Henry like hun that man is hot and rich and will probably get tired of you after six months but it’s 1816 what else do u have to live for?? take his money is what I’m saying here

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Incest, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship