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Persuasion by Jane Austen

twylanebula's review against another edition

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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

4.0

toriauricht's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kiramay02's review against another edition

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4.0

When will it be by turn..... wish I knew more of their backstory as I love them 

awestervelt20's review against another edition

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

4.5

francesflaim's review against another edition

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5.0

Excellent book as always. I would recommend it to anyone!

mattypallett's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

I want to be a Jane Austen girlie so bad but honestly I was quite bored several times reading this, and Wentworth is kinda a dud as far as romantic interests go. 

annanar's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

kirtaya's review against another edition

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5.0

Romantic in my favourite way

themadm's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

estherdb's review against another edition

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4.0

Thrilled to have finally read this Austen, and a wonderful read it was.
Jane Austen's characterisation and societal shade were great, as I've thought the case for every one of her works I've read so far.
I loved the setting, the atmosphere and the overall feel of the novel.

However, it didn't overthrow my favourite work(s) of hers.
As much as I felt for sweet, silent Anne; I can't help but be an Emma Woodhouse and Elizabeth Benneth girl.
Captain Wentworth, in my opinion, is - sorry - somewhat of a dud. The guy waited eight years to visit a woman he still loves so devotedly, and then, when he does decide to re-enter her life, he starts flirting with another lady right in front of his 'ex.' Instead of, I don't know, maybe trying to get reacquainted with her and then maybe gauging for her feelings towards him?
He sure has amazing letter-writing skills (that letter got to me hard), but EQ, never heard of it.