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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
slow-paced
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:
Complicated
hopeful
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:
No
Not an easy read by any means but I still devoured it. I love 1800s drama.
There is no more beautiful declaration of love than Wentworth's love letter. For this reason alone, Persuasion is worth the read.
Update 7/1/24: I reread Persuasion after visiting England last month. I got to be in Bath on two days, visiting many of the sites mentioned in the book, and re-reading with the place in my mind's eye from the text, paying attention to her craft and catching different subtleties of the writing of character--Anne stands out to me more clearly as a heroine than ever before. We tend to focus on the fact that all of Austen's books involve The Marriage Plot, but by doing so, we may forget to pay attention to the protagonists, who are all so different and are written in different styles. JA, still and ever my idol.
Update 7/1/24: I reread Persuasion after visiting England last month. I got to be in Bath on two days, visiting many of the sites mentioned in the book, and re-reading with the place in my mind's eye from the text, paying attention to her craft and catching different subtleties of the writing of character--Anne stands out to me more clearly as a heroine than ever before. We tend to focus on the fact that all of Austen's books involve The Marriage Plot, but by doing so, we may forget to pay attention to the protagonists, who are all so different and are written in different styles. JA, still and ever my idol.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A satisfying read. As with all of Austen's works, so many of the observations she makes remain relevant, as does her wry sassiness, bonnet and all.
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
this reread was so special. the yearning just hit different, and i love anne's character. there is so much strength in her, and i think the conversation she has at the end with captain harville attests to that. jane austen's commentary on love and the female versus male experience on it was so insightful. captain wentworth's letter should be the only love letter ever. and this book has honestly made me so enthusiastic about going on a long walk in the countryside, particularly in november. i can't wait for autumn!