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pagesfromhome's review
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
I think this is an excellent companion to any Austen readings. I particularly loved the depth of focus on the characters themselves. This was clearly a story not just about Austen readers, but the moments that happen in lives that Austen would have written about (if that makes sense). I loved all of the characters but had a particular soft spot for Adam and Evie. I didn't love how quickly the ending was wrapped up. I feel like it could have been drawn out just a touch more.
I listened on Audio and Richard Armitage was the absolute perfect narrator for this so would absolutely recommend giving it a listen. Although it did take me about 25-30% of the book to separate out the characters and storylines since it bounces between so many and I wasn't able to flip around in the chapters.
I listened on Audio and Richard Armitage was the absolute perfect narrator for this so would absolutely recommend giving it a listen. Although it did take me about 25-30% of the book to separate out the characters and storylines since it bounces between so many and I wasn't able to flip around in the chapters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Child death, Death, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Confinement
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