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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"[…] it is only a novel! replies the young lady; while she lays down her book with affected indifference, or momentary shame. - ‘it is only Cecilia, or Camilla, or Belinda;’ or, in short, only some work in which the most thorough knowledge of human nature, the happiest delineation of its varieties, the liveliest effusions of wit and humour are conveyed to the world in the best chosen language."
Aqui Jane militou pela importância e seriedade dos interesses femininos!!! A realidade sempre vai ser mais estressante interessante e gratificante do que tentar recriar uma narrativa ou viver uma vida que não é sua, principalmente quando a sua inclui um homem como Henry Tilney. E mantenho que o tom da narradora do livro é tão inteligente e engraçado que me lembra demais eve babitz (se ela tivesse nascido no século XVIII).
4.5/5
Aqui Jane militou pela importância e seriedade dos interesses femininos!!! A realidade sempre vai ser mais estressante interessante e gratificante do que tentar recriar uma narrativa ou viver uma vida que não é sua, principalmente quando a sua inclui um homem como Henry Tilney. E mantenho que o tom da narradora do livro é tão inteligente e engraçado que me lembra demais eve babitz (se ela tivesse nascido no século XVIII).
4.5/5
• Read in June 11-13, 2016
Summer Book Bingo 2016
Category: Mentioned on The Gilmore Girls
- Simply enjoyable. Full of wit and wisdom in the typical Austen style.
• Re-read in November 2020
Litsy Group Chapter-a-Day Read-Along #PemberLittens
• Re-read in August 2021 for ModernMrsDarcy.com #MMD Austen in August
Summer Book Bingo 2016
Category: Mentioned on The Gilmore Girls
- Simply enjoyable. Full of wit and wisdom in the typical Austen style.
• Re-read in November 2020
Litsy Group Chapter-a-Day Read-Along #PemberLittens
• Re-read in August 2021 for ModernMrsDarcy.com #MMD Austen in August
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
More like 4.5 stars. This was absolutely hilarious, and Catherine is so relatable. I love her. I'm reserving my 5 star Austen read for once I've read them all...
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Second read: 22nd July 2025
My rating has stayed the same from my first read, but I think I may have enjoyed the book more this time, if that makes any sense. It's easily my third favourite Jane Austen novel (after Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice, of course), and I almost wished I had my own copy. Almost, because I'm not sure I have much to say about it.
On first read, the first volume was my favourite, but this time both volumes were equally enjoyable, perhaps because I was ready for the focus to change. The satirical gothic angst felt even better, though less prominent than I remember it being. I also really enjoyed both the romance and the friendship between Catherine and the Tilneys. Yes, the age gap is questionable today, but after rereading Emma, it barely phased me. I do still wish the romance was a little more prominent though, since the ending comes at you quite quickly. I think it's interesting how many of Jane Austen's couples have some sort of basis in emotionally and intellectually developing their partners.
My rating has stayed the same from my first read, but I think I may have enjoyed the book more this time, if that makes any sense. It's easily my third favourite Jane Austen novel (after Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice, of course), and I almost wished I had my own copy. Almost, because I'm not sure I have much to say about it.
On first read, the first volume was my favourite, but this time both volumes were equally enjoyable, perhaps because I was ready for the focus to change. The satirical gothic angst felt even better, though less prominent than I remember it being. I also really enjoyed both the romance and the friendship between Catherine and the Tilneys. Yes, the age gap is questionable today, but after rereading Emma, it barely phased me. I do still wish the romance was a little more prominent though, since the ending comes at you quite quickly. I think it's interesting how many of Jane Austen's couples have some sort of basis in emotionally and intellectually developing their partners.
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think this is one of Jane Austen's wittiest works. The narrator is more present in this story than in any of her other works.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
You would hardly believe me if I told you everything that didn't happen in this book. Indeed, it was a bit of a nothing book. Austen's writing was witty as always, and in this one especially humorous. But the story utterly failed to compel me, and I am left feeling like I just took a tepid bath.