Reviews

Persuasion by Jane Austen

stfischer's review against another edition

5.0

I enjoyed this just like I've enjoyed the other Austen novels I read. I will admit I liked it less than the other two I've read but I still liked the message behind it.

jaylazz's review against another edition

5.0

Nothing beats Jane Austen when you’re looking for a sweet, innocent romance. 

dehndog's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

char42's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective relaxing medium-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

5.0

lily001's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

hayaah's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

_haleykristen's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

2.5

tuuliventoo's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad fast-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

mchl_btt's review against another edition

4.0

Ogni volta che leggo un libro di Jane Austen mi aspetto che un uomo in livrea mi si dichiari nello stesso modo appassionato.

Si percepisce la maturità dell’autrice, che si rispecchia nella protagonista, c’è molta meno ironia (che comunque non scompare) e molta più malinconia. Anne e Frederick uniche due persone del romanzo con mezzo senso di empatia e senza patate sugli occhi.

Come sempre, grazie Austen per parlare di soldi e conflitto tra classi sociali spacciandoci il tutto per una storia d’amore

elaine707's review against another edition

emotional 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

5.0

Anne lives a life of loss, change, regret, and yearning. 

As Jane Austen’s last novel before her death, it is no wonder to me that this is called her most mature book. There are fewer lighthearted vibes than in her earlier works. The final recollection and conversation between the two main characters is my favorite of Jane Austen’s. 

The entire vibe is deep and melancholy.