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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Jane Austen's books never disappoint.
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Classism
Minor: Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
This is not one of my favourite’s of Austen’s. I’ve finished this novel just to be irritated by the characters. If Austen wanted to demonstrate the fickleness of men she captures it well with Mr Crawford, but for this man to be enraptured by Fanny for a volume and a half and then to betray his senses with Maria… Edmund alternatively is fixated with Miss Crawford from their very first meeting but marries Fanny having revealed his feelings two pages ago… I’m ultimately happy to see Fanny finally find her footing in her family but what a tedious journey to get there
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fanny was not a character I vibed with at all. And I hate that I was rooting for the cousins to marry but I know that’s what was done back then. Still I appreciate themes Jane Austen used throughout the book but did not like the execution.
Fanny Price is often seen as a quiet, morally strong heroine, but for me, she is also too passive and timid. While her values are clear, she rarely speaks up or takes action. Even when she disagrees with others, she stays silent instead of standing her ground confidently.
At times, Fanny comes across as judgmental, especially toward people like Mary Crawford. Instead of trying to understand them, she clings to her own ideas of what is "right," which can feel self-righteous. Her lack of growth and change makes her less interesting than other Austen heroines like Elizabeth Bennet or Emma.
While Fanny represents moral strength, her lack of boldness and energy makes the story feel slow. I respect her principles, but I wish she had shown more courage and personality.
At times, Fanny comes across as judgmental, especially toward people like Mary Crawford. Instead of trying to understand them, she clings to her own ideas of what is "right," which can feel self-righteous. Her lack of growth and change makes her less interesting than other Austen heroines like Elizabeth Bennet or Emma.
While Fanny represents moral strength, her lack of boldness and energy makes the story feel slow. I respect her principles, but I wish she had shown more courage and personality.