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ireneflwr's review against another edition
3.0
I'm going to be honest, I listened to the audiobook instead of reading this because I had so much to do, and I don't regret it in the slightest. The voice of the woman who was reading it was so soothing, she made the whole experience ten times better, that's why I rated it pretty average. I feel like if I read this myself I wouldn't have liked it as much, mostly because the little voice in my head who narrates books I read doesn't sound as good as the lady did.
mo_mentan's review against another edition
4.0
all the funny bits of a jane austen novel without all the boring bits of a jane austen novel. i won't complain. read it in a hurry though, as so often lately. for no reason at all. might not have appreciated the details.
blueyorkie's review against another edition
3.0
This book deals with many topics, such as murder, theft, deceit, imprisonment, romance, and intrigue.
Austen was a trailblazer, famed for her satire, astute social commentary, and strong-willed, passionate heroines. Her ability to wield humor with realism has found her favor with critics and readers for generations.
Austen was a trailblazer, famed for her satire, astute social commentary, and strong-willed, passionate heroines. Her ability to wield humor with realism has found her favor with critics and readers for generations.
greyyy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
panastasia's review against another edition
3.0
These stories are fun, raw material and with a rather dark twist. I did a double take to make sure I had not misread the sentence. Well, if you are looking for something Jo March would write about English society this is it. I would definitely read the more fleshed out versions of these ideas. Especially the "A letter from a young Lady, whose feelings being too strong for her judgment led her into the commission of errors which her heart disapproved."
Αυτές οι ιστορίες είναι διασκεδαστικές, σχεδόν ακατέργαστες και με μια μάλλον σκοτεινή δόση μέσα τους. Ξαναδιάβασα κάποιες προτάσεις για να βεβαιωθώ ότι δεν είχα κάνει λάθος. Αν ψάχνετε για κάτι που θα είχε γράψει η Jo March για την αγγλική κοινωνία, εδώ είστε. Σίγουρα θα διάβαζα τις πιο ολοκληρωμένες εκδοχές αυτών των ιδεών. Ειδικά το «Ένα γράμμα από μια νεαρή κυρία, της οποίας τα συναισθήματα ήταν πολύ δυνατά για την κρίση της και την οδήγησαν στη διάπραξη λαθών που η καρδιά της αποδοκίμασε».
Αυτές οι ιστορίες είναι διασκεδαστικές, σχεδόν ακατέργαστες και με μια μάλλον σκοτεινή δόση μέσα τους. Ξαναδιάβασα κάποιες προτάσεις για να βεβαιωθώ ότι δεν είχα κάνει λάθος. Αν ψάχνετε για κάτι που θα είχε γράψει η Jo March για την αγγλική κοινωνία, εδώ είστε. Σίγουρα θα διάβαζα τις πιο ολοκληρωμένες εκδοχές αυτών των ιδεών. Ειδικά το «Ένα γράμμα από μια νεαρή κυρία, της οποίας τα συναισθήματα ήταν πολύ δυνατά για την κρίση της και την οδήγησαν στη διάπραξη λαθών που η καρδιά της αποδοκίμασε».
parishaealam's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
stormm's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
4.0
goodyeargoodbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Overall score - 3 stars.
Jack and Alice - 3.5 stars
Henry and Eliza - 3 stars
The Beautifull Cassandra - 2.75 stars
Letter #1 - 3 stars
Letter #2 - 3.25 stars
Letter #3 - 2.5 stars
This book from the Penguin Little Black Classics range is a compilation of some of Austen’s short pieces written in her youth. Some of them, such as ‘Jack and Alice’ and ‘Henry and Eliza’ were delightful, but overall they were very clearly written for personal enjoyment rather than an audience. Still enjoyable for anyone who likes Austen.
Taken from https://emdoesbookreviews.wordpress.com/2015/05/13/what-i-have-read-during-my-absence/#more-1031
Jack and Alice - 3.5 stars
Henry and Eliza - 3 stars
The Beautifull Cassandra - 2.75 stars
Letter #1 - 3 stars
Letter #2 - 3.25 stars
Letter #3 - 2.5 stars
This book from the Penguin Little Black Classics range is a compilation of some of Austen’s short pieces written in her youth. Some of them, such as ‘Jack and Alice’ and ‘Henry and Eliza’ were delightful, but overall they were very clearly written for personal enjoyment rather than an audience. Still enjoyable for anyone who likes Austen.
Taken from https://emdoesbookreviews.wordpress.com/2015/05/13/what-i-have-read-during-my-absence/#more-1031