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reading_kapibara's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
mels_reads_'s review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
Como é que eu não li este livro antes? 😭
Este livro é uma masterpiece para quem gosta de Jane Austen! Conseguem imaginar a Jane Austen ser transportada do século XX, para o século XXI? Eu também não conseguia, mas a autora fez um belíssimo trabalho a mostrar-nos. Não só mostrou como entregou tudo e no final destrói-nos o coração 😭
Preparem-se para chegar ao fim e ficarem a acreditar que a Jane Austen veio mesmo ao mundo moderno e foi a partir do que ela viveu cá que escreveu o seu livro Persuasão 🩷
Para todos os fãs de Jane Austen, precisam mesmo de ler este retelling 💕
E agora fica a questão, e se isto acontecesse mesmo o que será que Jane Austen escolheria: amor ou os livros dela?
Este livro é uma masterpiece para quem gosta de Jane Austen! Conseguem imaginar a Jane Austen ser transportada do século XX, para o século XXI? Eu também não conseguia, mas a autora fez um belíssimo trabalho a mostrar-nos. Não só mostrou como entregou tudo e no final destrói-nos o coração 😭
Preparem-se para chegar ao fim e ficarem a acreditar que a Jane Austen veio mesmo ao mundo moderno e foi a partir do que ela viveu cá que escreveu o seu livro Persuasão 🩷
Para todos os fãs de Jane Austen, precisam mesmo de ler este retelling 💕
E agora fica a questão, e se isto acontecesse mesmo o que será que Jane Austen escolheria: amor ou os livros dela?
melanie_books's review against another edition
4.0
Jane Austen, reluctant resident of 1803 Bath, England is a bit desperate. 28 years old and a nearly-confirmed spinster, the local matchmakers can't seem to find someone who is willing to overlook her poverty and quick wit. Sofia, temporary resident of 2020 Bath, England is worried. Her estranged husband is directing her in a new film, an adaptation of Northanger Abbey and she is not playing the lead, but the somewhat ridiculous chaperone. When the author of the book materializes in front of her, neither woman is prepared for what happens next.
This book was a beautiful ode to not only Jane Austen's novels but to the woman herself. The author really captured to many aspects of Austen that are often overlooked: her quick wit, her sharp tongue, her love of family. She takes a historical figure and gives her life and flesh and feelings, which I just thought was beautiful. Sofia's story was lovely - I enjoyed how she grew both as a person and as an actress throughout the book. I adored the relationship between Jane and Sofia - how they edified and fought for one another. And Fred. Fred was wonderful and lovely and perfect. The ending made me cry, even though it was the right ending for the book. If you love Jane Austen, you should read this book.
This book was a beautiful ode to not only Jane Austen's novels but to the woman herself. The author really captured to many aspects of Austen that are often overlooked: her quick wit, her sharp tongue, her love of family. She takes a historical figure and gives her life and flesh and feelings, which I just thought was beautiful. Sofia's story was lovely - I enjoyed how she grew both as a person and as an actress throughout the book. I adored the relationship between Jane and Sofia - how they edified and fought for one another. And Fred. Fred was wonderful and lovely and perfect. The ending made me cry, even though it was the right ending for the book. If you love Jane Austen, you should read this book.
mcctrish's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-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
Part 1 had me questioning why I was reading a retelling of JA’s life. Part 2 had me smiling and laughing out loud with the shenanigans ensuing over JA acclimatizing to the 21st century and the brother and sister who befriend her when she time travels. Part 3 had me bawling my eyes out at the absolute heartbreak of this book. Moral of this story? NEVER doubt a Jane Austen story
kiragrieco's review against another edition
5.0
Okay wow this is so good! So sweet and fun and just wholly original! The ending of this book had me feeling very emo. Big fan!
chelbelle122's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Absolutely gutting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
kellian901's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting idea, not particularly well executed. Jane was barely even the main character. I found myself caring more about the sidekick.
poplartrees_'s review against another edition
5.0
not yet reviewed review:
I picked up this book on sale for less than five dollars. My wonderful aunt bought it for me. I stared at the cover, the title, the subtitle. I made the classic mistake. I judged a book by its cover.
I thought to myself “this will be the cheesiest, most absurd story I have ever read in my life. And who on earth would write science fiction about one of the most renowned authors in the world as their first novel?”
And then I kept reading.
It isn’t an exaggeration to say this book changed my life.
Rtc.
I picked up this book on sale for less than five dollars. My wonderful aunt bought it for me. I stared at the cover, the title, the subtitle. I made the classic mistake. I judged a book by its cover.
I thought to myself “this will be the cheesiest, most absurd story I have ever read in my life. And who on earth would write science fiction about one of the most renowned authors in the world as their first novel?”
And then I kept reading.
It isn’t an exaggeration to say this book changed my life.
Rtc.
navigatingthroughthepages's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0