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A review by aayjaysbookshelf
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I thought long and hard and despite not really enjoying the novel in the start, Mansfield Park has got to be my favourite Austen novel, and Fanny Price my favourite Austen heroine, equalling only to Pride and Prejudice. (Maybe).
It blows my mind EVERY.SINGLE.TIME how absolute of a pleasure it is to read Jane Austen! The social understanding, the eloquence, the delivery, the wit, the satire, everything is on point in the Austen world and I absolutely adore her for Mansfield Park now. I used to think no novel can come close to Pride and Prejudice for me, yet Mansfield Park does that. It's interesting how two such contrasting novels can both have the elements that appeal to me; there is just some magic about Austen. ✨
Fanny Price is very different than Austen's usual strong headed, quick witted and sassy heroines. She, in fact, comes across as a people pleaser, a timid, subdued character, timid to the point of annoyance even in the first half of novel, yet it's only later that we find how really deep, sensible and strong her character is. Her immaculate judgement of people's characters along with her patience and sweetness makes her one of the most lovable characters ever.
What I particularly like about Mansfield Park is the way the characters unfold over the course of novel; predictable yet still keeping you on an edge for what their next move will be. There was an unpredictability in their predictability and it's a wonder how this can be even achieved by a writer without crumbling down the main plot or story. (love you, Austen, for real 😭)
The social commentary in this novel, along with the take on 'nature Vs nurture' perspective makes this one of the most socially aware novels of all times, a story that leaves you thinking for long. There are bold topics touched in it in a brilliantly artistic way (slavery, adultery etc) and you have to hand it down to Austen's genius for creating something like this. A must must MUST read for anyone and everyone. A 5 star read for me! ❤️🌟
It blows my mind EVERY.SINGLE.TIME how absolute of a pleasure it is to read Jane Austen! The social understanding, the eloquence, the delivery, the wit, the satire, everything is on point in the Austen world and I absolutely adore her for Mansfield Park now. I used to think no novel can come close to Pride and Prejudice for me, yet Mansfield Park does that. It's interesting how two such contrasting novels can both have the elements that appeal to me; there is just some magic about Austen. ✨
Fanny Price is very different than Austen's usual strong headed, quick witted and sassy heroines. She, in fact, comes across as a people pleaser, a timid, subdued character, timid to the point of annoyance even in the first half of novel, yet it's only later that we find how really deep, sensible and strong her character is. Her immaculate judgement of people's characters along with her patience and sweetness makes her one of the most lovable characters ever.
What I particularly like about Mansfield Park is the way the characters unfold over the course of novel; predictable yet still keeping you on an edge for what their next move will be. There was an unpredictability in their predictability and it's a wonder how this can be even achieved by a writer without crumbling down the main plot or story. (love you, Austen, for real 😭)
The social commentary in this novel, along with the take on 'nature Vs nurture' perspective makes this one of the most socially aware novels of all times, a story that leaves you thinking for long. There are bold topics touched in it in a brilliantly artistic way (slavery, adultery etc) and you have to hand it down to Austen's genius for creating something like this. A must must MUST read for anyone and everyone. A 5 star read for me! ❤️🌟