A review by bwritesreviews
Persuasion by Jane Austen

funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

5.0

 Every time I read an Austen novel I'm reminded why I love her writing style. All of the characters feel so real and timeless in their own way. There are moments where I was a little confused, but it can mostly be chalked up to reading this novel in 2021, there are just cultural differences. Anne Elliot is one of my favorite Austen heroines. Captain Wentworth is probably my favorite Austen love interest. The family dynamics in this novel are off the charts. So good. A lot of the characters feel like people I could just. Meet? Mary Elliot Musgroves especially felt like someone I've met before. There was a lot of plot buildup to get to the main plot but it was still very good. All of the villains of the novel felt very real, and I like how Anne handled all of them. You can tell that Anne is the oldest of all the Austen heroines by how maturely she handles the situations that are thrown at her. Overall, an absolute recommend, especially for fans of classic or just well written romance.