A review by balfies
Persuasion by Jane Austen

emotional funny 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

3.75

The YEARNING!!!!! I very much understand why this is such a favourite of so many Austenheads but I still think I like her more sharply satirical works better. Don't get me wrong, the  menippean barbs about vanity are fun, but this book is a lot more focused on Anne Elliot picking apart the meaning of infinitesimally short glances between her and Wentworth across a party. The level of dissection she gives to a single look? Practically a woman in STEM. She needs a group chat.