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terri24601 's review for:
Mansfield Park
by Jane Austen
Reading this, I was struck by how much gratitude was expected to drive all sorts of the main character’s behaviors. Fanny should be grateful, at all costs. Thank goodness she was at least strong enough to stand up for herself when the attentions of a real jerk turned her way.
I enjoyed this, but can see why it is not as popular as Austin’s other works. I mean when the whole book is telegraphing a happy ending where first cousins (who grew up as siblings from the time she was nine or ten) marry, it’s not super translatable to today, is it?
Also, there is a repeat of a Pride and Prejudice plot twist here of an elopement (really two). Too juicy to not use again, Jane? I get it. It’s a fun one.
I enjoyed this, but can see why it is not as popular as Austin’s other works. I mean when the whole book is telegraphing a happy ending where first cousins (who grew up as siblings from the time she was nine or ten) marry, it’s not super translatable to today, is it?
Also, there is a repeat of a Pride and Prejudice plot twist here of an elopement (really two). Too juicy to not use again, Jane? I get it. It’s a fun one.