babsbelovedbooks 's review for:

Persuasion by Jane Austen

4.0

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At first, I thought I would find this book incredibly boring. When the reader becomes introduced to Anne’s family, I just felt so much disgust for them. The deeper I got into the book, the more I was pulled into the story and felt Anne’s deep frustration, sadness and sacrifice. I began to admire her strength, love, devotion and loyalty. By the time I reached the end of the book, I was totally hooked and so happy with the ending that I almost cried. This is one of the only Jane Austen books that really sticks with me emotionally. After watching two of the movie adaptations, I felt even more attached to the book. I can never decide with Austen book is my second favorite (first is Pride and Prejudice, of course), but it might be this one. Such a wonderful story.