Reviews

Persuasion by Jane Austen

multiplyoctopi's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.75

tatesulli's review against another edition

3.25

I’ve read a book

niaamore's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective slow-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

4.5

 | Favorite Quote | You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Pg. 222

| My Review | A classic for a reason. Good humor, great characters, and a swoon-worthy love letter. I adore Anne, her genuine kindness and critique of British high society made this story memorable. I can’t help but wonder how Austin’s readers reacted to this piece during their time.

I also enjoyed the Netflix adaptation! This might be my favorite Jane Austin novel and adaptation. 

sarabookshelf's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

4.0

I wished we got more backstory of the original engagement, and some parts of the story dragged on a bit. But is was still a subtle, soft and a bit more mature love story. I really enjoy how most Austen hereoines are quite different from eachother, and Anne was definitely very different than Elizabeth or Emma, and represents a 19th century feminist. Oh and also,  “You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope” could be one of the most beautiful love declarations I ever read. 

annaa_f's review against another edition

challenging funny relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

phoebeshirk's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

3.0

perfectsolitude's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

4.5

yashrin's review against another edition

reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.25

kathrynfranks's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

first half is honestly a drag- interactions have little depth and the themes are overdone. second half is much better 

mollywithcurls's review against another edition

5.0

I found this to be much more entertaining than Pride and Prejudice. And a very easy, quick read.