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bronzeageholly's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest and Infidelity
Moderate: Bullying and Slavery
madisone's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity, and Slavery
Minor: Child death
imrath's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity, Slavery, Colonisation, and Classism
nisha_nee's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Incest
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Child death
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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? No
5.0
2021 Re-read:
While still not quite my favorite Jane Austen, I like this one better than I remembered liking it. I found Fanny very relatable to my past self, but in a way I don't think I was able to see until after the fact. While the story is less enjoyable because of the large section where Edmund is being in idiot, it is still a good comfort read (and to be fair to Edmund, while annoying, his idiocy is always reigned in to understandable levels).
While still not quite my favorite Jane Austen, I like this one better than I remembered liking it. I found Fanny very relatable to my past self, but in a way I don't think I was able to see until after the fact. While the story is less enjoyable because of the large section where Edmund is being in idiot, it is still a good comfort read (and to be fair to Edmund, while annoying, his idiocy is always reigned in to understandable levels).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Infidelity
Minor: Child death
angelbabe_cj's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
While I can't deny the skill of the writing in this book, I find that most of the characters were rather dislikeable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Infidelity
kestrel's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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Review | 3.5/5
To be honest, I went into this expecting to dislike it. I've started it only because reading all of the complete novels by Jane Austen is a goal I have (one more to go!).
However, I quite enjoyed myself and ended up appreciating Fanny's character so much. She is NOT weak as so many call her, she is NOT unworthy. She is someone who was treated as disposable by her own family, someone who had to hear since she had been 10 years old that she is inferior, that she should feel lucky to have the bare minimum. She is someone who struggles with anxiety and is physically weak because of the neglect and emotional abuse she had to go through. Not everyone ends up being feisty and sassy and badass after suffering. It's good to think that people go through hardships in different ways. No need to invalidate anyone.
And still, she is strong in her own way. Her moral compass is intact. She doesn't talk too much, but she observes. She knows what she wants, and doesn't let others to manipulate her into doing anything she doesn't wish to do. I really admire her.
Not gonna lie, the romance was the weakest point of the novel, since it was underdeveloped and practically happened in the last chapter.
Review | 3.5/5
To be honest, I went into this expecting to dislike it. I've started it only because reading all of the complete novels by Jane Austen is a goal I have (one more to go!).
However, I quite enjoyed myself and ended up appreciating Fanny's character so much. She is NOT weak as so many call her, she is NOT unworthy. She is someone who was treated as disposable by her own family, someone who had to hear since she had been 10 years old that she is inferior, that she should feel lucky to have the bare minimum. She is someone who struggles with anxiety and is physically weak because of the neglect and emotional abuse she had to go through. Not everyone ends up being feisty and sassy and badass after suffering. It's good to think that people go through hardships in different ways. No need to invalidate anyone.
And still, she is strong in her own way. Her moral compass is intact. She doesn't talk too much, but she observes. She knows what she wants, and doesn't let others to manipulate her into doing anything she doesn't wish to do. I really admire her.
Not gonna lie, the romance was the weakest point of the novel, since it was underdeveloped and practically happened in the last chapter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Incest and Infidelity
Minor: Slavery
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