_maia3_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Please don't skip out on this book however- it is worth the read if you want more Austen, it was just a personal miss.
Graphic: Classism, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Slavery
nithali's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
2.25
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Slavery
fjordpingvin's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Sexism and Classism
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Infidelity, Abandonment, Bullying, and Colonisation
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, and Slavery
calliejacob's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Classism, Racism, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Chronic illness, Colonisation, Slavery, Toxic friendship, Ableism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Incest
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, and Panic attacks/disorders
impla77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Moderate: Slavery and Child abuse
anjasshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Incest and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Colonisation, Slavery, and Child abuse
Minor: Infidelity and Addiction
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Jane Austen’s third novel is the most polarizing review-wise, so I was a tad skeptical going in. That being said, the complexities and depth of Mansfield Park is unlike anything in her extensive resume, creating a unique but still amazing read.
Mansfield Park follows Fanny Price, the daughter of a lower to middle class nuclear family, who moves in with her extremely wealthy extended family. Through the exploration of desire, wealth, and ultimately corruption, the “outsider” narrative perspective provides and outlook of society which has stood the test of time today.
Out of all the Austen heroines I have read so far, I think Fanny is my favorite. Where Elizabeth Bennett is fearless and out-spoken, Fanny is timid and shy. These qualities-paired with a good heart and constant anxiety-make her both relatable and lovable.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Incest
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Slavery
sdemo08's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Minor: Infidelity, Colonisation, Racism, Gaslighting, and Slavery
georgiesreads's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Slavery
bronzeageholly's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Infidelity and Incest
Moderate: Bullying and Slavery