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The characters, writing and pacing of this story are amazing. Persuasion differs from Austen's earlier works in that the majority of the story is told through Anne Elliot's eyes, therefore the reader is often not privy to scenes and information Anne's character does not experience. This narration device, and the fact that Anne Elliot is no Dashwood, Bennet, Price or Woodhouse, give Persuasion an entirely different feel from Austen's other novels, and not in a bad way!!

mel_swads24's review against another edition

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hopeful sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

mackadams's review against another edition

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lighthearted 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? No

2.5

samsreads's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5⭐️

readby_ella's review against another edition

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relaxing slow-paced

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

4.0

bookies_withanja's review against another edition

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funny hopeful slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

cjones16's review against another edition

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3.0

I love Austen so much that I can't give any of her works less than three stars, but this one is definitely my least favourite. Until the last two chapters it was very underwhelming.

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