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shelflife20's review against another edition
3.0
Never have I ever read a book where the author summarizes lengthy conversations instead of writing out dialogue. I thought this was a sweet story with a very compelling and likable protagonist. But when the author builds the plot around a simmering romantic tension, and the tension peaks with “and then they spoke and all was settled,” it doesn’t satisfy my desire to know these characters in relation to one another. Of course, this may have been the writing style of the time. Three stars because I wanted it to delve deeper into some characters’ relationships than it did.
This book was chosen for me as part of my “12 Books from 12 Friends in 2023.” I look forward to connecting with this friend and hearing what makes it one of her favorites!
This book was chosen for me as part of my “12 Books from 12 Friends in 2023.” I look forward to connecting with this friend and hearing what makes it one of her favorites!
emmallush's review
5.0
I think this is my favourite Austen I’ve read. So bold and exasperated. Her musings on knowing your own mind, and the underlying melancholic tones (understandable, given Austen’s own life) were delicious.
kellee's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kira323's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mcas12's review
5.0
It's just, frankly, amazing that so much perceptive clarity existed in the brain of one broad – this book, in particular, is populated with characters that are so perennially unsavory and so imminently recognizable. Nothing new under the sun! humans, we don't change!
Read this one sat on the beach, the tide rolling in, up to my shins in water, had to finish. couldn't stop. Laughed, swooned, cringed. GOAT GOAT GOAT GOAT wow, no one does it like Jane.
(Cape Cod)
Read this one sat on the beach, the tide rolling in, up to my shins in water, had to finish. couldn't stop. Laughed, swooned, cringed. GOAT GOAT GOAT GOAT wow, no one does it like Jane.
(Cape Cod)
gabbymarieee's review against another edition
4.0
⭐️4.5 Austen is an absolutely brilliant writer, and this book was nothing short of excellent! This is by far Austen’s most romantic work (the LETTER?!), and I absolutely adored Anne and Captain Wentworth, both as separate characters and as a couple.
hylascorner's review
5.0
an incredibly kind and honest perspective on love, maturity, growth, and respect