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mysterymom40's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Death, Sexism, Grief, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: War
carireadsbooksandtarot's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
5.0
The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner
Narrated by Richard Armitage
5 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. I discovered it when I heard Jenner’s upcoming novel Bloomsbury Girls discussed on a podcast. It sounded like a good read so when I added it to my TBR, I decided to give this one a try. I’ll admit, I probably would have skipped over this title normally thinking it was a bit of fluff but the book itself discusses how Austen’s work is passed over as frivolous women’s novels, and that is just what I was doing! Instead I found a beautiful cast of well-rounded realistic characters in Austen’s small home village brought together by a mutual love and respect for Jane Austen and her writing. The group forms in the hope of turning Austen’s cottage into a museum and protecting her legacy. Each member is dealing with grief in the aftermath of World War II, and find comfort and meaning in working together towards this mission. I loved the discussion of Austen’s novels and characters throughout and now want to re-read all of them. You needn’t have read Austen to appreciate this book though. If you care deeply about literature, love stories in which people with different backgrounds are brought together over a shared passion, and can’t resist an English village setting, you’ll love this book. The narration felt warm and comforting. I’m definitely looking forward to Jenner’s next book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: War
margaretahall's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Death of parent, and War
ok7a's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-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
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, and Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness and Toxic relationship
Minor: War