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alisarae's review against another edition
3.0
2nd read, August 2018:
I liked it better than I remembered. But the ending is verryyy Victorian in its lesson-teaching.
1st read, Nov 2014:
My beloved Jane disappointed me!
I liked it better than I remembered. But the ending is verryyy Victorian in its lesson-teaching.
1st read, Nov 2014:
My beloved Jane disappointed me!
mersh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
2.5
This was so long winded for that ending. Tbh i wished Fanny married Henry Crawford or no one at all. That she maintains the filial love and relationship with her cousin Edmund, instead of them marrying in the end.
rashaadtyrone's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kristyloves2read's review against another edition
5.0
It's Jane Austen so it gets a five star, but it's not Pride and Prejudice. I like the story and could only wish that she had given more attention to the story of Fanny and Edmund, but one has to remember the time it was written.
irenexmiller23's review against another edition
4.0
Mansfield Park presents Jane Austen's customary topics of society, class, and morality in a more somber and contemplative light. The narrative centers on the peaceful and devout protagonist Fanny Price, who is forced to live with her affluent relatives. Fanny is not as charming or witty as other of Austen's most well-known heroines, but her strong moral convictions make her stand out.
The book explores the differences between genuine integrity and surface-level charm. The dynamic Crawfords stand in for temptation, but Fanny's self-control and inner fortitude emphasize how important it is to uphold one's morals. Despite having a slower tempo and less comedy than Austen's previous writings, it is a contemplative examination of morality and duty.
Mansfield Park may not have the romantic flair of Pride and Prejudice, but it’s a rewarding read for those interested in deeper moral questions and character development.
The book explores the differences between genuine integrity and surface-level charm. The dynamic Crawfords stand in for temptation, but Fanny's self-control and inner fortitude emphasize how important it is to uphold one's morals. Despite having a slower tempo and less comedy than Austen's previous writings, it is a contemplative examination of morality and duty.
Mansfield Park may not have the romantic flair of Pride and Prejudice, but it’s a rewarding read for those interested in deeper moral questions and character development.
madamenovelist's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity
Moderate: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, and Classism
Minor: Alcohol and Injury/Injury detail
readinglele's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
in the first part this was really becoming one of my favourite austens ever, and even the little "shes all that" moment was getting me hyped, but unfortunately that ending is atrocious for me. i love fanny, and i will always protect her, but i gotta say this was a bit of a disappointment towards the end
naterjane's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
booksonawednesday's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
2.5
I’ve read nearly all of Jane Austen’s novels now, and this one must be an unfortunate outlier.
Fanny Price is taken in by her mother’s sister and brother-in-law (Mr & Mrs Bertram) to live in Mansfield Park, who are more affluent and respectable. She falls in love with her cousin Edmund (which I appreciate was more normal for the time) and spends most of the novel pining after him (inexplicably, in my opinion). Henry and Mary Crawford, brother and sister, then enter the scene and bring some immorality to the Bertram family.
To me, this was not a romance book. While Fanny is in love with Edmund, he only loves her for the past five pages, which doesn’t make a great love story. Besides them being cousins, there’s also the fact that there’s a significant age gap, and that he knew Fanny from when she was 10 years old.
The characters were all unlikeable, and Fanny, as the protagonist, exceptionally weak and whiny. Edmund was also a boring love interest.
While we’re not supposed to like the Crawfords, I was glad that they bought a bit of drama to the table, which this book was sorely missing.
Of course, there were some beautiful sentences interspersed with the boring mundane dramas (does anyone care about what carriage to use, or what the necklace represents?).
There was also a lot of social commentary, which perhaps a historian could appreciate, but not me.
Fanny Price is taken in by her mother’s sister and brother-in-law (Mr & Mrs Bertram) to live in Mansfield Park, who are more affluent and respectable. She falls in love with her cousin Edmund (which I appreciate was more normal for the time) and spends most of the novel pining after him (inexplicably, in my opinion). Henry and Mary Crawford, brother and sister, then enter the scene and bring some immorality to the Bertram family.
To me, this was not a romance book. While Fanny is in love with Edmund, he only loves her for the past five pages, which doesn’t make a great love story. Besides them being cousins, there’s also the fact that there’s a significant age gap, and that he knew Fanny from when she was 10 years old.
The characters were all unlikeable, and Fanny, as the protagonist, exceptionally weak and whiny. Edmund was also a boring love interest.
While we’re not supposed to like the Crawfords, I was glad that they bought a bit of drama to the table, which this book was sorely missing.
Of course, there were some beautiful sentences interspersed with the boring mundane dramas (does anyone care about what carriage to use, or what the necklace represents?).
There was also a lot of social commentary, which perhaps a historian could appreciate, but not me.