thisfishlikestoread's review
2.0
Bland. It was an easy read, a bit engrossing. But overall the book seemed to be missing something. Maybe life and more substance. Good airplane read though.
Also the title, what's with that, doesn't match the story at all, there's was no persuasion from anyone there.
Also the title, what's with that, doesn't match the story at all, there's was no persuasion from anyone there.
desiree930's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 Stars
I love Persuasion. I think it’s probably my favorite Jane Austen novel if I’m being honest. It’s so beautiful and romantic and Wentworth is everything. I also love the trope of first loves reuniting, so I’m pretty much a sucker for Persuasion.
I feel like there aren’t nearly enough adaptations for this story, especially compared to P&P and Emma, so I try to read/watch any I come across. I am so glad I saw this book. It was a wonderful rendition of Persuasion.
I thought the way the author was able to seamlessly modernize this story was really impressive. There are often plot point in classic literature re-tellings that come out a little awkward. But this was really well done.
I liked that Anna wasn’t perfect. She did some shitty things and made some poor decisions. But she learned from it, and she showed growth. I enjoyed reading from her perspective.
I also liked the fact that Emma grew as a character, and you get the sense that, although she had a hand in keeping Anna and Rick apart, she really was looking out for her friend, in her own misguided way.
I really enjoyed this adaptation and want to check out more from the author in the future.
I love Persuasion. I think it’s probably my favorite Jane Austen novel if I’m being honest. It’s so beautiful and romantic and Wentworth is everything. I also love the trope of first loves reuniting, so I’m pretty much a sucker for Persuasion.
I feel like there aren’t nearly enough adaptations for this story, especially compared to P&P and Emma, so I try to read/watch any I come across. I am so glad I saw this book. It was a wonderful rendition of Persuasion.
I thought the way the author was able to seamlessly modernize this story was really impressive. There are often plot point in classic literature re-tellings that come out a little awkward. But this was really well done.
I liked that Anna wasn’t perfect. She did some shitty things and made some poor decisions. But she learned from it, and she showed growth. I enjoyed reading from her perspective.
I also liked the fact that Emma grew as a character, and you get the sense that, although she had a hand in keeping Anna and Rick apart, she really was looking out for her friend, in her own misguided way.
I really enjoyed this adaptation and want to check out more from the author in the future.
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