book_loser's review against another edition
challenging
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mcfrenret's review against another edition
4.0
Menos mal que, con esa familia y esos amigos, Fanny Price no tiene enemigos.
No podía creerme que entre tantísimos personajes no hubiera ninguno con un mínimo de empatía que no estuviera mirándose continuamente el ombligo. Qué barbaridad.
Me ha encantado leerlo, me han encantado todos los personajes, Fanny me daba muchísima pena (aunque al final me pareció que se regodeaba demasiado en cierta superioridad moral), y el final de cada uno me ha parecido la mar de apropiado.
No podía creerme que entre tantísimos personajes no hubiera ninguno con un mínimo de empatía que no estuviera mirándose continuamente el ombligo. Qué barbaridad.
Me ha encantado leerlo, me han encantado todos los personajes, Fanny me daba muchísima pena (aunque al final me pareció que se regodeaba demasiado en cierta superioridad moral), y el final de cada uno me ha parecido la mar de apropiado.
andriiipopa's review against another edition
4.0
Even though at first I was inclined to give this novel a three-star rating, I think it actually deserves four stars. Even though I didn't enjoy this work as much as I had enjoyed Pride and Prejudice (which I think will always be one of my favorites), the story is still pretty good.
By now I thought I was already accustomed enough to Jane Austen's style, which is precisely what this novel proved to be wrong. Even though it is largely a social novel and at times an authentic comedy of manners, the plot and the sudden twists still kept me on my toes for the most part of the work.
I think Jane Austen is truly a master of creating typologies, as I found myself hearing wedding bells from the first moment Edmund was mentioned in the book, whereas I hated Mr. Crawford and his sister with a burning passion all throughout the very end. Same goes for Mrs. Norris.
I think this novel is also an important piece of writing which highlights the power of unshaken and unshakeable devotion to the ones one loves, regardless of time, social class, education, social background, etc. I really found Fanny quite inspiring in her devotion to Edmund, although I will admit that at one point I was near losing all hope of a happy ending for her.
I do recommend this novel to everyone who wants to read a comforting story about love, devotion and kindness, but also about vice, folly and human flaws. I think it is quite an easy reading, with much to offer to its reader.
By now I thought I was already accustomed enough to Jane Austen's style, which is precisely what this novel proved to be wrong. Even though it is largely a social novel and at times an authentic comedy of manners, the plot and the sudden twists still kept me on my toes for the most part of the work.
I think Jane Austen is truly a master of creating typologies, as I found myself hearing wedding bells from the first moment Edmund was mentioned in the book, whereas I hated Mr. Crawford and his sister with a burning passion all throughout the very end. Same goes for Mrs. Norris.
I think this novel is also an important piece of writing which highlights the power of unshaken and unshakeable devotion to the ones one loves, regardless of time, social class, education, social background, etc. I really found Fanny quite inspiring in her devotion to Edmund, although I will admit that at one point I was near losing all hope of a happy ending for her.
I do recommend this novel to everyone who wants to read a comforting story about love, devotion and kindness, but also about vice, folly and human flaws. I think it is quite an easy reading, with much to offer to its reader.
denakaye's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
bookishgirl19's review against another edition
5.0
This book was absolutely amazing! It drew me in with incredible imagery and characters I could relate to. If you like any of Jane’s other books or if you like the Brontë’s writing then I highly suggest this book.
thriftygeek's review against another edition
4.0
To me a bit to focus long enough to get into it, but once I did I couldn't put it down, though I still would lose focus and find myself repeating parts. Wow they really cared about what future husbands made back then. This is either my 3rd or 4th favorite Austen work, I'd have to give Emma a reread to ultimately decide.
paperback_sam's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75