Persuasion by Jane Austen

Persuasion

Jane Austen

fiction classics literary romance emotional slow-paced

272 pages | first published 1817

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Published posthumously in 1818, Persuasion completes the cycle of novels with which beloved English writer Jane Austen helped define the feminist literary canon and set the foundation for the 19th century novel and beyond. This tale of patient lov...
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Moods

emotional 65%
hopeful 47%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 46%
funny 26%
relaxing 23%
inspiring 10%
challenging 6%
sad 6%
tense 3%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 38%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

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4.1

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