Persuasion by Jane Austen

Persuasion

Jane Austen

298 pages first pub 1817 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional slow-paced

Description

Featuring one of her most likeable characters, this sparkling love story set in a seaside resort is Jane Austen's final finished work.Since Anne Elliot eight years ago rejected the marriage proposal of Captain Wentworth, a penniless naval officer,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42,235 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
hopeful 47%
lighthearted 47%
reflective 46%
funny 27%
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: 67% | 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: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.1

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