A review by elizlizabeth
Persuasion by Jane Austen

challenging funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Had some trouble getting into this one but I'm sure my attention span of late is to blame. Probably not my favorite of Austen's, nor the one I'd recommend for beginners but it was enjoyable. My only gripe is that the ending felt a bit rushed given how long we were building up to it, but knowing now how many drafts it went through I understand a bit better, sometimes you just want to get it done and gone!
Might be that the open-end quality grows with me overtime, I'm already delighted by the possibility of Mrs. Clay and Mr. Elliot grifter spinoff so we'll see.
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