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A review by meredith_mccaskey
Persuasion by Jane Austen
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
It’s such a sweet story. I love Anne and the quiet romance that lives in her soul. I enjoy the pompous follies of Sir Walter, Elizabeth, and Mary. I absolutely adore Admiral and Mrs. Croft and I think they win the Cutest Couple award for all of Austen’s books.
The only thing I don’t like is at the very end when Anne says she was right to submit to Lady Russell the first time. Boo. Hiss. I think one of Jane Austen’s brothers must have put that in there after their sister died. It’s so out of character for spunky Jane.
The only thing I don’t like is at the very end when Anne says she was right to submit to Lady Russell the first time. Boo. Hiss. I think one of Jane Austen’s brothers must have put that in there after their sister died. It’s so out of character for spunky Jane.