A review by daytimebelle
Persuasion by Jane Austen

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

Persuasion is a book that, quite frankly, pierced my soul.

If you think Mr. Darcy is the epitome of Austen's dreamboats, Captain Wentworth gives him a serious run for his money. His letter to Anne near the end is, hands down, one of the most romantic moments in literature. "You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope." Excuse me while I swoon!

I love this book for its maturity. I found out Austen wrote this book later in her life, and it shows. The themes of regret, second chances, and enduring love hit differently than her earlier works. It's more reflective, more contemplative, and honestly, it resonated with me on a deeper level.

This is a tale of love lost and found, of enduring hope and the courage to seize second chances. I shall say, I am half-agony, half-hope, and wholly entertained.