Liked It15 of 16 members found this review helpful“The posthumously published “Persuasion” is Austen’s most wintry novel, and Anne Elliot is Austen’s most mature heroine. Having learned all the lessons Austen has to teach – she has overcome pride and prejudice, she has balanced sense and sensibility, and she has the empathy of heart so carefully...” see full review » see other reviews » |
“I loved it but was amazed how quickly it wrapped up. Very straightforward. Upset me a bit becuz my story didnt exactly turn out that way. ”
Dominique v wrote this review 21 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This is one of my favorite books. The story turns out just the way I wanted it to.”
Crystal B wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“the best Austen wrote. Pity it was her last book! ”
Angela wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Ahhh, Jane Austen. It really doesn't get much better. And if it's Persuasion? It REALLY doesn't get much better...except for Anne of Green Gables.”
Karlyn M wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“for me it was a big diappointment. Reading all her other books, I found this to be too long for the point it was making. If you want to read it, please do so before pride and prejudice, and before sense and sensibility.”
Ranooshe wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I will tell about when I am done with it, but I am expecting it to be good.”
Madeleine H wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Jane Austen's works are pretty much the same. ”
therisG wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This story will always be relevant. ”
Anshika N wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Anne fell deeply in love with handsome young naval officer Frederick Wentworth at the age of nineteen. But with neither fortune nor rank to recommend him, Anne's family were against the match and persuaded her to break off the engagment. Eight years later, Anne has lived to regret her decision. She never stopped loving Frederick and when he returns from sea having his fortune and reputation, she can only watch as every eligible young woman in the district falls at his feet.
Can Frederick forgive Anna for listening to her family instead of her heart? ”