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Liked It20 of 21 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 » |
Didn’t Like It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “"Persuasion" was written by Jane Austen right before she died. There is an unsubstantiated story that as soon as she finished the novel, she keeled over and died. From boredom. Now, I don't know if that story is true or not, but having just finished the book, I think there might be some truth to...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“My favorite Austen”
kat hollinghead wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“this has always been my favorite jane austen book... always listen to your heart, in the end its the only thing that brings happiness even if you find pain along the way... ”
MARIA wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Another classic work of Jane Austen...Loved the characters of Anne Elliot and Fredrick Wentworth....”
Anuradha Mohankumar wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I would not dare rate Jane Austen. This was such a beautiful story of two worthy people who get a second chance at love.”
Sophia Rose wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I enjoyed this book for the most part. There were certainly sections where I found myself totally engrossed in the moment. But, the ending was so sudden and rushed, it left me feeling very unsatisfied. It seemed to me that the story deserved at least more than 4 pages to tie up the entire ending of the novel in a neat little bow.”
Sora wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I finally "get" Jane Austen! Maybe it's because I've tuned into the early nineteenth century language by reading Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. It's taken me a long time to realise Austen's delicate plots, wry humour and her characters. Once you get into the language, the characters, settings and dialogue really come off the page. If you get behind the setting of the gentry of early nineteenth century England, the characters come alive and are recognisable! No wonder Austen's novels are often used as archetypes for contemporary films and books.”
Anne Grange wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love it. I read it every year. It's my favorite Austen novel. It kind of snuck up on me.”
Jessica N wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I loved this book so much. It might actually be my favorite Austen of all time. Now I have a dilemma because I might be in love with Captain Wentworth, and he might be my favorite Austen man, but what about Darcy and Tilney? They're all so awesome. What am I going to do? I could really relate to Anne as well. Maybe it's that whole shy girl who really is not that appreciated by certain people, but sticks around anyway. Now, I've got to work out which is my favorite, or if they're all number one.”
Lauren R wrote this review Sunday, April 22, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Might be my favorite Jane Austen. ”
Janet A wrote this review Saturday, April 14, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Persuasion is the "adult" Pride and Prejudice. Rather than the lighthearted excitement of first love, Persuasion is a second chances story. And since I read it right after I broke up with my first love I completely connected with Anne, fell in love with Wentworth, and hoped my happy ending might come even close to theirs. ”
Jennifer Silverwood wrote this review Monday, April 9, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
