Persuasion by Jane AustenAnother wonderful novel by Jane Austen and yet different from the others I have read because this is not about finding love for the first time. This is about finding love and giving it up and then getting a second chance.
Anne Elliot is a very endearing character. I liked her from the very beginning. She puts up with so much from her family and friends and does it with great patience and always with a smile. She is also vulnerable and a little sad. I was always rooting for a happy ending for her.
Absolutely beautiful prose. I loved getting to read Anne's feelings on everything. It is so real and relevant even today. I can imagine women today having the exact same reaction to seeing the one that got away and dissecting every encounter to determine if he still has feelings.
5/5
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I really need to read the Jane Austen books I have. There are just too many books to read.
ReplyDeleteThis is the kind of review that makes me want to stop what I'm doing.. go buy a copy of the book and just read. LOVE IT.. I know it is a must read for me.
ReplyDeleteHi Mari,
ReplyDeletePersuasion is my second favorite Austen. It only falls behind Pride and Prejudice.
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I love Persuasion. It rates up there with P&P. Anne is such a great character and deserves her happiness!
ReplyDeleteScrap Girl- There really are too many books to read! :) This is a good one.
ReplyDeleteToni- Thanks! You really should read it.
Grace- Yay, thanks! Off to check it out.
Black Sheep- It is up there for me too.
I have this one on my shelf, waiting to be read. Sounds like I'll enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI loved Persuasion, too, even if it's not my fave Austen. As it is, everything Austen is wonderful. :)
ReplyDeleteI can never find fault with Austen.
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