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Persuasion

Jane Austen

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Feb 12, 2011 Book Concierge rated it liked it

Shelves: library, concierge, jane-austen, 19th-century, classic

This was Austen’s last novel, and one would think it would be the ultimate work of a mature author who had honed her craft. But it isn’t. It’s not Austen’s fault. She grew quite ill and was not able to finish it.

There are still many of the elements of a treasured Austen classic here. She is able to turn a critical eye on the social mores of the time and expose the frustration and angst of the young women who were captives of their class and station in life. But the sparkling dialogue of her earl ...more

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Jan 22, 2015 Theresa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: classics-and-classic-redos, revisiting-faves, adapted-to-film-tv

Simply glorious! Just love how Anne takes herself in hand and goes after her own happiness! I have always loved Anne, surrounded by ninnies, narcissists, and having no one with whom to converse. Book is filled with gems, like the Admiral's 'refreshing turn about the room' and the Crofts puzzlement over the excess of mirrors in the master's dressing room. So glad I read it again.

ETA: I listened to Alison Larkin reading Persuasion during my drive there and back to friends for Thanksgiving. It was ...more

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Mar 07, 2022 debbicat *made of stardust* rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Loved it! Excellent narration! I was very familiar with the story by Jane Austen and the book itself has been popular in a few reading groups of mine. I was so excited to get this version to listen to. It did not disappoint! Very entertaining and highly recommended.

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