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Blurb on the back: Twenty-seven-year old Anne Elliot is Austen's most adult heroine. Eight years before the story proper begins, she is happily betrothed to a naval officer, Frederick Wentworth, but she precipitously breaks off the engagement when persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that such a match is unworthy. The breakup produces in Anne a deep and long-lasting regret. When later Wentworth returns from sea a rich and successful captain, he finds Anne's family on the brink of financial ruin
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I've read three Jane Austen novels so far: Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Persuasion. Of the three, Persuasion is by far my favorite. It's much more serious than the other two, but I find Persuasion's quiet pacing, mature characters, and tender love story right up my alley. This is definitely one for my reread list.
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I liked the despair.
I feel like for me, personally, I noticed the humor/satire/wit a lot more in this novel. It was an enjoyable read and probably my second favorite Austen novel (after Pride & Prejudice).
Dec 08, 2009
Faith
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it was amazing
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Aug 17, 2015
Cate (The Professional Fangirl)
marked it as to-read
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