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Not as good as some of her others, but still a cracking read!!
The protagonist of this one is so introverted that reading about her made me feel as if I were underwater.
Probably the most philosophical of the Austen novels, tackling the thorny question of influence: is it ever ethical to exert one's influence on another? Is a resolute character more moral than a persuadable one?
Also the most weirdly evangelical. From what I understand, this was a significant influence in Austen's later years. ...more
Probably the most philosophical of the Austen novels, tackling the thorny question of influence: is it ever ethical to exert one's influence on another? Is a resolute character more moral than a persuadable one?
Also the most weirdly evangelical. From what I understand, this was a significant influence in Austen's later years. ...more
Girl likes boy, relatives don't. Boy makes good, relatives mostly like the boy. Girl meets another boy who really wants her. She still looks at the other boy. Accidents befall other women suitors. If I tell you any more I will ruin the ending.
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