Goodreads Synopsis: In her final novel, as in her earlier ones, Jane Austen uses a love story to explore and gently satirize social pretensions and emotional confusion.Persuasion follows the romance of Anne Elliot and naval officer Frederick Wentworth. They were happily engaged until Anne’s friend, Lady Russell, persuaded her that Frederick was “unworthy.” Now, eight years later, Frederick returns, a wealthy captain in the navy, while Anne’s family teeters on the edge of bankruptcy. They still love each other, but their past mistakes threaten to keep them apart. Austen may seem to paint on a small canvas, but her characters contain the full range of human passion and moral complexity, and the author’s generous spirit renders them all with understanding, compassion, and humor.
My Thoughts:
- It took about 50 pages for the story to get good, but after that I was hooked.
- There were a lot of characters, and it was hard to keep track of who was who. There were so many in-laws and in-laws of in-laws. Watching the movie helped a lot with figuring out the characters.
- I love Anne! She is so plain and kind. I loved seeing a meek female protagonist. I could relate to her shyness.
- I LOVED the letter in the end. Letters are so personal and intimate, and I just love that is how Captain Wentworth chose to express himself.
- I wish there was a prequel. I want to know exactly what happened in past. How did Anne and Wentworth meet? How exactly did Lady Russel break them up? It is so intriguing.
- I love the idea of these two people rediscovering their love for one another. We need more second chance love stories.
- I want to know what happens to Mr. Elliot and Kellynch. I also want to know what happens to Anne's father and Elizabeth.
- Great story! Why did it take me so long to read this!?
- There were a lot of characters, and it was hard to keep track of who was who. There were so many in-laws and in-laws of in-laws. Watching the movie helped a lot with figuring out the characters.
- I love Anne! She is so plain and kind. I loved seeing a meek female protagonist. I could relate to her shyness.
- I LOVED the letter in the end. Letters are so personal and intimate, and I just love that is how Captain Wentworth chose to express himself.
- I wish there was a prequel. I want to know exactly what happened in past. How did Anne and Wentworth meet? How exactly did Lady Russel break them up? It is so intriguing.
- I love the idea of these two people rediscovering their love for one another. We need more second chance love stories.
- I want to know what happens to Mr. Elliot and Kellynch. I also want to know what happens to Anne's father and Elizabeth.
- Great story! Why did it take me so long to read this!?
