Vicki of Reading At The Beach hosts A-Z Wednesday. Today’s letter is P.
I’m going with a classic this week. I read Persuasion in November of 2007 and rated it 5 out of 5 stars. At the time, I said that one reason I really enjoyed this book was that the main characters had some life experience that they were bringing with them. Anne was almost too perfect, but I still liked her and was rooting for her. This is not the edition I read, but I really like this cover.
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Anne Elliot, heroine of Austen’s last novel, did something we can all relate to: Long ago, she let the love of her life get away. In this case, she had allowed herself to be persuaded by a trusted family friend that the young man she loved wasn’t an adequate match, social stationwise, and that Anne could do better. The novel opens some seven years after Anne sent her beau packing, and she’s still alone. But then the guy she never stopped loving comes back from the sea. As always, Austen’s storytelling is so confident, you can’t help but allow yourself to be taken on the enjoyable journey. (Goodreads.com)
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Sounds like a book I would love to read. It’s on my TBR llist!
Read it long ago. I am not much of an Austen fan.
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One of many Austin books I haven’t read. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day!
Sherrie
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I’ve never read Austen. How sad is that?
Thanks for playing!
I also enjoyed Persuasion. My “P” book(s).
This was my least favorite of the Austen novels, but I still liked. Least favorite of novels I love isn’t very negative!
I haven’t (yet) read this. Someday, someday!
I love the color of that dress on the cover.
Love this book!
This is my favorite Austen and one of my ultimate favorites of all time. Three cheers for life experience!
Nice to find a fellow Jane Austen fan! I last read Persuasion a terribly long time ago. I think it’s time I rectify that.
OK, you made me want to read this book straightaway!
I have this one and may still read it for the Austen Challenge. Time is becoming very valuable!