tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post7572923226672358232..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: Persuasion - Jane AustenSandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-37898364871521216502009-05-15T09:43:00.000-04:002009-05-15T09:43:00.000-04:00This is one of three books by Austen that I have n...This is one of three books by Austen that I have not read yet. i will get to themSerenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-47559951539311147022009-05-15T09:04:00.000-04:002009-05-15T09:04:00.000-04:00I really want to read this one! I've read 3 Auste...I really want to read this one! I've read 3 Austen books, but not this one.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><A HREF="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</A>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-51674607949762646952009-05-14T13:08:00.000-04:002009-05-14T13:08:00.000-04:00I just recently read this as my second Austen sele...I just recently read this as my second Austen selection, having read and loved P&P for years. I liked Persuasion quite a bit, but it was more somber, more mature and more heavy than P&P. I agree with you about Wentworth's character, though we don't really get to see a lot of Darcy either. Anyway, I love Jane Austen (so far), and I look forward to your future reviews.Jessicahttp://thebluestockings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-63154763090114814782009-05-11T12:57:00.000-04:002009-05-11T12:57:00.000-04:00I've never read any Austen, but really want to rea...I've never read any Austen, but really want to read one this year for the Classics Challege. I'll be watching to see which one is your fave and start there!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-603377895465044842009-05-10T21:52:00.000-04:002009-05-10T21:52:00.000-04:00I've only read two books by Jane Austen so far, bu...I've only read two books by Jane Austen so far, but I've all her books in my pile! I look forward to reading them in the near future. Who knows, her books might be my next choice for the Classics Reading Challenge!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-79230622171970957222009-05-10T15:40:00.000-04:002009-05-10T15:40:00.000-04:00Beth - thank you! I do intend to read everything ...Beth - thank you! I do intend to read everything she wrote. I rarely attach myself in this way to an author, but she's got her hold on me!<br /><br />Jackie - the first book I bought was "The Help", for my Southern Reading Challenge, but have since purchased a couple more, with at least a dozen saved for later. Molly told me I could download stuff for free, but I need instruction. I don't know how!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-80303415111904629002009-05-09T15:42:00.000-04:002009-05-09T15:42:00.000-04:00I assumed that you'd put this on your kindle and w...I assumed that you'd put this on your kindle and whizzed through it straight away!<br /><br />Have you worked out how to get all the classics on it for free?<br /><br />Which is going to be your first kindle read?<br /><br />I hope you're having a great weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-80833559948372823902009-05-09T12:04:00.000-04:002009-05-09T12:04:00.000-04:00All I can really say here is (1) fantastic review ...All I can really say here is (1) fantastic review and (2) you MUST read everything Austen wrote.<br /><br />I reread Austen periodically. I think Susan is the only thing I haven't yet read (why? who knows), and I plan to read that this year.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-30420888378694913422009-05-09T11:08:00.000-04:002009-05-09T11:08:00.000-04:00James - you know it's funny, one of the teachers a...James - you know it's funny, one of the teachers at the kids' school commented on the Jane Austen book I was carrying around, and they said "didn't you get enough of her in school?". And I said, "I got NONE of Jane in school...that is probably why I love her!" So you are probably right. I would not have appreciated her when I was younger, I don't think.<br /><br />Molly - you definitely have a head start on me! I'm aiming to get to them all eventually! Maybe someone will come up with a Jane Austen reading challenge!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-50438120876906272562009-05-09T10:47:00.000-04:002009-05-09T10:47:00.000-04:00I, too, avoided Jane Austen until later in life. ...I, too, avoided Jane Austen until later in life. In fact, I didn't read her until I knew I had teach Pride and Prejudice. I do not enjoy romance fiction either, but Jane Austen is so much more than that. I think I enjoy her ironic wit almost more than her detailed character development.<br /><br />I had hoped to read all 6 of her novels this summer, but not sure I will manage that. I have already read P&P (multiple times), Northanger Abby, and Mansfield Park. I think I should at least try to read Persuasion this summer, based on your great review.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-12028803968406294582009-05-09T10:06:00.000-04:002009-05-09T10:06:00.000-04:00I mean no offense when I say this, but I think you...I mean no offense when I say this, but I think you're lucky not to have discovered Jane before now. Too many people have Jane forced on them before they are ready for her. She writes about young people but I don't think her books are really for young people. <br /><br />I had to read P&P in high school, and ended up copying my friends notes for most of it. But, I tried her again 20 years later and loved it all. There is no one like her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-12653056685051495722009-05-09T08:09:00.000-04:002009-05-09T08:09:00.000-04:00Jackie - yes, I've been pretty productive lately (...Jackie - yes, I've been pretty productive lately (not because of the Kindle though!). It helps when I read books with the kids, and when I'm reading things that are less than 400 pages! I haven't read anything yet on my Kindle, though I've bought a few books. I figure I need to read as many of my hard books now, before I start traveling!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-72142019684213264882009-05-09T07:46:00.000-04:002009-05-09T07:46:00.000-04:00I haven't read this one yet - I'll have to get rou...I haven't read this one yet - I'll have to get round to it one day, as I did enjoy Jane Eyre.<br /><br />Your reading speed seems to picking up - your reviews are coming thick and fast at the moment! Is this thanks to your kindle?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-87855599086773104892009-05-09T06:41:00.000-04:002009-05-09T06:41:00.000-04:00Shelley - You are right, it did start out a little...Shelley - You are right, it did start out a little slow, although I still love her way with the tedium! <br /><br />Matt - I feel the exact same way. I'm not a romantic, and mush generally annoys me. But there is something about Jane that you can't resist. Maybe it is the way everything is so restrained.<br /><br />Iliana - well, I've got them all so I'm sure I get to everything sooner or later. My daughter's name is Emma so she is voting that I read that one next!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-2197597548853027982009-05-08T22:06:00.000-04:002009-05-08T22:06:00.000-04:00Don't feel bad, I feel like I've discovere...Don't feel bad, I feel like I've discovered Austen not too long ago either. Oddly enough I feel as if I'm working my way up to P&P. I loved Northanger Abbey and Emma. Maybe Persuassion will be next for me :)Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-34805768606338247142009-05-08T19:42:00.000-04:002009-05-08T19:42:00.000-04:00Jane Austen has the knack for appealing readers to...Jane Austen has the knack for appealing readers to the sense of morality through a romance story. I am not usually a fan of romantic tales but I love Jane Austen.<br /><br />This one and Emma are up next for my Austen journey. Thanks for a thoughtful review!Matthttp://mattviews.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-1614259215094125842009-05-08T19:07:00.000-04:002009-05-08T19:07:00.000-04:00I love Jane as well! This is one of my favorites ...I love Jane as well! This is one of my favorites of hers although I felt the story really didn't get moving until the 7th or 8th chapter. The beginning was a bit slow for me. It is sad she died, just think of all the great books she might have written!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928602333782542965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-74150263203191181522009-05-08T19:02:00.000-04:002009-05-08T19:02:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928602333782542965noreply@blogger.com