If this wasn't Austen, and as such peppered with her wonderful turn of phrase, I would probably have hated this. I can't stand a single one of these characters, particularly Fanny. I previously stated that I have a special love for Austen's self-sacrificing characters. Fanny goes too far in that ...
If this wasn't Austen, and as such peppered with her wonderful turn of phrase, I would probably have hated this. I can't stand a single one of these characters, particularly Fanny. I previously stated that I have a special love for Austen's self-sacrificing characters. Fanny goes too far in that ...
I could learn a thing or two from Fanny Price. Initially, I found her to be a bit of a drip and I wanted to prod her. Do something, say something! As the story progressed, I found myself fascinated by her calm demeanor, by her ability to observe without comment. I am not like this. I am often descri...
A very good story, as expected from Jane Austen. But I have to say, it's not one of my favorites. I had a hard time finding any of the characters sympathetic - Fanny and Edmund came across as so virtuous as to be prudish, while the rest were just foolish - except for Mrs. Norris, of course, who wa...
A very good story, as expected from Jane Austen. But I have to say, it's not one of my favorites. I had a hard time finding any of the characters sympathetic - Fanny and Edmund came across as so virtuous as to be prudish, while the rest were just foolish - except for Mrs. Norris, of course, who wa...
Fanny may be more timid, prude, and boring compared to the other heroines of Austen's works. However, in the end, she still stands up for herself and does what she feels is right in her heart. How can anyone not be proud of that?The book dragged in the beginning for me. Fanny's situation isn't reall...
I've never been a huge fan of Jane Austen, even though it seems like I should be. This book was well-written and, for the most part, engaging, but I don't feel like I have enough of an opinion about it even to rate it (and, uh, that's not usually a problem for me).A lot of the ratings seem to turn o...
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