Penguin Classics Persuasion

My favorite Jane Austen novel.

The story is very typical Jane Austen. There's always the big reveal -- each puzzle falling into place before the principal characters come together. Ohhh...but the most memorable part of the book is Captain Wentworth's letter to Anne Elliot. If for that letter alone, I'll overlook the somewhat rush rush storytelling done to wrap up the story. In spite of that, it is still an...more

The story is very typical Jane Austen. There's always the big reveal -- each puzzle falling into place before the principal characters come together. Ohhh...but the most memorable part of the book is Captain Wentworth's letter to Anne Elliot. If for that letter alone, I'll overlook the somewhat rush rush storytelling done to wrap up the story. In spite of that, it is still an enjoyable read. After all, this is a Jane Austen novel we are talking about.   hide

It took me forever to read. I wanted more of Anne and Captain W....not enough to keep my interest.

I think I could honestly say that this is my favorite book of all time. It is an amazing story of love and passion. The ending is the best and gives me goose bumps just thinking about it. Highly recommend that you read this one.