Synopsis: Twenty-seven-year old Anne Elliot is Austen’s most adult heroine. Eight years before the story proper begins, she is happily betrothed to a naval officer, Frederick Wentworth, but she precipitously breaks off the engagement when persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that such a match is unworthy. The breakup produces in Anne a deep and long-lasting regret. When later Wentworth returns from sea a rich and successful captain, he finds Anne’s family on the brink of financial ruin and his own sister a tenant in Kellynch Hall, the Elliot estate. All the tension of the novel revolves around one question: Will Anne and Wentworth be reunited in their love?
Review: I do not read lots of classics but I made a decision to read everything that Jane Austen could have written. Persuasion is therefore my new challenge and I enjoyed reading it.
Anne Elliot is the third daughter of the family, the most forsaken and forgotten by all. Her father and sisters treat her all pretty bad, but it does not matter for the young woman, and she evolves in this context as she can while never complaining. Yet something always marks her past … Indeed, eight years ago Anne and Frederick broke up and since, she remains alone and refusing any suitor. Having been convinced by her family, the young woman didn’t leave with the man she agreed to marry and regrets her choice now. But life evolves and things completely change when one day, the debt accumulating, her family must rent their homes to avoid losing too much money. But what Anne did not expect to see is Frederick or rather his brother and sister to settle down in her old house, bringing the man she loves and bringing all the memories she believed buried.
It was an interesting story to follow and I confess that I looked forward to the meeting between our two heroes but this is not what I expected. I was hoping for them to finally talk and solve some of their problems, but it was not really the case. As in many of the novels of the author, there are many missed moments or failed meetings but eventually we end up with a pretty story. Anne is a touching heroine we hope to see happy, so she can finally have her own life but it is also something difficult to manage…
Jane Austen presents us once again a good story and I can’t wait to see my feelings about her other novels.
Christy
That’s great you’re making your way through all of her books. I should do that!
Melliane
yes I’m still at the beginning but it’s fun!
blodeuedd
They are sadly idiots cos of the era but yay for the ending
Melliane
yeah
Joy (Joyousreads)
I have a list of classics I want to get through as well, but then again, I have hundreds of books that need my attention. Sigh. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one, Melliane. This is my favourite Austen novel.
Melliane
right? I have the same problem lol
kindlemom1
So glad you loved this, it is one of my favorites from her!
Melliane
it was really nice!
Braine
I confess I haven’t read any of her books, but I never miss a chance to watch the movie adaptations lol.
Melliane
yes I love the movies!
kimbacaffeinate
So happy you are reading Jane’s books. I loved Persuasion, it is one of my favorites!!
Melliane
it’s a good one yes!
Sarah @ One Curvy Blogger
Ah, I love Jane Austin. Haven’t read Persuasion yet, but I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Melliane
it was nice
ShootingStarsMag
I like reading classics here and there. This is actually the only Austen novel I’ve read; I liked it overall.
Melliane
oh really? it’s my second
Ramona
Glad you enjoyed it! Applause, applause for your decision to check out some classics now and then 🙂 Wonderful review!
Melliane
right? it’s a good decision lol
Heidi
I am glad you enjoyed this, I am not the biggest fan of Austen, but perhaps it is because I need to give her another try as an adult.
Melliane
I only tried them this year
Lee
This is one of my favorites! I’ve read it so many times.
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Ah, a beloved classic that I still have yet to read! 🙂
Lily B
glad you gave this one a chance, for some reason I am indimidated to read her work. I really do want to.
Melliane
I was curious
Kim @ BookSwoon
What a wonderful goal – I’m so glad you enjoyed Jane Austen and Persuasion. I’ve have some classic that I would love to challenge myself to as well 🙂
Melliane
I have Pride & Prejudice, I need to read it!
Carole Rae
I am certainly glad you didn’t hate it! This is my favorite Austen novel!
Jennifer Bielman @ Bad Bird Reads
Sucks to be Anne. I never did read this one, but I want to one day.