Persuasion - Jane Austen
Book 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? Jane Austen once compared her writing to painting on a little bit of ivory, 2 inches square. Readers of Persuasion will discover that neither her skill for delicate, ironic observations on social custom, love, and marriage nor her ability to apply a sharp focus lens to English manners and morals has deserted her in her final finished work.
This was probably one of the shortest books that I've read all week. After I finished reading, I immediately started watching the movies that I borrowed. The second one was better than the first one because the cast was simply superior.
I got frustrated while reading this novel because I hated the fact that everyone kept interrupting Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth. Right when you think they are going to finally be together, someone just waltzes in and ruins the moment.
Although I didn't find much humor in this story, I was glad that the movie wasn't so bad, I enjoyed the pacing of the story and I look forward to reading Mansfield Park.
My estimation is that by the end of the year, I can finish reading all of Jane Austen's famous classics.
Honestly, I don't recommend watching the older version of the movie, you'll just get fed up watching it and pop in the newer version instead.
Rating: ★★★★☆