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Book Review of Persuasion

Persuasion
Persuasion
Author: Jane Austen
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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This is my favorite book written by Jane Austen. Not that I've read all of them, I still need to read Mansfield Park, but that's beside the point. This last novel by Austen combines her personality analysis with her wonderful storytelling skills in a way that, in my opinion, surpasses even Pride and Prejudice.

Shocking, I know.

I heartily recommend the reading of this book to anyone who will understand and appreciate it. In other words, anyone that is a "teenager" (young adult) should be able to read this novel with delight. Guys, you may not read it with delight, but, no doubt, you still will enjoy it. And I do so recommend you read it. It is not a sappy love story (I tend to despise those), as aforestated it is a wonderful analysis, story, and work of art. Yes, I think effective storytelling is a work of art.


(originally published: http://sophiesmindset.blogspot.com/2007/07/huxley-lewis-and-austen.html)