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I picked this book up because I was desperately looking for something to transport me from my daily life, and, "Wow," I forgot just how good Austen is. Soon I found myself up at 1 a.m., pouring over this story.
The last time I read this story was about 8 years ago and it's always interesting to see what aspects of a book come through, dependent on my current mood or perspective. This time, Anne seemed so very tender. That tenderness came forth as the source of her deep appeal to both men and wom ...more
The last time I read this story was about 8 years ago and it's always interesting to see what aspects of a book come through, dependent on my current mood or perspective. This time, Anne seemed so very tender. That tenderness came forth as the source of her deep appeal to both men and wom ...more
That's it- I'm done with Jane Austen. I've tried. I have now read two of her books, and that is enough of my time wasted. I don't understand what the big deal is- I just find her novels so unbelievably boring. I apologize to those of you who love her work, but it really really is not for me. I really did try my best, and right now I'm just patting myself on the back for finally finishing this little book after starting it a dozen times. Love her if you want; she just is not for me.
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