I just recently read "Persuasion", by Jane Austen, again (for like the third time) and it is an excellent book! I've heard some people say that it is not one of Austen's best books, but I disagree. It's definitely one of Austen's best! Here's why:
1. Anne is a perfect heroine. Not in the sense that she is just too good to be believable, but she is a great role model. Unlike other Austen heroines she has good sense and a helpful personality.
2. The story draws you in from the beginning. You might say, "wait a minute, I read this book and it starts with the history of the Elliot's (Anne's family), how is that interesting?" Well, whenever a history comes along I have to start figuring out how this fits with the story. If we pay attention we catch things earlier and can understand things better if we read this whole history. Also, this was a great way for Austen to introduce all the Elliot's together and then we get to know each of them afterword.
3. God's plan. This book has a good example of God's providence in it. I won't give the story away, but it has to do with our heroine and 8 years gone by.
So, I hope I made you want to read it now. One good thing is that it is actually one of Austen's shorter books. :) Enjoy!
1. Anne is a perfect heroine. Not in the sense that she is just too good to be believable, but she is a great role model. Unlike other Austen heroines she has good sense and a helpful personality.
2. The story draws you in from the beginning. You might say, "wait a minute, I read this book and it starts with the history of the Elliot's (Anne's family), how is that interesting?" Well, whenever a history comes along I have to start figuring out how this fits with the story. If we pay attention we catch things earlier and can understand things better if we read this whole history. Also, this was a great way for Austen to introduce all the Elliot's together and then we get to know each of them afterword.
3. God's plan. This book has a good example of God's providence in it. I won't give the story away, but it has to do with our heroine and 8 years gone by.
So, I hope I made you want to read it now. One good thing is that it is actually one of Austen's shorter books. :) Enjoy!
