tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post6590783072066902008..comments2007-09-16T08:59:08.204-07:00Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72597855659267489672007-09-16T08:59:00.000-07:002007-09-16T08:59:00.000-07:00Although Persuasion was sitting on my TBR shelf along with some other of Jane Austen's novels, I think my first real interest in it was sparked with the mention of it in the movie Lake House. Anne doesn't quite have the spark that Emma and Lizzy have, but I really do like her character.Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-59629811005910836932007-09-15T20:31:00.000-07:002007-09-15T20:31:00.000-07:00While I've only read Pride and Prejudice and most of Emma (had to put it down when I went back to grad school and still haven't picked it back up yet), this is the book I know the least about. You're review is very encouraging - I'm glad you liked this book so much!Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58765101113672005902007-09-12T20:36:00.000-07:002007-09-12T20:36:00.000-07:00Gentle Reader - I can see why it is one of your favorites. It's very good. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie. :-)Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21421585375685122612007-09-12T19:19:00.000-07:002007-09-12T19:19:00.000-07:00Persuasion is one of my all-time favorite books, and the movie you're waiting for is great, too! Enjoy!Gentle Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18594240714787798612007-09-08T21:07:00.000-07:002007-09-08T21:07:00.000-07:00Gautami Tripathy - I think it would be a good one to reread. I'll probably wait a while before I do read it again though. Thanks for stopping by!<BR/><BR/>Carrie - I decided to try and simplify my reading/challege life a little. LOL <BR/><BR/>It will be interested to see how the books compare if you do decide to read them all next year. I've noticed that Austen definitely has certain hallmarks that appear in every book. <BR/><BR/>Barbara H. - Thanks, Barbara! Your review inspired me to read this one sooner than I had planned. :-)<BR/><BR/>I agree about the first sentence. It is off-putting.<BR/><BR/>Tara - Thanks, Tara! I'm looking forward to seeing the movie. It arrived in the mail, and now it's just a matter of getting my husband interested.Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72950797861018205412007-09-08T13:47:00.000-07:002007-09-08T13:47:00.000-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed Persuasion - I think you will really like the film.Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74284557875101228042007-09-08T07:03:00.000-07:002007-09-08T07:03:00.000-07:00I came over from Semicolon's and was surprised to see my name mentioned! I'm glad you enjoyed my review. I enjoyed yours, too.<BR/><BR/>I have to admit that first sentence of the book itself would have squelched my interest if I had not already seen the film version and knew what was coming.Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-5895970537047966872007-09-08T07:00:00.000-07:002007-09-08T07:00:00.000-07:00Woah! You seriously met a lot of goals in reading this one book! <BR/><BR/>It's been a long time since I've read this book. I don't remember liking it very much but I think that was because P&P was overshadowing it. I really ought to give it another chance. <BR/><BR/>Maybe next year I'll get around to doing the whole, "Read every book that author X ever wrote" thing, in which case Austen would definitely be on my list!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the review.Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-64414608555157015892007-09-07T22:16:00.000-07:002007-09-07T22:16:00.000-07:00I read that long time back. Time to re-read it. I am re-reading a lot of classics right now. <BR/><BR/>Persuasion is a very good book to re-read.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for recalling it for me!gautami tripathyhttp://readingandmorereading.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-80807983600727601642007-09-07T09:21:00.000-07:002007-09-07T09:21:00.000-07:00Stephanie - Thank you. :-) It is a great book.<BR/><BR/>Heather - Jane Austen's books seem perfect for rereading. I definitely want to reread this one someday.Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-22778294119282520342007-09-07T09:07:00.000-07:002007-09-07T09:07:00.000-07:00Great book - liked it alot when I read it last year and your review makes me want to dig it up again for a reread already!Orange Blossom Goddess (aka Heather)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13979896448183348883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14922451084538611012007-09-07T07:48:00.000-07:002007-09-07T07:48:00.000-07:00This is the first Jane Austen book I ever read. I really enjoyed it alot! <BR/><BR/>Great review!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-88393593747258876622007-09-06T18:36:00.000-07:002007-09-06T18:36:00.000-07:00Thank you Carrie K and Melody! :-)<BR/><BR/>Alisia - It is a very long first sentence! Haha Pride and Prejudice is still my favorite of the three I've read by Austen. We'll see how it holds up when I get to the rest of her books.Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-10850245210570289222007-09-06T16:55:00.000-07:002007-09-06T16:55:00.000-07:00Great review, Wendy! And what a nice cover, I like it.<BR/><BR/>I've not read a Jane Austen's novel yet, but I will soon. I've heard many great reviews about her works.Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76563320405313476882007-09-06T15:13:00.000-07:002007-09-06T15:13:00.000-07:00That's quite a long first sentence! I didn't like Persuasion quite as much as her others. But can you believe I haven't read Pride and Prejudice yet?Nyssanealahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01880042178848084407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89114923510195463542007-09-06T15:01:00.000-07:002007-09-06T15:01:00.000-07:00I've really got to read Persuasion. Great review!Carrie Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-52584634605052994352007-09-06T12:49:00.000-07:002007-09-06T12:49:00.000-07:00Tanabata - I really enjoyed it. I didn't know there was a newer version out. I'll have to check that one out too. <BR/><BR/>Kailana - If I hadn't reread Pride an Prejudice, I might not have bothered with her other books. I admit the first time I read P&P, I wasn't too impressed. The second time was the charm though and now it's one of my favorites.<BR/><BR/>Callista - Thanks! I feel that way about some authors too, just not interest in them even though they may be well known or popular. And I never really know why that is; just as you said, sometimes a book or author just doesn't interest me. <BR/><BR/>Andi - Thank you! I hope you enjoy it when you read it. :-)Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50734728395884478452007-09-06T10:41:00.000-07:002007-09-06T10:41:00.000-07:00Great review! I've had this one on my TBR for a longgg time now. I think it's time I bumped it up. If I can find it in all the boxes, that is.Andihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86982601399889870162007-09-06T08:15:00.000-07:002007-09-06T08:15:00.000-07:00I've added your review to the Book to Movie listing. I've never been interested in Jane Austen's books but then I've never given one a chance yet either. Not sure what it is about them that just doesn't interest me.Callistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04013633281843747712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-51214902568564253212007-09-06T07:07:00.000-07:002007-09-06T07:07:00.000-07:00I really need to read a Jane Austen, I have only ever read Pride and Prejudice and that was a few years ago.Kailanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13738898030450331202007-09-06T02:42:00.000-07:002007-09-06T02:42:00.000-07:00Persuasion is a great book. I reread it a few years ago but you're making me want to read it again. I've actually been feeling that way about all her books. <BR/>I'm looking forward to seeing the new version of Persuasion that aired on tv earlier this year in the UK.tanabatahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.com