Review Detail
4.6 3
Young Adult Fiction
260
Persuade yourself to read this!
(Updated: June 15, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
N/A
Writing Style
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
Reader reviewed by kim
Persuasion is in my own mind, Austen's greatest literary work. It was her final novel completed before her death and published posthumously. The passion between Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth is palpable and the "letter" at end always makes my eyes well up with tears. Some scholars say Austen based the character of Anne on herself, and it shows in the sheer passion of the novel. Like most of her works, she deals with the social issues of the time, and though the ending is predictable, at times it doesn't seem so which makes for a suspenseful read.
Persuasion is in my own mind, Austen's greatest literary work. It was her final novel completed before her death and published posthumously. The passion between Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth is palpable and the "letter" at end always makes my eyes well up with tears. Some scholars say Austen based the character of Anne on herself, and it shows in the sheer passion of the novel. Like most of her works, she deals with the social issues of the time, and though the ending is predictable, at times it doesn't seem so which makes for a suspenseful read.
G
Guest
Comments
Already have an account? Log in now or Create an account
Latest Additions
GET A YABC BUTTON!
We have all sorts of YABC buttons for your website. Grab one here and link to YABC!