Mansfield Park Read-Along Discussion #1
Hey readers and friends! Today I present you with my
contribution the first discussion of the Mansfield Park Read-Along, hosted by
Amber.
General
Impressions
I have to admit, this one is starting out a little slow
for me. I don’t dislike the book at all, it just doesn’t catch my attention
quite the way some of Austen’s other novels do. I do like Fanny. She is quiet
and we haven’t heard a ton from her so far, but according to what we have
heard, she seems sweet. The Bertrams on the other hand…. Lordy! They’re
something else. I think Edmund seems all right. He’s not a bad sort, but not my
favorite hero. I really don’t care for Maria or Julia. They are rather spoiled.
Their mother and father are awful. And the Crawfords. Henry does annoy me, as
does Mary. They certainly think a lot of themselves!
Discussion
Questions
Would you consider
the Bertram family taking Fanny to be a kindness in the long run? If so, why? If
not, could it have been a kindness if they approached things differently?
I’m sort of torn on this question. I almost think that
perhaps it was kind for them to take Fanny in. I can remember from the first
time I read this novel that the Price home is not a happy one. Yet the Bertrams
are not a very happy family, either.
Imagine you had
joined the group on their Sotherton trip which part of the trip would you have
most enjoyed? Would we find you wondering the halls or meandering through the
wilderness?
Probably a bit of both. It seems like a neat place. I
would want to see the inside of the house as well as the grounds surrounding
it.
Thanks for stopping by today! I’m looking forward to
reading the rest of Mansfield Park
and our future discussions.
-Miranda Atchley
Thank you so much for participating in the start of our discussion, Miranda! There definitely seems to be a lot to view at Sotherton...and a lot to enjoy both indoors and out. :) And yep, this cast of characters hasn't made themselves all that likable!
ReplyDeleteExcited to be reading another Jane Austen novel together!
~Amber
Thank YOU for hosting, Amber! I am enjoying the read-along, even if I haven't been too vocal about it on Twitter. ;-) I'm looking forward to next week, because I do think there will be more to discuss!
DeleteI agree with you, this one is starting out a bit slow and the characters are not shining like other Austen novels. I too don't dislike it, it just is not a favorite. BUT, I do enjoy discussing it with everyone and finding out their thoughts as well. I enjoyed your post! See you next week!
ReplyDeleteRight, Julie? It's not a bad book, but doesn't compare to books like Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility! I'm glad you enjoyed my post! I'm coming over to read yours now! :-)
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