It is amazing how Jane Austen portrayed persuasion works very clear. When someone succeeds to persuade the others, it could lead a different result.
Like in this book Anne and Lady Russell for an example. If Lady Russell hadn't persuaded Anne to broke up with Frederick Wentworth, Anne would have eight years more a happy marriage life.
This is my second Jane Austen and by far this one is my favorite compared to pride and prejudice. The only downside from this book is how little Anne and Captain Wentworth's lovely dovey scene. If only Anne and Captain Wentworth have a bigger explanation portion, that would be perfect.
I read it in Bahasa Indonesia edition because, look at the cover, the translated version cover is so stunning, I couldn't resist to buy it. As expected, I have a few disappointment on the choice of words. I believe we can only fully understand a book if we read it in the original language, whether it is in English or Bahasa. I wouldn't try to read The Rainbow Troops because I prefer to read Laskar Pelangi in Bahasa, the original language.
This applies to persuasion as well. After I finish reading, I had to read two final chapters in English. The feels are right and better in the original one. Language holds an amazing power, there are some words that can't be translated and still have the same feels.
Regardless of my opinion about the translated language, I know I'm still going to buy the classic translated version in the future because of the beautiful cover. ❤
Rating 5/5 stars
Originally posted on my Goodreads page, January 17, 2016
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