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Lore Segal recommended Persuasion in Books (curated)

Persuasion

Jane Austen | 1817 | Essays, Romance

8.3

(29 Ratings)

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"Most of my recent essays include a reference to Jane Austen and to my mum. I read and reread "Persuasion" for its painful rendering of love that continues in the absence of an object, and for the delicacy of its heroine’s goodness. Anne, in the sadness of what she believes to be her ruined life, can be concerned to prevent a country walk from being spoiled by her sister Mary-- a marvelous depiction of obnoxiousness. And the happy ending is delicious."

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Betsy Brandt recommended Postcards from the Edge (1990) in Movies (curated)

"My brother and his family were in town and my sister-in-law’s never seen it. I’m like, “How have you not?” She’s five years older than me. I’m like, “How have you not seen that?” I read the books. You feel like you’re bipolar when you read it. I think that’s as close as anyone who does not suffer from that illness, that you can understand it. It’s the way [Carrie Fisher] writes that. What a talent and what a loss."

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Emma @ The Movies (1786 KP) rated Finding your feet (2018) in Movies

Sep 25, 2019

Finding your feet (2018)

2018 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

6.6

(5 Ratings)

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On the eve of retirement a middle class, judgemental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives on an impoverished inner-city council estate.

This is a wonderful combination of some super talent. A really nice quality film, simply story and really enjoyable. I don't know what else to say about this one. Pleasing, with a some laughs and a little bit of heartbreak.