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Sanditon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1925

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Jane Austen

Sanditon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1925
Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sanditon, England • 19th Century

Publication Year

1925

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

Sanditon follows Charlotte Heywood, who, after meeting Mr. and Mrs. Parker due to a carriage accident, travels with them to the coastal town of Sanditon. There, she navigates the ambitions of Mr. Parker to develop Sanditon into a resort, encounters various residents including the wealthy but miserly Lady Denham, and observes the complex social dynamics and health pretensions of the Parker family. The novel contains language about people with disabilities and race that may be considered offensive.

Romantic

Humorous

Adventurous

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

6,854 ratings

56%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jane Austen's unfinished novel, Sanditon, captures her sharp wit and keen social observations but leaves readers desiring closure. The fragment showcases vibrant characters and promising plotlines yet is marred by its abrupt ending. Enthusiasts appreciate its potential, though some feel its incompleteness is unsatisfying.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sanditon?

A reader who enjoys Sanditon by Jane Austen would likely appreciate detailed character studies, sharp social commentary, and wit within the context of early 19th-century English society. Fans of Pride and Prejudice by Austen and Middlemarch by George Eliot will find similar appeal in its insightful exploration of human nature and social conventions.

3.9

6,854 ratings

56%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sanditon, England • 19th Century

Publication Year

1925

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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