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The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler
4.0
funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book is amazing for those who -despite what the title suggests- haven't read Austen and are looking for a light summer read. It won't do you much good to expect deep or expert takes on Austen's books. Nor should you, because the book is precisely about women who love these books but aren't literary experts and so their analysis is heavily inspired by what they encounter in their own lives. This idea that you can read a book twice and walk away with a different interpretation based on where you are in life is heavily emphasized. 

The characters and their story are immensely charming and the book presents a snapshot of their lives. It was really fun to learn about their past, their present and potential future. 

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