Austen heroines, heroes, and ARCs

[trainwind]

I haven't done one of these in a long time, but I saw this one on the blog of the lovely Suzie Townsend -- otherwise known as my boss -- and it was too good to pass up.



I am not surprised about this result, even if I've always identified most with Anne Eliott. Like Anne, I am a dweller. And not like, "I live someplace," but like, "I spend a lot of

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[icebellaseahawk]

I suppose that works. I have been known to freak myself out in dark, scary places.

[trainwind]

Or: You have a fabulous imagination. I like to spin it that way.

[phrenk]

I got Elinor, too. I do love Elinor. I don't know about Lizzy vs. Darcy; I'm not sure either of them are for me even as I adore them. To go with the obvious words, Elizabeth's prejudice would make her a difficult friend at times, while Darcy's pride would make him hard to relate to. I think I'd end up choosing Darcy because once you get past his reserve he is a big marshmallow.

[trainwind]

Woo! We are Elinor soul mates! I don't know if I'd have her patience with Marianne's drama, though...

You make a good point. Marshmallow Darcy! But, I think I would enjoy Lizzy's company more, even if I might be wary of her at first. She might not like me, though -- I'd probably call her out on her snobbishness!