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A review by harry_lemon
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
4.5⭐
While I absolutely loved this, it's hard to compete with the GOAT that is Pride and Prejudice.
This book had such strong potential to dethrone my favorite, Pride and Prejudice, especially in the beginning with the character introductions. Even though it is a fantastic read, I didn't absolutely love it as much as it's more popular sister. That said, I think any fan of Austen would adore this book and love the characters and storyline.
It's a little lengthy (of course), but the story was engaging and I was eager to see how things all shaped up for Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. I love how these two act as counterparts: mind and heart, sense and sensibility. It's quite a genius idea of having two characters that have these inherent modes of viewing the world and relationships because the reader can align themselves with either of the sisters and see things through new perspectives from the other. I like to think I'm more Elinor, but I'm probably more of a Marianne...read into that what you will haha.
Overall, another wonderful Austen work. It'll be a minute before I read another, just so I can give myself time to marinade in the story, but I look forward to the next one!
While I absolutely loved this, it's hard to compete with the GOAT that is Pride and Prejudice.
This book had such strong potential to dethrone my favorite, Pride and Prejudice, especially in the beginning with the character introductions. Even though it is a fantastic read, I didn't absolutely love it as much as it's more popular sister. That said, I think any fan of Austen would adore this book and love the characters and storyline.
It's a little lengthy (of course), but the story was engaging and I was eager to see how things all shaped up for Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. I love how these two act as counterparts: mind and heart, sense and sensibility. It's quite a genius idea of having two characters that have these inherent modes of viewing the world and relationships because the reader can align themselves with either of the sisters and see things through new perspectives from the other. I like to think I'm more Elinor, but I'm probably more of a Marianne...read into that what you will haha.
Overall, another wonderful Austen work. It'll be a minute before I read another, just so I can give myself time to marinade in the story, but I look forward to the next one!