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Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen

marcelabrina's review against another edition

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2.0

Yes, I know she just writes the same story over and over, which usually doesn't bother me because she's got a cutting witty only slightly more subtle than Wilde's. But even I couldn't buy this ending. May herald the end of my current Austen phase.

keira000's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

subpolka's review against another edition

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4.0

I’d never read an Austen - or seen a film adaptation - until this year and am unexpectedly hooked. Bury me in mountains upon mountains of that gentle 18th century prose, y’all! A balm for the soul in these Strange and Unnerving times...

Bonus: Austen’s a bit of an anti-establishment shit-talker - who knew! (probably everyone, but me) - so, like, come for said gentle prose, but stay for the social commentary.

leasummer's review against another edition

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4.0

What can one say about a classic that hasn't already been said?
I found the characters of Marianne and Elinor to be quite likable, despite Marianne's dramatics. The love stories are satisfying and all end up happy in the end.
I did feel the end of this book was rushed to sum up all the relationships, whether other parts are quite vividly described.

annimsal's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted

4.0

muffinthecat's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

cookerlives's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

avry_ln's review against another edition

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

triangle38's review against another edition

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

nguyenr's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0