helenedesal's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
subhashini's review against another edition
4.0
Many were the tears shed by them in their last adieus to a place so much beloved. "Dear, dear Norland!" said Marianne, as she wandered alone before the house, on the last evening of their being there; "when shall I cease to regret you!—when learn to feel a home elsewhere!—Oh! happy house, could you know what I suffer in now viewing you from this spot, from whence perhaps I may view you no more!—And you, ye well-known trees!—but you will continue the same.—No lea nof will decay because we are removed, nor any branch become motionless although we can observe you no longer!—No; you will continue the same; unconscious of the pleasure or the regret you occasion, and insensible of any change in those who walk under your shade!—But who will remain to enjoy you?"
talesof9b's review against another edition
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
disasterchick's review against another edition
4.0
I am a bit surprised that this was her first novel, however, this is more telling a story than story telling. While I liked Elinor - we do not get to know her as we do Elizabeth Bennett, and I could not stand Marianne thoughout most of the book. I never got the attachment to the main characters. Elizabeth I cannot help but love, but Elinor is that person you know you should like, but just don't mingle with very much. I wanted my heart to break as it did with Anne Elliot, but Elinor was so cold and proper and Marianne just falls in love way too quickly to really feel sorry for them. The story is good and I should see the movie again - it has been quite awhile. I probably would have liked it more if I didn't have such high expectations from Pride and Prejudice or Persuasion.
giuliasacco's review against another edition
3.0
Questa è la mia terza lettura della Austen, avendo già letto Orgoglio e pregiudizio, ed Emma.
Ed è proprio questo Ragione e sentimento ad avermi colpita di meno.
Per ragioni diverse, mi sono affezionata a entrambe le sorelle protagoniste, anche se Elinor è la mia preferita. E posso dire che meritava, senza fare spoiler, un interesse amoroso meno scialbo?
So che non si possono fare paragoni con Darcy, o anche Knightley, ma insomma, un minimo di carattere non guasterebbe.
Anche l'arco di Marianne mi ha un po' delusa, specie nel finale, che ho trovato affrettato: tra lei e il suo interesse amoroso mancano interazioni e dialoghi significativi, e per quanto l'abbinamento mi piaccia, avrei voluto di più.
Paradossalmente, più che il lato romantico/amoroso, ho apprezzato la varietà dei personaggi e il modo in cui la Austen ne cattura i tratti essenziali e ce li presenta. Anche lo stile mi è piaciuto.
3,5
Ed è proprio questo Ragione e sentimento ad avermi colpita di meno.
Per ragioni diverse, mi sono affezionata a entrambe le sorelle protagoniste, anche se Elinor è la mia preferita. E posso dire che meritava, senza fare spoiler, un interesse amoroso meno scialbo?
So che non si possono fare paragoni con Darcy, o anche Knightley, ma insomma, un minimo di carattere non guasterebbe.
Anche l'arco di Marianne mi ha un po' delusa, specie nel finale, che ho trovato affrettato: tra lei e il suo interesse amoroso mancano interazioni e dialoghi significativi, e per quanto l'abbinamento mi piaccia, avrei voluto di più.
Paradossalmente, più che il lato romantico/amoroso, ho apprezzato la varietà dei personaggi e il modo in cui la Austen ne cattura i tratti essenziali e ce li presenta. Anche lo stile mi è piaciuto.
3,5
itsdanixx's review against another edition
4.0
My third Jane Austen! I just love her world. While there was a very brief period of tediousness in the middle of this one, I was still extremely invested in the fates Elinor and Marianne. Elinor was my favourite in this one - the level-headed, sensible and extremely caring character that Austen writes so well.
jessiewrites's review against another edition
5.0
This is my favorite Jane Austen book. Marianne is definitely my favorite of the two sisters. The ending is adorable. Worth the read
Spoiler
I didn't ship Marriane and Colonel Brandon until the end, but I am totally on board nowvrop's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25