Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen with Hugh Thomson (Illustrator), Sophie Reynolds (Contributor)

464 pages • first pub 1811 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced

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Two sisters of opposing temperament but who share the pangs of tragic love provide the subjects for Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility. Elinor, practical and conventional, the epitome of sense, desires a man who is promised to another woman. Mari...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43,616 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
lighthearted 58%
funny 37%
reflective 36%
hopeful 28%
relaxing 26%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
adventurous 4%
tense 3%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 39%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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