Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense & Sensibility

Jane Austen

336 pages first pub 1811 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Sense and Sensibility is a delightful comedy of manners in which the sisters Elinor and Marianne represent these two qualities. Elinor's character is one of Augustan detachment, while Marianne, a fervent disciple of the Romantic Age, learns to cur...

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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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