Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen

409 pages first pub 1811 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42,224 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
lighthearted 58%
funny 37%
reflective 36%
hopeful 27%
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: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | 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: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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