Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen with Francesca Segal (Contributor)

fiction classics romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced

444 pages | first published 1811

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Elinor is as prudent as her sister Marianne is impetuous. Each must learn from the other after they are they are forced by their father's death to leave their home and enter into the contests of polite society. The charms of unsuitable men and the...
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Summary of 37162 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
lighthearted 57%
funny 37%
reflective 36%
hopeful 27%
relaxing 26%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | 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: 88% | Yes: 4% | 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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