Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen with Ros Ballaster (Contributor), Tony Tanner (Contributor)

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen with Ros Ballaster (Contributor), Tony Tanner (Contributor)

fiction classics romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced

353 pages | first published 1811

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Jane Austen's subtle and witty novel of secrets and suppression, lies and seduction, brilliantly portrays a world where rigid social convention clashes with the impulses of the heart. It tells the story of two very different sisters who find thems...
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Summary of 34775 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
lighthearted 57%
funny 37%
reflective 37%
hopeful 27%
relaxing 26%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
tense 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | 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: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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