Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen

344 pages first pub 1811 (editions)

fiction classics romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 41,098 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
lighthearted 58%
funny 37%
reflective 36%
hopeful 27%
relaxing 26%
challenging 7%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%
adventurous 3%
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% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.93

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