Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen

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361 pages | first published 1811

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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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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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