Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen

367 pages • first pub 1811 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced

Description

In its marvelously perceptive portrayal of two young women in love, Sense and Sensibility is the answer to those critics and readers who believe that Jane Austen's novels, despite their perfection of form and tone, lack strong feeling. Its two he...

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Moods

emotional 62%
lighthearted 58%
funny 37%
reflective 36%
hopeful 28%
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: 76% | 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: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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