Sense and Sensibility by Linda M. Jennings, Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

Linda M. Jennings, Jane Austen

336 pages first pub 1811 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are two strikingly different sisters. On their father's death, the Estate goes to their brother John who, encouraged his his wife, goes against his father's wishes of looking after his sisters and step-mother. They ret...

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Moods

emotional 62%
lighthearted 58%
funny 37%
reflective 36%
hopeful 27%
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: 62% | 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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