A review by bookedbymadeline
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Definitely top 3 Austen novels! No big declarations of love like in P&P or Persuasion, the romance and affection are shown more through small actions (and third person proclamations). I would’ve loved to have “heard” the proposals instead of being told about them but I think people whose love language is acts of service will find Sense & Sensibility to be one of Austen’s most romantic novels ❤️
The romance is what I’d call a quiet romance/affection in the stolen glances and small actions offered by the love interests! So even though there aren’t big, obvious romantic gestures and words I was still giggling and kicking my feet over these characters.
The novel is also more about the relationship between Marianne and Elinor than romantic relationships. I loved watching them grow throughout the novel too! Colonel Brandon has my heart, he’s described as stern/serious but he’s just a big cinnamon roll softie!! And Marianne is me; Her love of books, Autumn, and her hopelessly romantic nature felt so near to my heart and relatable (even though I’m an elder sister like Elinor).
The romance is what I’d call a quiet romance/affection in the stolen glances and small actions offered by the love interests! So even though there aren’t big, obvious romantic gestures and words I was still giggling and kicking my feet over these characters.
The novel is also more about the relationship between Marianne and Elinor than romantic relationships. I loved watching them grow throughout the novel too! Colonel Brandon has my heart, he’s described as stern/serious but he’s just a big cinnamon roll softie!! And Marianne is me; Her love of books, Autumn, and her hopelessly romantic nature felt so near to my heart and relatable (even though I’m an elder sister like Elinor).
It slowed a little in the middle but overall this book held my attention and I didn’t want to put it down. I have many highlighted and marked passages because as always, Austen’s prose is gorgeous!
I’ve technically read all of Austen’s novels now-I did DNF Mansfield Park and I’m not sure if I’ll give it another chance or not-so these are my current (and possibly final) rankings:
1.Persuasion (my first Austen)
2.Pride and Prejudice
3.Sense and Sensibility
4.Northanger Abbey
5.Emma
6.Mansfield Park (for now as default since it’s the only one I DNFd)
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.5/5)