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A review by nitya
Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen, Nancy Butler, Sonny Liew
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Confession: I haven't read the actual book, only watched the 1995 film and the TV miniseries. While I know the basic plotline and cast of characters, I can't/won't comment on the accuracy of the adaptations.
That being said....I quite enjoyed this! The art might seem cartoonish to some; I found it whimsical and lovely. The costumes, houses, and landscapes (like the moors) were beautifully done too. I really appreciated the visuals since the names got confusing at times (Cleveland, Berkeley Street, etc). And I didn't know that Elinor and Marianne were teens (19 and 16) in the novel! So that threw me for a loop, especially with the constant talk of marriage, the church and having children. Yes, I understand this is regency fiction and I am probably judging too much from a 2020 lens.
I do adore Austen's humor and sharp observations of English society, and always will. I am more thankful that people are retelling her stories even now, with an inclusive and more critical perspective.
That being said....I quite enjoyed this! The art might seem cartoonish to some; I found it whimsical and lovely. The costumes, houses, and landscapes (like the moors) were beautifully done too. I really appreciated the visuals since the names got confusing at times (Cleveland, Berkeley Street, etc). And I didn't know that Elinor and Marianne were teens (19 and 16) in the novel! So that threw me for a loop, especially with the constant talk of marriage, the church and having children. Yes, I understand this is regency fiction and I am probably judging too much from a 2020 lens.
I do adore Austen's humor and sharp observations of English society, and always will. I am more thankful that people are retelling her stories even now, with an inclusive and more critical perspective.