Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen with Claire Lamont, Ros Ballaster

346 pages • first pub 1811 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced
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Sense and Sensibility is Jane Austen's first published novel and is the book that set her on the path to literary fame. This romantic comedy revolves around two sisters, Eliner and Marianne. When their father dies, his estate passes to their half-...

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Community Reviews

3.96
based on 86,128 reviews

Moods

emotional: 62%

lighthearted: 58%

funny: 39%

reflective: 35%

hopeful: 28%

relaxing: 24%

inspiring: 8%

challenging: 7%

sad: 7%

adventurous: 4%

tense: 4%

mysterious: 2%

informative: 1%

Pace

2% of readers chose fast
39% of readers chose medium
57% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

76% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
84% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

76% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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