Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen

361 pages • first pub 1811 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced
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Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elin...

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Community Reviews

3.95
based on 78,418 reviews

Moods

emotional: 62%

lighthearted: 58%

funny: 39%

reflective: 35%

hopeful: 28%

relaxing: 24%

challenging: 7%

inspiring: 7%

sad: 7%

adventurous: 4%

tense: 4%

mysterious: 2%

informative: 1%

Pace

3% 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?

7% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
84% of readers chose No
4% 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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