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urvulgardarling's review against another edition
4.0
8.5/10
"To wish was to hope, and to hope was to expect"
as per usual, we ask and Austen delivers. This, while I do think is one of her weaker works, was naturally, beautiful and witty.
The dynamic between Elinor and Marianne is so nice and lovely and i could probably spend an eternity reading about them.
I mean, all of the characters in general had so much depth to them. My favorite chapter was definitely chapter 47 when Elinor and Marianne reflect together and talk to each other of each others' behavior.
I only think this is one of Austens weaker works because it definitely is a bit more immature than her other works and definitely less witty.
Still good though!
"To wish was to hope, and to hope was to expect"
as per usual, we ask and Austen delivers. This, while I do think is one of her weaker works, was naturally, beautiful and witty.
The dynamic between Elinor and Marianne is so nice and lovely and i could probably spend an eternity reading about them.
I mean, all of the characters in general had so much depth to them. My favorite chapter was definitely chapter 47 when Elinor and Marianne reflect together and talk to each other of each others' behavior.
I only think this is one of Austens weaker works because it definitely is a bit more immature than her other works and definitely less witty.
Still good though!
joshuaray's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed the book but probably need to reread it given the way I listened to it: the first 40% or so I listened to as an audiobook but only every so often. By the time I buckled down and listened to it for longer stretches and at smaller intervals between listens, I'd missed or forgotten quite a bit. But once I committed to listening, I quite enjoyed it! Will probably have to read it again someday (or at least see the movie haha).
holly98's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
andiapfel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
beatriix's review against another edition
3.0
Willoughby hijo de puta tienes lo que mereces. Y Brandon mozo eres majo pero coño no había alguien de tu edad. Elinor te quiero. Quién coño es Margaret.
autumnnovels's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
daisymayl's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mastersal's review against another edition
5.0
I've read this twice before I think - at least once near about when the Emma Thompson movie came out so looking forward to this 2021 reread. However, almost 1.5 months into reading this for a book club I am finally officially calling this finished.
As way of background - recently (over 2 months ago) friends of mine thought it would be good idea to go back and reread Austen to see how the books fare. Well, even though they are behind, I can report - Austen holds up very very well. Shocker!
There has been a lot said about this book which I won’t add too. I was just surprised at how easy this book was to read. I did listen to the audiobook which probably helped (the one by Blackstone, narrated by Wanda McCaddon) but the prose remains remarkably lucid to a modern ear.
Yes, the turn of phrase is more convoluted than some of the speech now, but I didn’t have any trouble following along. I also love the sheer nonsense that some of the character’s spew - all prattle and no substance. It was so funny - which I forgot about this book. My remembrance of this book was a more dour tone than it actually was.
From an audiobook perspective the chapter endings were a bit airport when listening. There didn’t seem to be enough pause between the chapters. Otherwise, the audio was pretty good.
All in all, I am retaining my 5 star rating for this - even though the Sense vs. Sensibility argument is on the nose and Elinor to a little too perfect - I was engaged through the read. I found myself grinning a lot - especially at Marianne who was such a ninny. This is still not my favourite of Austen’s works (that would be Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion).
I think it’s a time for a full reread of Austen’s book after this success.
As way of background - recently (over 2 months ago) friends of mine thought it would be good idea to go back and reread Austen to see how the books fare. Well, even though they are behind, I can report - Austen holds up very very well. Shocker!
There has been a lot said about this book which I won’t add too. I was just surprised at how easy this book was to read. I did listen to the audiobook which probably helped (the one by Blackstone, narrated by Wanda McCaddon) but the prose remains remarkably lucid to a modern ear.
Yes, the turn of phrase is more convoluted than some of the speech now, but I didn’t have any trouble following along. I also love the sheer nonsense that some of the character’s spew - all prattle and no substance. It was so funny - which I forgot about this book. My remembrance of this book was a more dour tone than it actually was.
From an audiobook perspective the chapter endings were a bit airport when listening. There didn’t seem to be enough pause between the chapters. Otherwise, the audio was pretty good.
All in all, I am retaining my 5 star rating for this - even though the Sense vs. Sensibility argument is on the nose and Elinor to a little too perfect - I was engaged through the read. I found myself grinning a lot - especially at Marianne who was such a ninny. This is still not my favourite of Austen’s works (that would be Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion).
I think it’s a time for a full reread of Austen’s book after this success.
palomien's review against another edition
4.0
Oh the pleasure of Austin's writing! Each sentence feels like a treat!
The only thing I didn't really like was the ending of Elinor's story. I somehow couldn't get attached to her love interest.
The only thing I didn't really like was the ending of Elinor's story. I somehow couldn't get attached to her love interest.