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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.
nai98's review against another edition
5.0
Tenho o Coronel Brandon na mais alta estima!
De todos os personagens, o meu favorito foi o Coronel Brandon, toda a participação dele no livro e a forma como ele é descrito me faz ter inveja de qualquer mulher que se casar com ele. Um princeso, sensível, preocupado e apreciador dos talentos de sua amada, um querido sempre apaixonado!!
Sobre Elinor, gosto do modo racional dela de lidar com as situações em que foi colocada, acho que gostaria de me parecer mais com ela nessa questão... só não gostei da forma como ela se acha muito superior à Lucy (não que eu goste da Lucy). Já Marianne, é a vida inteira chata, imprudente, sentimental demais, cabeça dura etc, os únicos momentos bons dela foram quando descobriu sobre a situação de Elinor com Edward e também no final do livro, já que ela amadureceu consideravelmente.
Concluindo, o livro é uma delícia de ler. Amei as fofocas, os passeios, as picuinhas e o humor de alguns personagens. Toda a construção da história fez com que ela se tornasse muito agradável de ler.
De todos os personagens, o meu favorito foi o Coronel Brandon, toda a participação dele no livro e a forma como ele é descrito me faz ter inveja de qualquer mulher que se casar com ele. Um princeso, sensível, preocupado e apreciador dos talentos de sua amada, um querido sempre apaixonado!!
Sobre Elinor, gosto do modo racional dela de lidar com as situações em que foi colocada, acho que gostaria de me parecer mais com ela nessa questão... só não gostei da forma como ela se acha muito superior à Lucy (não que eu goste da Lucy). Já Marianne, é a vida inteira chata, imprudente, sentimental demais, cabeça dura etc, os únicos momentos bons dela foram quando descobriu sobre a situação de Elinor com Edward e também no final do livro, já que ela amadureceu consideravelmente.
Concluindo, o livro é uma delícia de ler. Amei as fofocas, os passeios, as picuinhas e o humor de alguns personagens. Toda a construção da história fez com que ela se tornasse muito agradável de ler.
lylie_van_bell's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
- No está mal, pero no lo recomendaría leer.
- Es una lectura medio difícil de leer en muchas partes, me costó entender varias conversaciones que tenían por lo rebuscadas que eran.
- Envejeció mal. La diferencia de edad 16 y 36 me parece un montón. Aunque, por lo menos esperó hasta que ella tuviera 19. Igual me dió asquete.
- Me gustó más orgullo y prejuicio y emma que esta.
- Entiendo que fue la primera novela Jane Austen y medio se nota.
- Me entretuvo bastante, pero ni en pepe la leería de vuelta.
- Cosas que me gustaron: la señora Jeggings, al principio me cayó mal pero luego que se la conoce mejor es un amor verdadero, sin malas intenciones.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Pregnancy