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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed the multitude of characters and the variety in personalities, in particular the greed displayed in Mr. and Mrs. John Dashwood, as well in Lucy Steele. The scene in which the Dashwood Couple diminishes the financial support to be given to their sisters (-in law) is truly a timeless comedic scene.
Additionally I enjoyed the fact that one‘s opinion could change with the characters, for Elinor‘s reasonable reflections made me question the conduct of characters more thoroughly. At first, for instance, Lucy‘s misconduct, in being ready to abandon the man who lost all connections due to his engagement with her and then just one upping him for his brother, didn’t strike me quite so severe at first. Rather I was mostly extremely surprised, which is why I liked Elinor breaking down her horror for Lucy‘s character and deeds.
Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed with the ending, since Marianne‘s marriage was essentially only a footnote - unbelievable, considering her convictions towards love and marriage. Indeed I was surprised how her ending was treated to abrupt, as though her heartbreak wasn’t the centerpiece of this story.
All in all I am fond of this book and thought it to be a refreshing read after Pride and Prejudice, for not every character in here is rich or marries rich. If there would have been a more detailed approach to Marianne‘s engagement and perhaps even more scenes with Colonal Brandon, this novel would have been even better. Nevertheless, I am confident in saying that I find Jane Austens writing very engaging and amusing. Thus I look forward to finally read my copy of ,,Persuasion“ which is currently lying on the desk across from me.
Additionally I enjoyed the fact that one‘s opinion could change with the characters, for Elinor‘s reasonable reflections made me question the conduct of characters more thoroughly. At first, for instance, Lucy‘s misconduct, in being ready to abandon the man who lost all connections due to his engagement with her and then just one upping him for his brother, didn’t strike me quite so severe at first. Rather I was mostly extremely surprised, which is why I liked Elinor breaking down her horror for Lucy‘s character and deeds.
Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed with the ending, since Marianne‘s marriage was essentially only a footnote - unbelievable, considering her convictions towards love and marriage. Indeed I was surprised how her ending was treated to abrupt, as though her heartbreak wasn’t the centerpiece of this story.
All in all I am fond of this book and thought it to be a refreshing read after Pride and Prejudice, for not every character in here is rich or marries rich. If there would have been a more detailed approach to Marianne‘s engagement and perhaps even more scenes with Colonal Brandon, this novel would have been even better. Nevertheless, I am confident in saying that I find Jane Austens writing very engaging and amusing. Thus I look forward to finally read my copy of ,,Persuasion“ which is currently lying on the desk across from me.
emotional
hopeful
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The beginning is hard to get through, but the conclusion is worth the persevering. A typical Jane Austen, with good characters and realistic dialogue and scenes. The two older sisters face the same trials in love and finish well. Their story is a sea of emotions and turns in the road, just like real life. I would recommend Jane Austen to any girl as a good model.
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really loved this book. The contrast between the sisters and how they each go about life and love made for insightful discussions. Foils without being obvious or cliché. Concepts of class, communication, romantic and maternal love.
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
slow-paced