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3.11 AVERAGE
3.11 AVERAGE
I expected this to max out on the cheese factor. But, Trollope actually EXCELLED at capturing the essence of the characters and I really enjoyed the book.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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:
N/A
I felt Trollope made enough updates to make the story modern but I wished she had given us more of each of the romantic backstories. I felt there was too little time devoted to Ed and Ellie, Marianne and Wills and Marianne and Bill to establish the passionate feelings that would inspire such heartache. If someone wasn’t familiar with Austen’s original work, I think you would be a bit lost, as though this modernization can’t really stand on its own.
Very well adapted to modern times. It's just that this is one of my least favourite Jane Austen books. I absolutely hate the character of Maryanne.
Any way, it was a sweet adaptation.
Any way, it was a sweet adaptation.
An enjoyable read - admittedly, I have not yet read the original Jane Austen novel that this book is based on, so I cannot compare the two, which probably impacts my opinion of it, compared to people who have done.
I'd been told by a friend that Sense and Sensibility was her favourite Austen novel, then saw this the next day at the library, so I picked it up. It has encouraged me to venture into Jane Austen novels in the future.
I'd been told by a friend that Sense and Sensibility was her favourite Austen novel, then saw this the next day at the library, so I picked it up. It has encouraged me to venture into Jane Austen novels in the future.
I had high hopes for this project, admittedly my expectations were probably too high. The modernization of this story felt forced, like the author was trying so hard to find a modern day equivalent for certain ways of life. I can only imagine modern day British people don't sit around and gossip about families forcing their children to marry heirs of other families to the extent that this novel portrays. I also felt that the characters fell flat and I found it impossible to connect to a single on of them, including Elinor. It was an entertaining and quick read but it did not wow me. I'm holding out hope for the other books in the series.
A rewrite of the Jane Austen's original, it does not offer much in terms of story or reading experience.
Follow the link for a detailed review.
http://onerightword.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/sense-and-sensibility-joanna-trollope.html
Follow the link for a detailed review.
http://onerightword.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/sense-and-sensibility-joanna-trollope.html
TBH, sense and sensibility is one of my least favorite Austen books but I thought I'd see if the modern retelling of it would be good. It was fine, like the original, just not my favorite. Also I love that these modern retellings are still written by an older person. The story was the same they just threw in texting and Facebook every once in awhile. Overall I'm loving the Austen project though. It's fun and I'll continue to recommend for other Jane Austen fans.
This is supposed to be a modern retelling of Sense and sensibility. It isn't. It's the exact same book but with mentions of laptops and iphones. That's it. Trollope doesn't adapt the storylines to the 21st century: she leaves them exactly as they are. Therefore, nothing makes sense. In the original, Marianne and Willoughby fall in love in two days because, well, Marianne probably hadn't seen an attractive man her own age in her whole life. It's understandable. Here? It makes no sense. And the mother being super chill about the whole thing? He gives her a car when they've known one another for days!!!
The whole Elinor/Edward/Lucy triangle also makes zero sense in a modern setting. In Austen's time Edward leaving Lucy would ruin Lucy's life and reputation. Nowadays? If he wasn't in love with her anymore, he could break off the engagement and move on. Also, Elinor and Edward barely interact. Same goes for Marianne and Brandon, who don't seem to even have a conversation in the whole book until the very end. But for some reason, he's completely in love. Right.
The whole point of a modern adaptation is to adapt the storylines in a way that would make sense in the modern setting. You can't leave the story as is, because the whole culture has changed. This is lazy writing and a cash grab.
The whole Elinor/Edward/Lucy triangle also makes zero sense in a modern setting. In Austen's time Edward leaving Lucy would ruin Lucy's life and reputation. Nowadays? If he wasn't in love with her anymore, he could break off the engagement and move on. Also, Elinor and Edward barely interact. Same goes for Marianne and Brandon, who don't seem to even have a conversation in the whole book until the very end. But for some reason, he's completely in love. Right.
The whole point of a modern adaptation is to adapt the storylines in a way that would make sense in the modern setting. You can't leave the story as is, because the whole culture has changed. This is lazy writing and a cash grab.