Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen

336 pages first pub 1811 (editions)

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For Elinor Dashwood, sensible and sensitive, and her romantic, impetuous younger sister Marianne, the prospect of marrying the men they love appears remote. In a world ruled by money and self-interest, the Dashwood sisters have neither fortune nor...

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Moods

emotional 62%
lighthearted 58%
funny 39%
reflective 36%
hopeful 28%
relaxing 25%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
adventurous 4%
tense 4%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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