Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen with Claire Lamont, Ros Ballaster

346 pages first pub 1811 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced
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Sense and Sensibility is Jane Austen's first published novel and is the book that set her on the path to literary fame. This romantic comedy revolves around two sisters, Eliner and Marianne. When their father dies, his estate passes to their half-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 62,436 reviews

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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