Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen with Ros Ballaster (Contributor), Tony Tanner (Contributor)

353 pages first pub 1811 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional lighthearted slow-paced
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Jane Austen's subtle and witty novel of secrets and suppression, lies and seduction, brilliantly portrays a world where rigid social convention clashes with the impulses of the heart. It tells the story of two very different sisters who find thems...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60,996 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: 61% | A mix: 30% | 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: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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