A review by ishitak14
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

I absolutely cherished the relationship between Marianne and Elinor. Jane Austen’s depiction of society is, as always, both credible and richly detailed. Elinor’s temperance and discretion perfectly balance Marianne’s passionate nature—and even extend to tempering her mother’s vivacity.

Although the sisters are quite different, they genuinely respect and embrace one another. It was a treat to see Mrs. Dashwood, who has traditionally been closer to Marianne, grow to understand her daughter Elinor in a new light.

Regarding the sisters’ love interests, however, I found them somewhat lackluster. I wasn’t entirely convinced by the equality of their matches; in my view, the girls—especially Elinor—deserved better.

Marianne, who once believed that one could fall in love only once, ultimately found herself experiencing love a second time. This unexpected turn reminded me of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai:

  “Hum ek baar jeete hain
  Ek baar marte hain
  Shaadi bhi ek baar hoti hai
  Aur pyar bhi ek hi baar hota hai”