A review by bluenicorn
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters, Jane Austen

4.0

I didn't think I'd like this... after all, I couldn't get into P&P&Z. But honestly- this was so different. It was much more seamlessly adapted to the 'sea monsters' angle. The writing was strong- and if you listen to it on audio, like I did, the voice acting was great, too. There's this wonderful juxtaposition of lofty, societal propriety with bloody, horrifying death and tragedy. And still funny. I think there's alot that lends itself to parody in Jane Austen, though- for instance: the sisters/daughters who aren't main characters. What are they doing throughout the rest of the book?? I found Margaret's role hilarious- not so much for what she did/didn't do, but for the way in which she's completely ignored. Because that's how I always felt about the other Austen characters.

I'd recommend it if you liked Sense & Sensibility or Jane Austen and you have a sense of humor.