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A review by lucyturnsthepage
Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
4.0
This is the first of these retelling I have picked up and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. The focus is very much in the humour with Nadin's writing being entertaining throughout. The illustrations support this humour and help make the book feel accessible for young audiences.
My one complaint is that the simplification of the story does detract from Elinor's goodness and sense. Because the point is she does realise that Edward loves her despite his engagement to Lucy and her sorrow is that they can never be together in spite of this. Having Elinor question his love for her till the very end just detracted a little from my enjoyment of their relationship.
Nonetheless a lovely book for a young reader who wants to be introduced to Austen or indeed an older fan (as I am) who is looking for a light hearted, easy version of one of Austen's works.
My one complaint is that the simplification of the story does detract from Elinor's goodness and sense. Because the point is she does realise that Edward loves her despite his engagement to Lucy and her sorrow is that they can never be together in spite of this. Having Elinor question his love for her till the very end just detracted a little from my enjoyment of their relationship.
Nonetheless a lovely book for a young reader who wants to be introduced to Austen or indeed an older fan (as I am) who is looking for a light hearted, easy version of one of Austen's works.