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A review by s_ketchum
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was my first Austen, and it fell right in step with my interest in classical works.
Elinor & Marianne Dashwood are my favorite characters. Elinor plays the classic eldest sister role of caring for her families own interests before her own (even while battling her own pains), and Marianne is spirited & unafraid to show emotions (often expecting, if not commanding, her family to follow suit in such feeling).
Under the guise of an ‘Eros’ love story, this book captures the type of ‘Agape’ love that can (sometimes) only be found within our own family. It’s a book I look forward to returning to again.
Elinor & Marianne Dashwood are my favorite characters. Elinor plays the classic eldest sister role of caring for her families own interests before her own (even while battling her own pains), and Marianne is spirited & unafraid to show emotions (often expecting, if not commanding, her family to follow suit in such feeling).
Under the guise of an ‘Eros’ love story, this book captures the type of ‘Agape’ love that can (sometimes) only be found within our own family. It’s a book I look forward to returning to again.