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An all time classic. This was the first novel that introduced me into the Jane Austen universe. A classic tale not only about romance, tradition, class and society; but a timeless love story that proves that first impressions cannot always be taken at face value. Sometimes, we, as people, must move past our own prejudices and pride, to look past what we wrongly presume to be the fault of others. Sometimes, those very faults that we deem and put onto others, are really just a reflection of the faults to our inner selves. Also, there's a reason as to why Pride & Prejudice is still beloved and adored by millions of readers, even to this very day. It's because it's a timeless tale, that spans across time, regardless of which century, one is reading it from. For the millions who loved it back then, millions more still continues to adore and read it to today; which is why, Pride & Prejudice continues to remain one of my most favorite of Jane Austen's novels.

Although Sense & Sensibility might have been Jane Austen’s debut first novel published more than two hundred years ago, it still remains a true and timeless classic that is beloved by millions, even to today. The universal themes of love, youth, society, wealth, poverty, romance and following one’s dreams, are such topics that all readers can identify with, regardless of their backgrounds. The sisters Elinor and Marianne are characters that many readers can sympathize with and root for. With Elinor, the calm, responsible and sensible sister, who represents the virtuous Austen heroine, is partnered with her opposite natured sister Marianne, the carefree, romantic and spiritual Dashwood daughter. Both sisters undergo drastic character developments throughout the novel, in which the consistent theme is that everything in life must have a balance. There’s a time to be sensible and a time to follow your heart. Ultimately, you cannot be too sensible or too carefree, because life requires a bit of both.

This novel continues to be one of my favorite Austen novels, after Pride & Prejudice and Persuasion. Although the book ultimately has happy endings for both sisters, it’s the journey along the way that makes this novel truly heart warming, enjoyable and endearing.

If you’re a fan of Sense & Sensibility and are looking for a modern retelling with a twist, then check out my new novel “The Ambassador’s Wife” by Kristina Stangl.

The Ambassador's Wife