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A classic in so many ways, yet I couldn't enjoy it as much as the last time I read an Austen. It's too familiar (not a problem with books I really love). I think my tastes are darker now.
It is a story in three sections of the three Dashwood sisters (though the youngest is so irrelevant to the story that I wonder why she exists) as they try to find love in a world of fickle, avaricious men - a situation exacerbated by their reduced circumstances. Elinor is the sense, Marianne the sensibility and ...more
It is a story in three sections of the three Dashwood sisters (though the youngest is so irrelevant to the story that I wonder why she exists) as they try to find love in a world of fickle, avaricious men - a situation exacerbated by their reduced circumstances. Elinor is the sense, Marianne the sensibility and ...more
I enjoyed this novel, although not as much as Pride and Prejudice. There are fewer characters in Sense and Sensibility so it is easier to follow. As in Pride and Prejudice, the relationship between the sisters is very important. I am fascinated that even though the books were written nearly 200 years ago human nature has not changed very much. Sometimes the language can be difficult but once you grow accustomed it becomes easier to read. If you are going to challenge yourself and read Jane Auste
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best written. least favorite.
I have read this lovely novel of Austen's several times and enjoyed it even more due to this nice edition. The notes are very helpful -- very professionally conveyed and just a great help as notes should be. As for Sense and Sensibility and the story itself, it is one of Austen's best stories with characters of many facets. One of those stories that stays with you so much that you remember where you were sitting when you first read it, if you know what I mean.
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Aug 24, 2008
Katherine
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So I absolutely loved the movie and it actually inspired me to read my first Jane Austen book because I wanted to know more details of the story behind the movie. Surprisingly, I found that the movie was quite well adapted on the book. I would love to read this book again, as back then I couldn't separate the book from the movie and I can't remember Jane Austen on her writing style but her story is unforgettable!
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Apr 06, 2013
Alice
marked it as to-read
