Originally titled "Elinor and Marianne", "Sense and Sensibility" was the first of Jane Austen's novels to be published. The contrasting personalities of two sisters are the centre of the story, supported by a wealth of satirically portrayed minor characters.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Extremely easy to relate to and fun to read:
This was on a list of books our teacher gave us last year in our Freshman Enrichment English class to read and do a PowerPoint presentation on. I saw it on the clearance rack for $2 at Half Price Books and just had to buy it. I was definitely not disappointed. I have two older sisters myself, and Elinor and Marianne constantly reminded me of them. My oldest sister is full of common sense like Elinor, always thinking of the outcome and how actions will affect her and everyone around her before she does them.... more info
Wonderful example of Austen at her best:
'Sense and Sensibility' is a wonderful book with characters that you become completely engrossed with. Yes, the book has similar themes to some of Jane Austens other works and the storyline is somewhat predictable but it has such wonderful imagery and sentiment that you cannot put it down. The satire and wit of Austen is amazing and the situations and lessons still ring true today. Highly recommend it.
Girly Escapism:
Though not the best Austen work I have read, S&S is nevertheless an absorbing and delightful read. The trials and triumphs of the Dashwood sisters are relevant even today because of the fully-formed, complex characters.
Review of Audio Download for Sense and Sensibility:
I'm not going to review this novel because it seems I would not even know where to begin. Instead I am going to review the audio download which is what I had this time. I enjoy listening to books while I clean, it is my way of getting myself to stay busy. I have been known to spend several days with my nose stuck in books having done absolutely nothing throughout the day. Now that I have started downloading audio books to my iPod, I can wear my armband and get tons of things done around the house and go for... more info
