Sense and Sensibility

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Jane Austen: Sense and Sensibility (2016, Arcturus Publishing)

English language

Published Nov. 7, 2016 by Arcturus Publishing.

ISBN:
978-1-78599-635-1
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When Mr. Dashwood dies, he must leave the bulk of his estate to the son by his first marriage, which leaves his second wife and three daughters (Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret) in straitened circumstances. They are taken in by a kindly cousin, but their lack of fortune affects the marriageability of both practical Elinor and romantic Marianne. When Elinor forms an attachment for the wealthy Edward Ferrars, his family disapproves and separates them. And though Mrs. Jennings tries to match the worthy (and rich) Colonel Brandon to her, Marianne finds the dashing and fiery Willoughby more to her taste. Both relationships are sorely tried. But this is a romance, and through the hardships and heartbreak, true love and a happy ending will find their way for both the sister who is all sense and the one who is all sensibility. - Publisher.

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Ein bisschen zu viel Jane Austin

Ich bin ein großer Fan von Jane Austin, ich mag die Zeit, die Ausdrucksweise auch wenn vieles nicht mehr zeitgemäß ist. Dieses Buch hat mich wütend gemacht. Es ist eigentlich ganz klassisch und vielleicht war es für mich gerade ein kleines bisschen zu viel. Ich empfand die Figuren der Frauen als viel zu stereotyp und es gab einfach keinerlei Entwicklung. Sie fügten sich leise und wurden nach ihrer Mitgift bewertet. Die Männer waren so toxisch und ekelhaft (für einen habe Austin Roman), ich wollte kotzen. Trotzdem wurden sie mit Freude vom Fleck weg geheiratet. Es gab einen winzigen Moment, als beschlossen wurde, dass ein Mann eine ihm unbekannte Frau heiraten sollte aufgrund ihres Vermögens, da gab es einen kleinen Widerstand. Sonst war es enttäuschend. Leider.

Overlong

I noted when I read Mansfield Park in March that, had I begun my Jane Austen Challenge with that novel, I almost certainly would not have gone on to read any of her others. Well, had I chosen to read them in order and started with Sense And Sensibility I definitely would not have continued! I really struggled to finish this novel because it is verrrrry sloooow.

There are redeeming moments of course and I accept that I am probably in a minority of people who were underwhelmed with this much-loved classic. I did feel that Sense And Sensibility started out well. I enjoyed the interactions between John and Fanny Dashwood and both Mrs Dashwood and Mrs Jennings are fun. Unfortunately they are only supporting characters though so not on the page enough to liven up endless rounds of pseudo-polite chitchat with little plot to drive the narrative in …

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