Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility is a wonderfully entertaining tale of flirtation and folly that revolves around two starkly different sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. While Elinor is thoughtful, considerate, and calm, her younger sister is emotional and wildly romantic. Both are looking for a husband, but neither Elinor's reason nor Marianne's passion can lead them to perfect happiness—as Marianne falls for an unscrupulous rascal and Elinor becomes attached to a man who's already engaged.
Startling secrets, unexpected twists, and heartless betrayals interrupt the marriage games that follow. Filled with satiric wit and subtle characterizations, Sense and Sensibility teaches that true love requires a balance of reason and emotion.
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"I must say I really loved this book. It is a tough book to get into and a little confusing, but once the plot begins to unwind, I found myself getting engrossed. I remember Pride and Prejudice being a bit stuffy and overly dramatic, and I am the kind of person who finds weak women who depend on others for their financial support and social status annoying. Austen's women dwell on who they can capture as a lover and future husband and seem to have little backbone. Of course, this is part of the time period, but these plots often seem trivial in light of other issues in the world. However, I have to say this book delighted me. The Dashwood family, mother, Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret, are left bereft of great funds by their father's death. The story focuses primarily on Elinor and Marianne who both fall in love with men who toy with their emotions. Elinor and Edward Ferrarr, her half-brother's brother, begin a relationship which is never declared openly, and Elinor and everyone else assumes they are engaged, although those words are never actually uttered. Similarly for Marianne, who at 17 is a spunky and imaginative young lady, she falls in love with Willoughby, a young man of great conceit and self assurance. Soon it is known that each of these men declare their engagement for another woman chosen for her financial assets. This news is revealed by other than the men to whom the Dashwood girls are assumed to be connected, making the pain more intense. Marianne goes into a great depression, catches pneumonia, and almost dies, but Elinor bears up well and hides her pain from others and cares for her sister. It is fascinating to read of two impoverished, spurned women instead of women who are wealthy, snooty belle of the balls. Elinor is a master of inner strength and self -control and thinks of others instead of her own great hurt, while Marianne basks in self-pity and thinks of little besides her own pain. Needless to say, as with Austen's heroines, the ending redeems both women with an unforeseen twist, and Marianne sees the error of her self-absorption to the exclusion of all else."
— Marcia (5 out of 5 stars)
" It was great to spend my summer in Austen. A most for all Janeites. "
— Tarina, 2/20/2014" Will admit saw movie first and fell in love with Alan Rickman. "
— Emily, 2/19/2014" This comes right after Pride & Prejudice for me. "
— Natasha, 2/18/2014" This was going to be a 1* but, I changed my mind and gave it 2 purely because the story itself is actually quite good and if written differently I am sure a 3 or 4* would have been given. I know this is a classic and it was written a very long time ago and I know that there will be people out there that strongly disagree with me, but, to be honest, I am glad I live in the 21st century! "
— Kathryn, 2/18/2014" love affair is no longer a fairy tale. "
— Smarbars, 2/17/2014" i read S&S and sea monsters first. i didn't really like that one (i thought zombies fit into pride and prejudice better than the sea monsters fit into S&S) in the classic version... i was very meh. i definitely like Mansfield Park and Emma and P&P better. "
— Sara, 2/17/2014" Not my cup of tea -- but I appreciate the author. "
— Bran, 2/16/2014" My favourite author. Of course I love it! "
— Helen, 2/16/2014" SO handy to have these all in one little book!! "
— Judy, 2/16/2014" I think we all need a moment in life during which we wander aimlessly on the moors (or was that Wuthering Heights?) in the pouring rain yelling "Willoughby!" "
— Addison, 2/15/2014" This novel is my favorite Jane Austen book! If you are a fan of Pride and Prejudice, you must read Sense and Sensibility! "
— Esther, 2/14/2014" My least or perhaps second least favourite Austen after Emma. "
— Lois, 2/14/2014" Jane Austen is an amazing author. If I've learned anything while reading this book, it's that Jane Austen's novels get better every time you re-read them - guaranteed! This was my second time reading through Sense & Sensibility, and I found that I enjoyed it even more than the first time. Highly recommended! "
— Rose, 2/13/2014" Great story. I even was surprised at the end. "
— Joshua, 2/13/2014" There's nothing I can say that you don't already know. This is how people work. This, right here. And not a word or a comma out of place. "
— Lisa, 2/12/2014" Another great book by Austen. As I was listening to this on audiotape, I initially was not sure that I would end up liking it though it is the 7th or 8th time that I have read it. I found that I had far less patience listening to Marianne's rude behaviour than I had on previous reads. But, Austen effectively brought everything together at the end - Marianne was still Marianne with her joy and love of life but she had learnt to appreciate people even though they may not always meet her "expectations". "
— Trudy, 2/12/2014" Well I just love Jane Austin. She is splendid. And if you would read this review with and English accent I would much appreciate it because in my head it's being written in an English accent. I can't get enough of Jane and her spectacular stories. They are funny and serious and thoughtful and sad and I am so glad I found her! Cheerio. "
— Kaelee, 2/12/2014" This was by far the most boring book I've ever read! I couldn't make it any further. It was too painful to finish. "
— Maegan, 2/9/2014" Ever since taking a course about Jane almost 8 years ago I have been in love with her novels. I can't even choose one over the other, so I decided to include the complete works. "
— Jaime, 2/9/2014" Loved it!! Love Jane Austen :-) "
— Ammie, 2/7/2014" One of my favorite authors which I began reading right out of high school "
— Dell, 2/7/2014" On my list of reading every year or so "
— Jody, 2/5/2014" I'm not a slavish Austen fan. Pride and Prejudice is pretty perfect in my book but this novel is very formulaic of the time. Worth a read but Dickens and Bronte are my preferred authors of classics. "
— Donna, 2/4/2014" Torn between whether sense and sensibility was reached in the end or not? Think I enjoyed the story a little more than a guy should. "
— Eben, 2/2/2014" Who doesn't love Jane Austen? Well, I know those people exist but I'm not one of them. This is one of my favorites of hers, I love Elinor and Marianne! "
— Mrs., 1/31/2014" Very very long but a great story! "
— Caz, 1/31/2014" This version was unabridged and annotated. The footnotes were very helpful and since this is the only version of this story I have read, it being unabridged didn't phase me. As always it was a good Austen read and having loved the movie (staring Thompson and Winslet) it was a joy to finally read the book. "
— Lorena, 1/29/2014" Sense and Sensibility is a tale of just that, Sense and Sensibility. The Dashwood Sisters, Marianne and Elinor, couldn't be more different. Marianne is the whimsical romantic, whereas Elinor is the sensible one. After their father's death, the girls find common ground in their love, and in their heartbreak. Marianne falls in love in a short period of time with the handsome and charming John Willoughby, only to have him leave for London without so much as a goodbye. Elinor, unbeknownst even to herself, falls in love with her sister-in-law's brother, Edward Farrar. She moves away with her family, and the next time she sees him, he's been engaged for four years. The two girls move to London, and Marianne sees Willoughby at a dance with another woman. She writes him demanding an explanation, and he writes her back a cruel note denying any feelings he's had for her. Heartbroken, Marianne starts to focus her attention on a distinguished older man, Colonel Brandon. He is kind and caring and the perfect rebound for Marianne. Meanwhile, Edward's mother finds out about the secret engagement and disowns him because of it. He tries to break things off with Lucy, but she won't let him go. Marianne and Elinor visit a family friend and her newborn baby in Cleveland and Marianne falls sick, almost to death. Willoughby hears of Marianne's illness and comes to visit her. He runs into Elinor, and he tells her that the note was from his evil wife and all that was a conspiracy; he still loves Marianne. Marianne and Elinor return home, and that's when Marianne hears about Willoughby's visit and message. Despite Willoughby's change of heart, Marianne and Colonel Brandon get married. Lucy elopes with a man named Robert and Edward marries Elinor and reconciles with his mother. The two couples live at Delaford, Colonel Brandon's estate. Everybody lives happily ever after. "
— Maggie, 1/28/2014" The vocabulary and dynamics of the phrases can be a challenge to a point but other than that it's a fabulous book, which all Jane Austen's are "
— Jayme, 1/27/2014" My first "book" that I read on my nook! Love my nook, and love reading Austen's novels. What could be better?!? "
— Kristal, 1/25/2014" Read this in the last year as well as P & P. Liked this one the best. Love her sly humor. "
— Mcroc, 1/23/2014" This book is so great and Im all for the lovey dovey stuff that it talks about. "
— Mikayla, 1/23/2014" Some are better (Persuasion) than others (Northanger Abbey.) However, I have read all more than once and they feel like old friends...Though read long ago and some again more recently, this list just didn't feel like me without including this book. "
— Elisabeth, 1/22/2014" Honestly? My favourite Jane Austen book. As one of her earlier works, the style of writing is less refined than, say, Emma. I had heard somewhere that the first draft of this work was in epistolary form, and this compartmentalised release of plot information comes through in the finished product. Elinor was truly relatable, and the parody of romanticism through Marianne's equally warm, real character was delightful. It will be interesting to see what was done with this story in the Ang Lee film adaptation. "
— Grace, 1/21/2014" Now I am ready to see the World Premier of "Sense and Sensibility The Musical" performed by the Denver Center Theatre Company next month. Will be fun to see how this story can be performed as a musical. "
— Linda, 1/19/2014" I have read each of her novels over and over. I love them all. Jane Austen is the best! "
— Nikki, 1/18/2014" I couldn't stand Jane Austen in High School or College. In my effort to read classics I missed, I decided to re-read this. Let me preface this by saying I am a history buff. I even like to read History text books. Her novels used to be difficult to get through, but with a historical eye on the work, they give a wonderful glimpse into the class system, women's life, England, and social systems. I enjoyed the books this time around. "
— Jesperry, 1/16/2014" I loved this book. I had tons of fun reading it. I am holding back from reading more of Jane Austen's stuff because I enjoy it so much, it'll take time away from my stupiddissertationwork! "
— Yesenia, 1/15/2014" My favorite Jane Austen title. "
— Becky, 1/14/2014" omg it took me 6 months to read all 7 of these books....even managed to turn me off reading for a good 3 weeks. Dont get me wrong, I usually enjoy these classicly written novels however reading all of them in one straight hit was a bit much. my favourite story other than pride and prejudice of course was northanger abbey....which surprised me. I think this is mainly due to the style of writing and even the plot was a bit more modern and not quite as predictable as the others. "
— Kayla, 1/13/2014" Love the book, love the movie - heck, I just love Jane Austen "
— Suzy, 1/12/2014" It's Jane. It's a must read. "
— Jill, 1/12/2014" I love reading it, (and by IT I mean Pride and Prejudice) but is it sacrilegious to say I love the BBC movie series even more??? I am picturing all those scenes while I read, not sure I would have conjured up such great impressions and images of characters and scenes were it not for that series!! "
— Christa, 1/11/2014" I love all the works of Jane Austen. I only wish she had written more. It seems impossible that there are those who have not read her work, though I know it's true. My message to those people is simple. Read her books. "
— Chasta, 1/11/2014" I'm officially a member of the Jane Austen book club now. :) Brilliant, all of them are still timeless. "
— Jennifer, 1/11/2014" I enjoyed this book the more that I read it. I found parts of the beginning hard to get through, but I very much enjoyed the second and third parts. While the book didn't end how I wanted it to, I was glad to see it all come together in the end. "
— Ashley, 1/11/2014" Ah Jane, how I love thee..... "
— Cindy, 1/11/2014" did not enjoy this book "
— Crystal, 1/9/2014" Great book..giving it 4 and not 5 stars only because I am comparing it to Pride and Prejudice "
— Ankur, 1/6/2014" It was interesting to see the differences between the book and the movie. The book was not bad but I did prefer Pride and Prejudice. "
— Anne, 1/5/2014" A gorgeous leatherbound edition of Jane Austen's novels. It looks lovely on my bookshelf! "
— Kat, 1/2/2014" I have owned and read and re-read this book a million times. It's my go-to book! "
— Peggy, 12/29/2013" Ah Jane, I do love you "
— Jo, 12/28/2013" I love this collection of Jane Austen's novels. I had not read them all before I got this two Christmases ago, but found that I enjoyed every single one. I'll be keeping this book for future re-reads. "
— Kate, 12/28/2013" Not my cup of tea... "
— Jenny, 12/26/2013" I love Jane Austen. She was some kind of author. "
— Heidi, 12/26/2013" Jane Austen brings the readers through the sisters experiences and shows how the womenfolks life were dominated by men in that era. A truly powerful story which I read and enjoyed thoroughly. "
— M.k., 12/26/2013" I just love Jane Austen's work. A must read. "
— Lissette, 12/25/2013" This is my least favourite Jane Austin book so far, I struggled to enjoy it, in fact I had to force myself to finish it. I can't put my finger on the problem, something to do with the voice I think. "
— Grant, 12/22/2013" When Emma Thompson wrote her movie script, it cleaned up some of the unlikely parts of the novel. The most obvious being the delivery method of Willoughby's explanation through Colonel Brandon rather than the late night visit. "
— Claudia, 12/21/2013" I simply love Jane Austin. "
— Cheryl, 12/20/2013" Yes, I have read them, all of them. I have an affinity for the speech of Regency England, an interest perhaps fed to some degree by reading large doses of British Romantic poets, of which, many may be surprised to learn, I enjoy Wordsworth most. As for Austen, I probably like Pride & Prejudice best. "
— Matt, 12/18/2013" It's been read so many times, I lost count! A favorite. "
— Linda, 12/18/2013" This is always one of my favorite book. "
— Deestarr, 12/18/2013" I've always enjoyed her wit and humor and I make a point to re-read her stories every few years. She's a legend. "
— Casey, 12/18/2013" I love all her books! "
— Jennifer, 12/14/2013" love affair is no longer a fairy tale. "
— Smarbars, 12/13/2013" A little embarrassed that I hadn't read this before. So good. "
— Amber, 12/12/2013" She is the ultimate story teller. She weaved every story in such a way that we the readers of all ages can easily relate to it. "
— Tabenda, 12/12/2013" I anjoyed reading straight through all of Jane Austens books. I found it interesting to notice the similarites and differences between each novel. "
— Salinda, 12/11/2013" In someways, this is Austen's most heartbreaking book. Austen juxtaposes romantic love with the realities of the world in a classic, timeless way. "
— Nicki, 12/9/2013" Another great story that is not forgotten! "
— Christine, 12/7/2013" This was an amazing story of sisters, and I loved every minute of it. "
— Katelyn, 12/1/2013" another great work which is written with great sense and sensibility. Subtle conversations. "
— Tu, 11/30/2013" What is not to love. "
— Pam, 11/30/2013" A woman in those times creating a story still relevant in the 20thcentury. Fleshed out characters , dignified restraint of their choices and your sheer investment in their joys and sorrows. A must read. "
— Vidhya, 11/30/2013" I'm reading this for the third time, at least. Such fun. "
— Julie, 11/29/2013" Another excellent read from Jane Austen, though nothing beats Emma for me! "
— Kelsey, 11/25/2013" Actually read only "Pride and Prejudice" from this collection during this reading. I will likely return to the other novels in the future. "
— Karl, 11/21/2013" Had never read Jane Austen before so I figured I'd start at the beginning. Very glad I did. One of my favorites! "
— Josh, 11/15/2013" A re-read, of course! This time I listened to this book, it was delightful! The woman who read it had a sweet accent, just right. I love the movie, but the book is so much more. "
— Ketti, 11/10/2013" I love anything by Jane Austin. "
— Michelle, 11/9/2013" Humana is well represented in this. Ok. The good, bad, and in-between. Well presented. Jane knows the characteristics and foibles of her characters. "
— Sonya, 11/7/2013" More delicious characters and situations from my favorite author. "
— Elizabeth, 11/4/2013" Jane Austen is truly a spectacular writer whose books just amaze me every time. "
— Mirelle, 10/28/2013" I think I must read her novels over again once a year. There is nothing so dear to me as entertaining social commentary. "
— Becca, 10/28/2013" A favorite for sure. I love Jane Austen and especially Pride and Predjudice. Mr.Darcy is so lovable as are Elizabeth's parents. Her mom is so funny but endearing and her father is so lovable and true. This is a must read classic! "
— Trisha, 10/25/2013" No, I did not get confused and think one star was the highest rating! Go ahead and take away my woman card- I proudly stand by my loathing of Jane Austen! "
— Sarahjalaine, 10/24/2013" Another fantastic book by this author. "
— Edwina, 10/23/2013" I named my daughter Elinor. Enough said! :-) "
— Tricia, 10/22/2013" Finished Northanger Abby and Sense & Sensibility...there isn't anything I dislike about Austen! Gotta say that Willoughby showing up while Marianne was ill was unexpected, especially since I watched the film version first and this did not happen. "
— The, 10/22/2013" loved it.. what a drama.. kept me hooked :) "
— Ruhi, 10/22/2013" I've read ALL of Jane Austin's novels and loved every one! They sweep me back to another time and fill my heart with the purest of romance. Can you hear the birds singing? "
— Maggie, 10/15/2013" I can't decide between Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility as my favorite Austin book. I read them both over again when I miss a good Jane Austin moment. I have longed for more Austin novels and am constantly looking for more authors like her. I'm a fan! "
— Vicki, 10/14/2013" I love Jane Austen's wit, but I really want to read it again when I can do so without so many interruptions as I felt I missed a lot of it. "
— Janice, 10/12/2013" One of my favorite book! "
— Amie, 10/11/2013" not my favorite of the Austen novels, but entertaining. "
— Olivia, 10/8/2013" This is my favorite Jane Austen novel merely because how sentimental I am and how much I am hoping that everything works out for Colonel Brandon. But regardless, it is a very good book because of its human sentiment. "
— Sian, 10/6/2013" Another great novel... Austen flaunts her brilliant writing again in this classic that is often passed up for Pride and Prejudice. "
— Carmen, 10/5/2013" it was good, enjoyed it "
— Briana, 9/27/2013" October '11. A re-read of just "Persuasion"; as wonderful as ever. "
— Darkpool, 9/20/2013" Read this in the last year as well as P & P. Liked this one the best. Love her sly humor. "
— Mcroc, 9/10/2013" Loved it!! Love Jane Austen :-) "
— Ammie, 9/4/2013" Jane Austen's writing is fantastic and this novel remains a timeless classic to this day. She writes in a style so elegant and full of poise. Although, the reading is complex to follow, the intricate emotional story is worth it. "
— Aanika, 9/3/2013" I've been harboring a fantasy of escaping to some remote lake town in Wisconsin, where I'll start at Northanger Abbey and end at Lady Susan. "
— Robyn, 8/19/2013" I'm officially a member of the Jane Austen book club now. :) Brilliant, all of them are still timeless. "
— Jennifer, 8/17/2013" Just not really my thing-- "
— Kimberly, 8/17/2013" My 2nd favorite Jane Austen novel! But it's my favorite book to quote. "
— Cristina, 8/14/2013" This is a cautionary tale about making rash judgments about men. It has some lively characters, one o f whom shows the meaning of generosity. A film, whose screenplay is by the actress, Emma Thompson is well worth viewing as Hugh Grant is her suitor. "
— Barbara, 7/31/2013" I read Pride and Prejudice! What a great book! I didn't want it to end! "
— Emily, 7/25/2013" You have to love a bit of Jane Austen in your life :) "
— Cheryl, 6/27/2013" "Love the archaic languagelove the storybut glad I saw the movie first. Can't go wrong with Jane Austen!" "
— Danette, 6/15/2013" I've read them all more than once. Pride & Prejudice is my favorite followed by Persuasion but I love them all. Even Northanger Abbey. "
— Jdiedrichs, 6/10/2013" I love this book and the movie it inspired "
— Angelique, 6/9/2013" Good, but you'll get just as much out of the movie. "
— Courtney, 5/31/2013" My 2nd favorite Jane Austen novel! But it's my favorite book to quote. "
— Cristina, 5/26/2013" The writing style alone is worth reading Jane Austen. However - considering the movie Means Girls, Austen is surprisingly contemporary. "
— Ann, 5/12/2013" One of my favorite books of all time. I can linger on each sentence. "
— Kristina, 5/10/2013" Probably the tenth time I have read this. Only four stars in comparison to other Jane Austen novels - would be a five star otherwise. "
— Jane, 5/8/2013" Jane Austen never disappoints on her love stories "
— Tiffany, 5/4/2013" Developing a Sense of Pragmatism rather than Illusion. "
— Seema, 4/24/2013" I had never read Pride and Prejudice and thought I would give a classic a whirl. Really enjoyed the book! "
— Terrieb99, 3/18/2013" Not my favorite Austen novel, but it has it's merits. "
— Abra, 3/17/2013" Much better the second time around. I have a much greater appreciation for Elinor and Colonel Brandon now. "
— Tracy, 3/13/2013" This is my third favorite Austen novel. Elinor is my heroine for being the practical glue to hold her family together in very difficult times. "
— Betty, 3/1/2013" Will admit saw movie first and fell in love with Alan Rickman. "
— Emily, 2/21/2013" Loved it, loved it, loved it!!! Pride is my favourite book of all time. "
— Vicki, 2/10/2013" I've read ALL of Jane Austin's novels and loved every one! They sweep me back to another time and fill my heart with the purest of romance. Can you hear the birds singing? "
— Maggie, 1/28/2013" Can't go wrong with Jane Austen! "
— Gabby, 1/21/2013" ahe is the master of witt and romance ...................... "
— Hassan, 1/12/2013" I can't say I liked it nearly as well as Pride & Prejudice, but still worth reading. "
— Zaz, 1/9/2013" I was so surprised. I love pride and prejudice, and was expecting to enjoy this as well. A very similar tale of the English classes, but with thoroughly forgetful characters. "
— Steven, 1/6/2013" One of my favorite books by Austen. I reread this every year or so and enjoy it more than Pride & Prejudice. Haven't found a movie version I can stand though, LOL1 "
— Kim, 12/2/2012" I stayed up through the night to finish it! It was wonderful! "
— Holly, 11/25/2012" Elinor and Marianne, the heroines of this classic novel by Jane Austen are really wonderfully depicted. Jane's ingenious and incisive portrayal of myriad facets of her heroines leaves the reader free to side with any of the sisters....Personally, I would go with Elinor... "
— Shikha, 11/20/2012" These are some of my favorite books ever, and all in one place. They're romantic, gentle, very human, funny, and full of things that don't exist any more but should. Like manners and education. Such is life. "
— Jen3n, 11/12/2012" too wordy but a classic "
— Jacqueline, 11/10/2012" Much better the second time around. I have a much greater appreciation for Elinor and Colonel Brandon now. "
— Tracy, 11/10/2012" Many funny ways to describe people...very old fashion style but fun. This is not as good as Pride and Prejudice....but has moments. "
— Kaye, 11/2/2012" Pride and Prejudice remains my fav.. "
— Ehsaas, 10/16/2012" In my opinion it is even better than pride and prejudice. I love the story and the feeling Austen creates "
— Mel, 10/6/2012" The final was kind of desapointing... :c I wanted Mariane to marry Willoughby.... "
— Meguie_silva, 10/1/2012" One of my favorite book! "
— Amie, 9/26/2012" I love everything Jane Austen, but my least favorite of her books. It was her first, and it's apparent. The plot is hard to muddle through at times, but her characters are extraordinary. Honestly, if you're going to read the book, watch the movie first. "
— Cassidy, 9/14/2012" We re-read these annually, what a quiet moral compass they provide, the tension of picking a husband and life based on a few picnics and some rumors...a lovely escape! "
— Christy, 9/14/2012" I love all the Jane Austen books and have read them a number of times. Sence and Sensibility would have to be my favorite. "
— Lorrie, 9/14/2012" I love Captain Wentworth. He's a close second to Mr. Rochester. "
— Laura, 9/11/2012" this is going to take some time, but once you get a few pages into it, it flows easily "
— Tammie, 9/6/2012" Loved it!! Love Jane Austen :-) "
— Ammie, 9/6/2012" another gentlemen on horses and ladies with cute dresses type of book "
— Omnia, 9/3/2012" I felt like this one was slow moving. I much prefer "Pride and Prejudice". "
— Vanessa, 8/12/2012" The declaration of love by Mr. Knightly its... perfect! "
— Nisa, 7/17/2012" Wonderfully picturesque and vividly flavorful example of life during a past era. Draws me into an age whose mores can still be universal .. "
— Virginia, 7/3/2012" My first Austen, once I got used to the language I really enjoyed it. "
— Kristin, 6/26/2012" Maybe Jane Austin gives too much details of the wonderful landscape of England, but the story is wonderful. "
— Judith, 6/17/2012" I loved this story. I really connected with Emma because I can be so much like her at times. This was my first Jane Austin book. It was a great introduction. "
— Lori, 6/8/2012" Not as great as P&P. I felt it wandered a bit in the middle but overall, a good Austen tale. Just make sure to push past the first chapter because, if you're like me, having to get an extended POV from John and Fanny Dashwood is liable to make you want to throw the book across the room. "
— Yv, 5/29/2012" it was okay, there were some great parts, but nowhere near as swoony as P&P. "
— Daphne, 4/17/2012" I named my daughter Elinor. Enough said! :-) "
— Tricia, 3/16/2012" My least favorite from her. Although carries the lovable and charming "Austen" environment the characters aren't as interesting as in her other books and a lot of times I found myself not excited about the story. Ps: agreed Eric! :) "
— Angelica, 3/16/2012" Nothing like these books by Jane Austen "
— Sandy, 3/12/2012" The best romance the world of literature has to offer. Witty, sparkling, endearing, satirical, honest, lovely... "
— Jayna, 3/5/2012" As a general rule I like Jane Austen's books. This one I liked all right but it was probably one of my least favorite books by her. I thought the pace was a little too slow and the plot a little too predictable. "
— Tracy, 2/28/2012" You can't go wrong with anything by Jane Austen. What a wonderful observer of human nature she was. "
— A., 2/24/2012" No one can beat JA!! "
— Monica, 2/9/2012" Jane Austen was an talented author. each of her stories draw me into the world in which she has created. yes romance is her draw. She did not have the completed love she desired, writing took the place left empty. Jane gave the world of readers delicious words. "
— Dianna, 1/21/2012" I love Jane. If you think she just wrote chick lit, think again. These books are so much more than that. "
— deirdre, 12/16/2011" I love her. She is fantastic. She makes me escape my word into hers. "
— Kellyann, 12/10/2011" Pride and Prejudice remains my fav.. "
— Ehsaas, 12/7/2011" I have no words to describe how I enjoyed Jane Austen's novels. I love them all... I can't help falling in love with Mr Darcy in "Pride and Prejudice" o with Colonel Brandon in "Sense and Sensibility". This is a wonderful and unforgettable book. "
— Cecilia, 11/27/2011" About to reread all of the Austen books. I haven't seen any of the movies yet so they are fresh in my mind before I see them! "
— Kristin, 11/23/2011" Ms. Austen is, was, and always will be the master of whitty dialoge and male/female relations. "
— Julie, 8/25/2011" I love all of these books and have read them all several times. The beautiful attention to detail, the humour and the irony combined make them among my favourite books. "
— Lindy, 8/6/2011" It was good, not great. "
— Jessica, 8/5/2011" Another great story that is not forgotten! "
— Christine, 7/5/2011" Love this book! The writing, the characters, the plot! Such a fun & interesting book. There is a reason it's a classic! "
— Jill, 6/28/2011" I read this book about a year ago and I remember reading it in about two days but still not being super stoked about it. And now, I don't remember a single thing about this story. Not a lick. So I guess, an quick and easy, pretty enjoyable read, that is not at all memorable. "
— Ellie, 6/6/2011" Wasn't as brilliant as Pride and Prejudice, but still worth reading "
— Cassandra, 6/2/2011" Aaaah, the quintessential English major's bible! Ha. I like Jane, don't get me wrong, but the stories get a bit repetitive after awhile. Love the fiesty heroines bucking cultural norms...but are they??? "
— Kris, 5/25/2011" Jane Austen has such a rich understanding of her culture, making her books a romantic escape from reality for us, and a unique insight into human psyche, making her novels culturally relevant to us. Love anything by her! "
— Karen, 5/18/2011" What can I say? It's Jane Austen. I love them all! "
— Hilary, 5/14/2011" it was okay, there were some great parts, but nowhere near as swoony as P&P. "
— Daphne, 4/17/2011" Enjoying ploughing through this, although one or two have been disappointing. "
— Helen, 4/8/2011" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "
— Shellie, 4/2/2011" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "
— Shellie, 4/2/2011" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "
— Shellie, 4/2/2011" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "
— Shellie, 4/2/2011" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "
— Shellie, 4/2/2011" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "
— Shellie, 4/2/2011" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "
— Cristiana, 3/8/2011" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "
— Cristiana, 3/8/2011" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "
— Cristiana, 3/8/2011" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "
— Cristiana, 3/8/2011" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "
— Cristiana, 3/8/2011" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "
— Cristiana, 3/8/2011" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "
— Telisha, 3/5/2011" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "
— Telisha, 3/5/2011" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "
— Telisha, 3/5/2011" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "
— Telisha, 3/5/2011" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "
— Telisha, 3/5/2011" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "
— Telisha, 3/5/2011" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "
— Kereesa, 3/2/2011" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "
— Kereesa, 3/2/2011" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "
— Kereesa, 3/2/2011" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "
— Kereesa, 3/2/2011" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "
— Kereesa, 3/2/2011" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "
— Kereesa, 3/2/2011" I've read Pride & Prejudice and am now reading Sense & Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "
— Ryver, 2/25/2011" I've read Pride & Prejudice and am now reading Sense & Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "
— Ryver, 2/25/2011" I've read Pride & Prejudice and am now reading Sense & Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "
— Ryver, 2/25/2011" I've read Pride & Prejudice and am now reading Sense & Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "
— Ryver, 2/25/2011" I've read Pride & Prejudice and am now reading Sense & Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "
— Ryver, 2/25/2011" I've read Pride & Prejudice and am now reading Sense & Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "
— Ryver, 2/25/2011" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "
— Elle, 2/20/2011" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "
— Elle, 2/20/2011" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "
— Elle, 2/20/2011" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "
— Elle, 2/20/2011" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "
— Elle, 2/20/2011" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "
— Elle, 2/20/2011" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "
— David, 2/15/2011" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "
— David, 2/15/2011" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "
— David, 2/15/2011" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "
— David, 2/15/2011" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "
— David, 2/15/2011" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "
— David, 2/15/2011" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "
— Megan, 2/4/2011" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "
— Megan, 2/4/2011" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "
— Megan, 2/4/2011" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "
— Megan, 2/4/2011" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "
— Megan, 2/4/2011" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "
— Megan, 2/4/2011" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "
— Rosie, 1/16/2011" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "
— Rosie, 1/16/2011" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "
— Rosie, 1/16/2011" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "
— Rosie, 1/16/2011" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "
— Rosie, 1/16/2011" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "
— Rosie, 1/16/2011" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "
— Esther, 1/12/2011" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "
— Esther, 1/12/2011" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "
— Esther, 1/12/2011" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "
— Esther, 1/12/2011" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "
— Esther, 1/12/2011" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "
— Esther, 1/12/2011" I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "
— Frances, 1/8/2011" I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "
— Frances, 1/8/2011" I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "
— Frances, 1/8/2011" I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "
— Frances, 1/8/2011" I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "
— Frances, 1/8/2011" I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "
— Frances, 1/8/2011Jane Austen (1775–1817) is considered by many scholars to be the first great woman novelist. Born in Steventon, England, she later moved to Bath and began to write for her own and her family’s amusement. Her novels, set in her own English countryside, depict the daily lives of provincial middle-class families with wry observation, a delicate irony, and a good-humored wit.
Wanda McCaddon (d. 2023) narrated well over six hundred titles for major audiobook publishers, sometimes with the pseudonym Nadia May or Donada Peters. She earned the prestigious Audio Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine.