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Sense and Sensibility
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Basic Plot: The women left behind when the patriarch of their family dies must cope with losing most of their money and social standing, and find a way to improve their lot.
There were several thoughts that kept running through my mind as I read this book. First- the screenplay Emma Thompson wrote for her film version of the book was excellent, even drawing dialogue from the passages in the novel. Second- it just wasn't as good as Pride and Prejudice. Am I going to continue on my Austen-reading voyage? Yes. But it was easy to tell this was one of Austen's earlier efforts, just from the style. A good book, though, and easy to see why it continues to be a favorite among bibliophiles.
There were several thoughts that kept running through my mind as I read this book. First- the screenplay Emma Thompson wrote for her film version of the book was excellent, even drawing dialogue from the passages in the novel. Second- it just wasn't as good as Pride and Prejudice. Am I going to continue on my Austen-reading voyage? Yes. But it was easy to tell this was one of Austen's earlier efforts, just from the style. A good book, though, and easy to see why it continues to be a favorite among bibliophiles.
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April 8, 2008
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August 2, 2009
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February 28, 2011
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I really like the Masterpiece Theater version. David Morissey was divine as Captain Brandon.
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You're right, this isn't as sparkling as Pride & Prejudice. Eleanor doesn't have the spunk that Eliza Bennett does.I actually prefer the movie to the book in this case!
I'll have to check out the Masterpiece Theatre version- I haven't seen it.Jackie- I think you're right- there was a lot more "wit" in P&P that wasn't as apparent here. There was some, but it was a lot more sedate.
It is really good, Kat.
