Sense and Sensibility

Lately I've been listening to Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. That's right, listening.

You see, book that are old are in the public domain now and through this amazing project called Librivox these public domain books have been turned into audiobooks. Read by normal people like you and me. For free you can download these audiobooks in almost any format (iTunes podcasts, mp3, etc.) and enjoy them at your own pace. I really love this with old books, because sometimes old books are hard to get through. It takes forever to slough through the descriptions. Audiobooks work so much better (at least for me) and I can say that I've read many of the classics, without straining my brain (or my eyes!).

Anyway, so Librivox is awesome and that's how I've been reading Sense and Sensibility. If you like listening to your books, Librivox is the BEST!

Now to the review. Sense and Sensibility is just like the rest of Jane Austen's books. Sweet, lovable characters. Girls giddy over boys who may or may not have their best interests at heart. I particularly enjoyed this book because it portrayed two sisters who loved each other and tried to help each other in their afflictions. I LOVE this relationship between siblings! (Similar to Jane and Elisabeth's relationship in Pride and Prejudice.) Marianne and Eleanor are both interested in finding husbands, but it's not as easy as it looks! Marianne falls for an attractive guy named Willoughby. Eleanor is confident in her Edward and his affection. Both of them are disappointed with their respective men, and comfort each other. Will they resolve their problems with Edward and Willoughby, or find better men to spend their lives with? 

I cannot think of a single thing in this book that I disapproved of. Eleanor is more discerning and wisely advises her sister many times. Their mother is not very wise, and the girls have to deal with gossips and general society that is focused on catching a rich man - who cares about his character! Even if he's a boring, old dolt, the society they live in urges marrying because of the money. I really enjoyed Sense and Sensibility, and I know that you will too if you like clean romances that have happy endings.

If you have any questions about something I did not cover in the book, please comment with it, and I will get back to you with the answer. :)

You can get this through Librivox for FREE and listen to it on your iPod or however you like to listen. (Which in my opinion is the best and easiest way to enjoy this jewel and classic!)

OR if you really like to READ it and hold the book in your hands (& if you TRUST me that this is a wonderful book and want to own it), you can easily get it through Amazon here: Sense And Sensibility for as cheap as $2.30.

 

OR (option 3!) you can read a hard copy by borrowing it from the LIBRARY for FREE. And then if you really enjoy it, you can come back here and buy it from Amazon.

:)

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Love.

Steph