Also, I was brought closer to the fictional reality created by her due to her sheer finesse at weaving a compelling narrative. With a stunningly engaging writing style which is all dipped in poise and grace, the author paints the Victorian era. She introduced and described all the characters so well that I found them lively. Set in the ‘Victorian’ times, the book piqued my interest right at the beginning because of the sophistication with which Austen handled her plot. To be honest, Marianne’s character though being realistic didn’t impress me. She becomes more pale with hatred and misery looming large on her being. On the other hand, Marianne after being abandoned by a suitor finds it terribly hard to cope with the pain. Elinor is portrayed as a well-behaved and sensible young lady who takes her grief in her stride and manages to keep her emotional turmoil hidden. Through the characters sketched by Austen, she highlights the intricacies of human behavior. True to its title, this novel teaches how both sense, as well as sensibility, are important to find happiness. How do they find their love amidst the clamor of love and status is highlighted in the book. One of them is emotionally weak and impulsive in her demeanor while the other is subtle and stable in hiding her emotional disappointment. A heart-warming tale of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne, and their navigation through the roadblocks on their path to love is what Sense & Sensibility all about.
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