Sense and Sensibility

By: Jane Austen

Narrated by: Victoria McGee

This is Austen's first published novel, from 1851, which she wrote under the pseudonym "A Lady". The story is about Elinor and Marianne, two daughters of Mr. Dashwood by his second wife. They have a younger sister, Margaret, and an older half-brother named John. When their father dies, the family estate passes to John, and the Dashwood women are left in reduced circumstances.

The novel follows the Dashwood sisters to their new home, a cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience both romance and heartbreak. The contrast between the sister's characters is eventually resolved as they each find love and lasting happiness. Through the events in the novel, Elinor and Marianne encounter the sense and sensibility of life and love.

Public Domain (P)2011 Trout Lake Media

monotonous narration

If you could sum up Sense and Sensibility in three words, what would they be?

People are different

Who was your favorite character and why?

Elinor, because she has both sense and sensibility.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Victoria McGee?

I don't think so.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Marianne almost died.

Voice sounds computerized

The narrators voice sounds computerized and is distracting and the story is just okay. I would recommend Pride & Prejudice before this because it is so much better

ESL Narrator?

Would you try another book from Jane Austen and/or Victoria McGee?

I like Jane Austin, but the narrator made it difficult.

What other book might you compare Sense and Sensibility to and why?

any other Jane Austin book

How did the narrator detract from the book?

She had excellent diction, but it didn't seem like she actually understood what she was reading.

Another JA favorite of mine!!

This book did not disappoint. I love Jane Austin. The performance was great for the price ... I would recommend for a sale, but not a credit!

Surprisingly Enjoyable

I never thought I'd find myself listening or reading a Jane Austen book, much less reviewing one. On the insistence of my dance teacher and my grandma however I found myself purchasing it. I always thought that Jane Austen would be very boring. I was wrong. This book was very lovely, and interesting. Unfortunately the narration is a little faulty and repeats itself in some places. Also a large section of the book is missing in chapter 43. I had to borrow my grandma's copy of the book and read it, especially since the part of the book missing is rather key to the plot. I recommend the book but perhaps you might want to find a different narration.