The Bookish Island's Book Review:
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Disclaimer:This book was sent to me by the publishing company (St. Martins Press) through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Title: Sense and Sensibility ( Manga Classics)
English Script and Story Adaptation by Stacy King
Original Author: Jane Austen
Artist: Po Tse
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Pages: 308
Published: 2016
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Genre: Classics, Manga
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Date Read: March 17 > March 18, 2019
Rating: ★★★★☆
Impulsive Marianne Dashwood and cautious Elinor are as different as two sisters could be, yet both are shattered by their father's sudden Death. Elinor's attachment to the reserved Edward Ferrars is torn asunder by family opposition and his own dark secret, while Marianne's brilliant romance with the dashing John Willoughby comes to a tumultuous end in a devastating public betrayal. Can the two sisters overcome these trials to find true, lasting happiness?
Jane Austen's beloved first novel, filled with romance, redemption and social critique, is brought to life for a modern audience in this gorgeous manga-style adaptation!
My Review:
I actually read Sense and Sensibility after I read Jane Eyre so it was something I was excited about.
Not only was the art good but the way the characters were portrayed made me relate and understand everything that was going on so much more than if I were to read it in text only. I think that this way I got to see all the things that I wouldn't have been able to picture otherwise.
Marianne and Elinor were such good characters. They were the complete opposite of each other when it came to love and they both went in different routes but their goal was always true and strong and healthy love. Which is admirable and made me relate to both of them.
Though let's be honest I would have pushed Willoughby aside (hand on face pushing) and went to Colonel Brandon's arms. Cause that man was dashing.
And in the end, I was left with the feeling of wanting to drop everything and watching the movie and whatever other adaptations exist.
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Like the 1995 adaptation with Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson. Which I've ever seen.
But I have seen From Prada to Nada and loved it so I will be adding that as the next movie I see as well.
Although I did watch Material Girls a long time ago. Mostly because I was a fan of anything Hilary Duff did. But it wasn't as good as I thought it was gonna be so not watching that again. Or maybe I will?
The question now is.
Do you think there should be a new modern adaptation to Sense and Sensibility like From Prada to Nada and something better than Material Girls? Or do you want another period drama?
Not only was the art good but the way the characters were portrayed made me relate and understand everything that was going on so much more than if I were to read it in text only. I think that this way I got to see all the things that I wouldn't have been able to picture otherwise.
Marianne and Elinor were such good characters. They were the complete opposite of each other when it came to love and they both went in different routes but their goal was always true and strong and healthy love. Which is admirable and made me relate to both of them.
Though let's be honest I would have pushed Willoughby aside (hand on face pushing) and went to Colonel Brandon's arms. Cause that man was dashing.
And in the end, I was left with the feeling of wanting to drop everything and watching the movie and whatever other adaptations exist.
Image found in google
Like the 1995 adaptation with Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson. Which I've ever seen.
But I have seen From Prada to Nada and loved it so I will be adding that as the next movie I see as well.
The question now is.
Do you think there should be a new modern adaptation to Sense and Sensibility like From Prada to Nada and something better than Material Girls? Or do you want another period drama?
