Desktop Retreat: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

I listened to this as an audiobook, which allowed me to exercise *and* read at the same time.

I require so much!

I loved the relationship Eleanor had with her sister Marianne. Both very different personalities, yet as close as any two sisters could be.

8 comments:

Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chick said...: I've never read Sense and Sensibility, need to get on that soon. I just started enjoying audiobooks this year!; September 25, 2011 at 8:04 AM
Trish said...: I am a reluctant audiobook convert. At first I was sure that I wouldn't enjoy being 'read to', but there's no denying the benefits!

Two birds, one stone . . .; September 25, 2011 at 8:37 AM
(Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea said...: I'm embarrassed to say that I never read this book - must remedy this.; September 25, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Tracy said...: I love all of Austen's books, and Sense and Sensibility is a good one - love the Ang Lee movie, too.; September 26, 2011 at 2:46 AM
Trish said...: Diane - It's worth the read, for sure.

Tracy - Yes, both the book and the movie are very good. I was also glad to see that the movie stays quite true to the book.; September 26, 2011 at 7:58 AM
Anonymous said...: Sense and Sensibility is a great one -- Colonel Brandon is my favorite. :)

I enjoy audio books, but I can't listen to them unless I'm doing something else, like driving or working out (lawl). I made the mistake of trying to listen to a 12-hour book just in my apartment, and it was torture. I haven't developed the patience to just sit and listen to audio.; September 26, 2011 at 8:50 PM
Kate Maxwell said...: If you haven't yet, try Persuasion! It's my favorite Jane Austen book!

I just went to the library and picked up a bunch of audio books...S&S was one I put back, because I want to physically read it and take notes while reading! It's nice to listen to a story while doing something else!; October 4, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Trish said...: couchpotato - yes, I have to be doing something else while listening, too. Same with music.

Kate - thanks for that recommendation! I was wondering what Persuasion was like; I'll have to look out for a copy.; October 4, 2011 at 11:19 AM