Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Narrator: Rosamund Pike
Published by Audible Studios
Publication Date August 14th 2018
Source: Audible
Genres: Classic
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'The more I know of the world, the more am I convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!'
Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love—and its threatened loss—the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love.
Towards the end of 2018 I “discovered” romances. I know I didn’t technically discover them, they had been sitting on the shelf all along. However, I had previously grouped them into the “Outlander Category” (clearly not a fan} and I left them there to gather dust. I cannot recall what novel it was that opened my eyes but I became addicted. Tempted by Audible’s Romance Package I signed up for their free trial and can listen to my heart’s content.
The first book I listened to was Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility narrated by Rosamund Pike. I had heard great things about her narration of Pride and Prejudice and thought I would give another Austen Classic a try.
It was music to my ears. Pike’s narration was quick witty and matched the tone of Austen’s novels perfectly. Her change in voice for different characters, were distinct and could easily differentiate each individual.
Rosamund Pike does not disappoint and look forward to listening to her read Pride and Prejudice in the very near future.
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