Two sisters, one practical and full of commonsense, the other a passionate and emotional creature, an uncaring brother and his avaricious wife, a handsome rake and a faithful gentleman – these are some of the unforgettable characters who make Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility such a delightful, witty and timeless classic.
Sense and Sensibility is a charming story of two sisters who see life from two very different viewpoints. When their father suddenly dies, leaving his entire estate to their half-brother John, the sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, their mother and youngest sister Margaret are thrown at the financial mercy of John and his mean-minded wife, Fanny.
Mrs Dashwood and her daughters soon realize that they are not welcome at their former home Norland Hall. Fanny's brother Edward Ferrars, who is quite different from his greedy and graceless sister, arrives and begins to form an attachment to Elinor, which is violently opposed by Fanny.
Mrs Dashwood is hurt and bewildered, but finally realizes that they have no option but to leave. They move to Devonshire, where Mrs Dashwood's cousin, Sir John Middleton welcomes them and helps them to find suitable lodgings. While out walking one rainy evening, Marianne suffers a small accident and is rescued by the suave and dashing John Willoughby. She falls passionately in love with him.
The story takes several interesting twists and turns, driven by the opposing natures of the two sisters. More than two hundred years after publication, this delightful tale still manages to capture the reader's imagination as it echoes universal truths of passion, love, social status and ethics. Sense and Sensibility is a coming of age novel, marked by Jane Austen's deliciously ironic and sharp wit and famously under-stated style that will certainly appeal to modern-day readers.
Agwanda –
When it comes to writing, Charles is a guru and ever since I started reading his work, I’ve never been disappointed. Such a great book, I enjoyed every bit of it. The chapters aren’t too long to bore you, plot is really clear and well laid out, no unnecessary jargons( at no particular time did I have to use my dictionary or Google to look up for a word), No forced scenes or characters, yaani Kila kitu just flows effortlessly.
He is consistent in delivering quality work and honestly speaking, I think he is the most underrated author from these sides of the Sahara.
Congratulations and looking forward to another one from you
Agwanda –
When it comes to writing, Charles is a guru and ever since I started reading his work, I’ve never been disappointed. Such a great book, I enjoyed every bit of it. The chapters aren’t too long to bore you, plot is really clear and well laid out, no unnecessary jargons( at no particular time did I have to use my dictionary or Google to look up for a word), No forced scenes or characters, yaani Kila kitu just flows effortlessly.
He is consistent in delivering quality work and honestly speaking, I think he is the most underrated author from these sides of the Sahara.
Congratulations Charles
Thuo P. –
The description of the book as a family horror and thriller is justice well served. During the reading, I put the book down a number of times to gaze into nothingness to let the momental trauma pass. If I had any tears left, they would have been shed for various members of the Rukwaro family.
The mix of history, events based in actual places ( a signature in Chanchori’s bodies of work) and fiction is magical, to say the least. One of these days, I’m taking a journey down the Mara (and the book with me) just to experience the book better. I’m definitely going out to actively read and listen to first hand Mau Mau experience.
Chanchori has been and remains a literary genius.