Sense and Sensibility was the second Austen book that I ever read. I picked it up after Pride and Prejudice, in my high school years, thinking it would be similar. I quickly learned that while Jane Austen has a distinct "voice", each of her stories is unique and engaging in completely different ways.

Probably, one of my favorites of her works, Sense and Sensibility, is a delightful read that evokes many emotions. I will say that, the manga edition was an incredibly enjoyable version of the story and I'm glad to have read it.

Although, this is one, that I believe everyone should read the original at least once.

Po Tse's artwork is so amazing! Seeing classic novel as a manga adaption fills my heart with joy. Marianne and Elinor are so well portrayed and emotions were so detailed that you could easily connect with the characters. Well done !

Maybe it is good for Manga lovers to get into classical literature, but I personally didn't enjoy it very much, the illustrations were to comical and too dramatic at the same time, as a huge fan of Jane Austen's works I just couldn't aprecciate it

I love these Manga retellings of famous classics.

This one is no exception! I loved the artwork, and the story is well told and easy to follow.

This is absolutely one of my favorite classics so I was really excited to sit down and read this. I thought it stuck true to the characters and although cut things it still held up well considering the format. It's always interesting to see how someone else sees a character and interprets their moods.

Sometimes the word choices bothered me as did the more as drastic characteristics of the antagonists. I understand why it was done for the format it was told in. Otherwise I think it's a fun read.

I was really excited to get approved for an ARC of this book on Net Galley. Being a huge manga reader, I instantly fell in love with the concept of adapting classic western novels in a manga format.

Having never actually read Sense & Sensibility (the novel), I can't comment on how accurate the adaptation is, but I liked this manga quite a lot. Visuals bring the characters to life, and the girly art fits Austen's writing style well. I don't know why but Marianne's character reminded me of Rose of Versailles (in terms of illustration). The dialogues were taken from the book so there's no watering down of Jane Austen's language to make it accessible to modern readers. However, since she's a pretty great writer, that hardly matters.

The story itself was detailed with the classic misunderstandings and plot twists, but well done with Austen's signature observation of Regency English society. I think those in school that are trying to get into classics would enjoy this manga, as would anyone wanting a quick re-read (but not actually having time to read the novel).

Pros:
1. Visual format
2. Good art- works well for the story
3. Detailed enough (312 pages, I think- that's a lot longer than it sounds)
4. Most major points were well-adapted (I assume)

Cons:
1. The timeline jumps- I'm assuming this would come across much better in a novel. This book had quite a few of those: 'three months later', 'two weeks later', 'one week later'.

Overall, a pretty good, breezy read. I loved seeing Jane Austen's work in a manga format and highly recommend it.

BEAUTIFUL! Wow, absolutely beautifully drawn! I am in love! Thank you for the opportunity to read for a fair review!

A perfect way to see your favourite classic story illustrated if you ever wanted to picture it in your head more clearly. Amazing!

Fun read! Sense and Sensibility is my favorite Austen novel, and I enjoyed experiencing the story in a new way. I would have loved reading this when I was younger because it's so much lighter than the original. The art is quite sweet and youthful. I look forward to trying more in this series.

I absolutely adored this book! The artwork was beautiful and the story was abridged well-enough to give students the gist of the work without over complicating the plot for their first encounter with a story. I look forward to using this edition in my classroom.

I was auto-approved by the publisher Udon Entertainment through NetGalley to review this title.
I have only read the original <i>Sense and Sensibility</i> by Jane Austen once, but have watched television productions throughout the years.
I’m still not sure about this one. I found the artwork pretty, but also comical. I understand that Austen’s works possess a certain amount of comical commentary of social customs; however, with respect to the artwork it felt like it was distracting the reader from the actual story.
Overall, I might be slightly biased and have extremely high expectations when it comes to Austen’s works, but I still find it’s an entertaining read.

I obtained a free copy via Netgalley for a true and honest review!

I found this such fun read! I don't really read magna comics but I really enjoyed this.

I was so excited when I saw this on NetGalley! I am a huge fan of manga and graphic novel adaptations of books. I think they are a great way to refresh your memory on a book you’ve already read, or a way to check out a book you’ve never read. Plus they have beautiful illustrations!

I have never read Sense and Sensibility, but I’ve always wanted to. I really enjoyed this manga version, so now I am feeling more motivated to read the actual book. Because I’ve never read the original version, I’m not sure how good a job the manga version did with capturing the plot and the essence of the story. However, I felt like the manga version in itself did a good job or getting me to like or dislike the characters, and I think it probably hit a lot of the major plot points.

The illustrations in this book are beautiful, so props to Po Tse! I especially loved the illustrations the Colonel and Mr. Willoughby. They were so handsome!

This was such a fun read. I will definitely be ordering copies of these manga classics to add to my collection, and I can’t wait to read more!

This is the second Manga Classic I have reviewed. I was not disappointing in Sense and Sensibility. It was such and enjoyable read to see the story of the Dashwood family in manga form. It really does break down the original novel into smaller more detailed pieces while maintaining the language and integrity of the original novel.

It has been nearly ten years since I first read Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. There is something about Jane Austen's characters that feel so relevant in the modern age. In manga classic's version of Sense and Sensibility, the characters of Marianne and Elinor Dashwood are brought to life in Regency era England. When the Dashwoods' father dies, Marianne, Elinor and their mother are left vulnerable to the world without prospects. Even though Marianne and Elinor's half-brother, John, promised to take care of them, his wife Fanny has other ideas. Suddenly, the Dashwoods find themselves without prospects. But, in Jane Austen's world, love always prevails. A story of love and heartbreak, and the bond of sisterhood, Sense and Sensibility is one of Jane Austen's masterpiece.
Manga classics' version of Sense and Sensibility follows the original plotline of the novel with ease. The designs of the characters themselves are reflections of their personalities. For instance, Elinor's hair is straight and tamed, Marianne's is wild and curly. Even silly characters such as Mrs. Jennings is portrayed through her expressive facial reactions. All in all, this is an excellent adaptation of the novel. For those who are intimidated by the antiquity of Jane Austen's novels, please give this one a try. Or if you have read all of Jane Austen's novels and desperately wish for more Regency drama, this adaptation is right for you!
*I received Manga Classics: Sense and Sensibility from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

My rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Netgalley #15
Many thanks go to UDON and Netgalley for the free copy of this Manga version of Jane Austen’s classic for my unbiased opinion. This is probably my favorite Austen novel, so I’m very excited to see how it translates. And translate it certainly did! What beautiful illustrations. I feel there may have been a slight cinematic influence as well. And all the famous quotes were included, which was a requirement. I think this format is an excellent way for the YA crowd to enjoy classic literature. Definitely better than Cliff’s Notes. I plan on collecting more of these titles; they are simply delightful.

Thanks to NetGalley and UDON Entertainment for the opportunity to read and review Manga Classics! Manga Classics include Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, which is true to the original classic with added cliffhangers to keep manga readers interested and eye-catching illustrations. After the story ends, the details of adaptation from classic literature to manga lets us see into the transformation. Each story in this collection follows these same guidelines! Impressive artwork and transformation!
Manga Classics also include The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (the only color is the scarlet letter A, which makes striking illustrations!), Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven. The Cask of Amontillado, The Masque of the Red death and The Fall of the House of Usher; Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, Great Expectations by Charles Dickens and many more!
5 stars for books that make classics accessible and understandable to every reader!

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I am generally of the same opinion for all of these manga classics: They are good for entry into the literature they are adapted from. I am not as familiar with Sense and Sensibility as I have been with the other manga classic editions, but I did enjoy reading this. The story line is cohesive and coherent. It doesn't skew too far from the original text. At times the dialogue and the art work is INCREDIBLY cheesy, but overall the art is good. I didn't notice any strange anatomy or weird proportions except for some eyes and Colonel Brandon's cheek bones (which were slightly terrifying). I would still recommend reading the source material in addition to the manga adaptation.

Decent 3/5 stars