Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters

Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters
by Ben Winters

Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters is Ben H. Winters' attempt to write a parody of Jane Austen's classic novel, Sense and Sensibility. I did manage to finish this book, although I admit it was a struggle to make it all the way to the end. The sophomoric humor became tiresome and had the tendency to get in the way of the story. I think that Mr. Winters would do better to parody current teen romances. His writing style is no match for Austen. [If you enjoy this, you might also like: Mr. Darcy, Vampyre and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies] -- reviewed by Kim J. - Bennett Martin Public Library

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