Review of Sense and Sensibility (1995) by Tom C — 01 Nov 2009

Love Jane Austen. Pride & Prejudice is better though. =).

This review of Sense and Sensibility (1995) was written by Tom C on 01 Nov 2009.

Sense and Sensibility has generally received very positive reviews.

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