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slelswick's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to enjoy this since Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors. At first, I liked this modern portrayal of Emma, but the story didn't hold my attention or interest. I abandoned it part way through and can't make myself finish it, although I really liked the way McCall Smith portrayed Mr. Woodhouse as anxious and fastidious.
alisonstar87's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
karend's review
3.0
Someday I may read the original Emma (I tried, and I'll try again someday), but for now this will have to do.
kaaeellii's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.25
mommamel11's review against another edition
2.0
Tedious. I never read the original. I have seen some of the film versions. This Emma seems so mean spirited. I can't believe George would put up with her.
annebennett1957's review against another edition
4.0
I ended up really liking this retelling of Jane Austen's Emma. Parts are classic Alexander McCall Smith with his repeatable jokes infused throughout. I listened tot he audiobook and found myself wanting to reread the original or at least rewatch the DVD, which I own.
heykylie's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Sweet and a nice modern romp through a familiar story, though the "modern" aspect didn't super work very well for me as far as all the secondary characters went (felt like a stretch for nearly all of them).
helen_moore_reads's review against another edition
It was just boring, dragging along…
pamiverson's review
4.0
Fun re-telling of the Jane Austen tale, set in small-town but very class-conscious England. An entertaining story on its own -- happy ever after -- but it makes me want to reread the original. And maybe watch Clueless again (my favorite re-telling of an Austen story.)
kelliepalmer's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0