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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
First read (2016) rating: 4
Second read (2022) rating: 4.5.
[Emma] walked on, amusing herself in the consideration of the blunders which often arise from a partial knowledge of circumstances, of the mistakes which people of high pretensions to judgment are for ever falling into.
Oh, Emma. I've now read this novel a few times, and every time I begin, I immediately and deeply dislike Emma. She is the worst, really, one of the worst characters for most of the story. She is snobby and vain and doesn't even seem to have a good reason for it. Her family and closest friends are not as fastidious of rank and dignity as she is, so where did she learn it? I suppose she knows without rank, her "talents" would be mediocre at best. So, I always dislike her.
However, I can't deny that I was also endlessly entertained by each and every moment of mortification, misery, distress, and fear she was subjected to by the results of her own absurd scheming. She deserved all of it, even the thoughtless games of a certain gentleman, who was really no worse than her. Ah well, in the end she does learn her lesson(s) and is really very sorry and does what she can to make things right. I can't love her, but I suppose I can like her, for the last 8 chapters or so, and for the sake of the worthy Mr. Knightly. She may not be my favorite, but this brilliant novel never fails to win me over.
Jane Austen July 2022 Prompt 1: Read one of Jane Austen’s main six novels.
Second read (2022) rating: 4.5.
[Emma] walked on, amusing herself in the consideration of the blunders which often arise from a partial knowledge of circumstances, of the mistakes which people of high pretensions to judgment are for ever falling into.
Oh, Emma. I've now read this novel a few times, and every time I begin, I immediately and deeply dislike Emma. She is the worst, really, one of the worst characters for most of the story. She is snobby and vain and doesn't even seem to have a good reason for it. Her family and closest friends are not as fastidious of rank and dignity as she is, so where did she learn it? I suppose she knows without rank, her "talents" would be mediocre at best. So, I always dislike her.
However, I can't deny that I was also endlessly entertained by each and every moment of mortification, misery, distress, and fear she was subjected to by the results of her own absurd scheming. She deserved all of it, even the thoughtless games of a certain gentleman, who was really no worse than her. Ah well, in the end she does learn her lesson(s) and is really very sorry and does what she can to make things right. I can't love her, but I suppose I can like her, for the last 8 chapters or so, and for the sake of the worthy Mr. Knightly. She may not be my favorite, but this brilliant novel never fails to win me over.
Jane Austen July 2022 Prompt 1: Read one of Jane Austen’s main six novels.
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I think this might be my favorite Austen. bc it’s named after me obvs. jk, it’s bc emma is a lil butt and then she grows up a little. and knightley is mature as heck. plus mr. woodhouse might be the funniest incompetent parent because he isn’t meddlesome, just hypochondriac.
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4 1/2 Stars
This is an adaptation, and I’m not entirely sure what all it edits. Since there’s a full cast, it definitely cuts out tags like “she said.” It’s been several years since I last read the novel, so I didn’t notice many other differences.
The cast is wonderful, which is no surprise because Emma Thompson is the narrator. Personally, I like the background noises, like people walking and babies crying. This adaptation is closer to radio theater.
Emma is probably tied with Pride and Prejudice as my favorite Jane Austen novel. (The only thing I struggle with is Emma and Harriet’s friendship towards the end.)
If you’re okay with some edits and background noises, you’ll love this adaptation!
Merged review:
4 1/2 Stars
This is an adaptation, and I’m not entirely sure what all it edits. Since there’s a full cast, it definitely cuts out tags like “she said.” It’s been several years since I last read the novel, so I didn’t notice many other differences.
The cast is wonderful, which is no surprise because Emma Thompson is the narrator. Personally, I like the background noises, like people walking and babies crying. This adaptation is closer to radio theater.
Emma is probably tied with Pride and Prejudice as my favorite Jane Austen novel. (The only thing I struggle with is Emma and Harriet’s friendship towards the end.)
If you’re okay with some edits and background noises, you’ll love this adaptation!
This is an adaptation, and I’m not entirely sure what all it edits. Since there’s a full cast, it definitely cuts out tags like “she said.” It’s been several years since I last read the novel, so I didn’t notice many other differences.
The cast is wonderful, which is no surprise because Emma Thompson is the narrator. Personally, I like the background noises, like people walking and babies crying. This adaptation is closer to radio theater.
Emma is probably tied with Pride and Prejudice as my favorite Jane Austen novel. (The only thing I struggle with is Emma and Harriet’s friendship towards the end.)
If you’re okay with some edits and background noises, you’ll love this adaptation!
Merged review:
4 1/2 Stars
This is an adaptation, and I’m not entirely sure what all it edits. Since there’s a full cast, it definitely cuts out tags like “she said.” It’s been several years since I last read the novel, so I didn’t notice many other differences.
The cast is wonderful, which is no surprise because Emma Thompson is the narrator. Personally, I like the background noises, like people walking and babies crying. This adaptation is closer to radio theater.
Emma is probably tied with Pride and Prejudice as my favorite Jane Austen novel. (The only thing I struggle with is Emma and Harriet’s friendship towards the end.)
If you’re okay with some edits and background noises, you’ll love this adaptation!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
all my homies hate mr woodhouse (but a little less than the others)