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Emma by Jane Austen

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books_tea_and_fantasy's review against another edition

3.0

✨REVIEW✨

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This is the first book I’ve read by Austen and I’m so happy to say I actually quite enjoyed it!

Emma is a sharp-tongued, witty, stubborn and spoiled protagonist. It is astounding how Austen was able to write a character that is obviously flawed and selfish and yet is still likeable and relatable.

What I loved most about this book is Emma’s character development. She goes from being self absorbed and naive to being empathetic and considerate (with the help of Mr. Knightly of course).

This novel is anything but plot driven which might be a dealbreaker for many readers. It is, however, an analysis and exploration of human relations and perception.

TW: antiziganism (g slur), alcohol consumption

15/60

softmellow's review against another edition

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5.0

Insert Pikachu face realizing clueless is literally Emma

reading_slumped's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

anno159's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

lonely_jay's review against another edition

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slow-paced

3.0

llamaburger32's review against another edition

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2.5

Most of the content in this book went in one ear and out of the other. It gave me the energy of the show: Bridgeton, which is fine if you like that, but I hate it. However, Jane Austen once said that Emma is a heroin that ‘no one but myself will much like’ and that holds up - I literally despise her and I was so happy for Harriet at the end.