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Emma by Jane Austen

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jadeylady's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This was so much easier for me to read than pride and prejudice! (Probably because I read it right after.) I was so invested in Emma’s life and although especially at the beginning her actions made me kinda annoyed by the end I was enjoying it much more. But bloody hell they love to yap and some scenes/chapters really dragged for me. Knightly made up for it like stopppp “if I loved you less I might be able to talk about it more” ! ! ! I can’t I was just so entertained and really blew through it.

birdyreader's review against another edition

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challenging funny lighthearted fast-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

5.0

amanda1793's review against another edition

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4.0

I have only read two Austen novels... this is my favourite.

The growth of Emma as a character through the novel was interesting, however rushed near the end of the novel. I did enjoy that she was able to grow and realize the "error of her ways" in meddling where she shouldn't, and making comments that hurt people's feelings in the presence of others and how, given her place in society, her opinion rather means something to the community as a whole.

Some characters did grate on my nerves, which was clearly what was intended to happen but man where they annoying.

Full transparency, I was roughly 2/3s of the way through the novel when I saw the newest film adaptation prior to theatres in my area closing. I feel that the film aided in my understanding of the story as a whole, and was gorgeous in it's own right!

izzylashley's review against another edition

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4.0

Def not my fave Jane Austen novel but still great, loved Emma’s character development

forestidylls's review against another edition

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5.0

Although not my favorite Jane Austen book, definitely a great book. Enjoyed it more the second time than I did the first. I feel like I caught a lot more, and really appreciate the intricacies Jane Austen manages to weave into her stories.