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shontayromey's review against another edition
got busy. will try to read again later
grapereads's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
a lovely little book 📖 😊 💕
read_with_yora1's review against another edition
4.0
I loved every single world in the book ❤️ but it had alot of description that made it tooo long
rounity's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
foonislin's review against another edition
2.0
My first Jane Austen book and like.... I dont know, I didnt LOVE the writing. I feel like she would go on about nothing for what? Character development? sureeee. BUT the thing that made me enjoy this book was realizing that Clueless (a movie I really like) was just a modern retelling of Emma. Of course it kinda spoiled everything cuz I knew who she would end up with, but it was really cool seeing the similar scenes between the two. So if you want to read this book but cant do the language or whatever just watch Clueless!
lam0034's review against another edition
funny
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
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
4/5
Alright i am getting more into the classics yay. I found this one to be interesting but at the same time long and only sometimes dragging. I have mixed feelings about the main character but over the period piece was entertaining
Alright i am getting more into the classics yay. I found this one to be interesting but at the same time long and only sometimes dragging. I have mixed feelings about the main character but over the period piece was entertaining
taya_bel's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderfully exceeded my expectations! I love it even more than Pride and Prejudice (the only other Austen novel I’ve read thus far). Initially, I was not into it that much since I knew already that it would follow the storyline of the movie ‘Clueless’. But after 1/3 of the book, I was hooked with the arrival of Frank Churchill. I was shocked at how much I liked it since I read read mixed reviews on this novel going into it- either people love it or hate it 50/50. I enjoyed how Emma was a flawed character and how she became a bit more self aware as the novel went on. Great character arch for her and how Harriet matured throughout the novel. A beautiful happy ending too!
Note to self: I read the book a tiny bit, but mostly did audiobook.
Note to self: I read the book a tiny bit, but mostly did audiobook.
rsuray's review against another edition
5.0
This is certainly not my first time reading "Emma," but I wanted a refresher after recently seeing (and loving) the 2020 film adaptation. The book as a whole is a great representation of Austen's wit and sly poking at the Regency-era class system and patriarchy. I have heard that "Emma," though not as popular as "Pride and Prejudice," is considered a better-written novel by academics. This statement was partly the reason why I wanted to reread it, seeing as I've always considered "Pride and Prejudice" to be her best work.
Upon this time around, I've noticed that, unlike Austen's other novels, the character Emma doesn't center herself around another romantic lead. In fact, her love interest doesn't even emerge until the very end of the novel. This is because Emma is the only Austen heroine who has the luxury of being so wealthy that she doesn't have to worry about finding herself a suitable match. Even though she won't inherit her father's estate, her inheritance is so extensive that she herself exclaims several times how she will never marry because she doesn't need to marry. Austen's other heroines are either of middle or once-rich class and know that they must marry to secure their own futures, and Austen with these heroines makes a point to have them marry for love. But in "Emma," the non-need for the titular character to marry leaves room for the development of and focus on the match-making process and actions of other minor characters from all sorts of socio-economic backgrounds and temperaments. But no spoilers on this subject.
For any Austen fanatics, I'd certainly recommend rereading "Emma" not just for the story itself, but to study it in the scheme of Austen's other novels.
For anyone new to Austen, I just want to remind that her novels are almost entirely character driven, and since focusing on the sedentary middle and upper classes of Regency-England, are certainly dialogue heavy. But this isn't a warning. Austen is so heavily satirical that once you are familiar with her style and gain knowledge of the era, you will remain in a constant state of amusement.
Upon this time around, I've noticed that, unlike Austen's other novels, the character Emma doesn't center herself around another romantic lead. In fact, her love interest doesn't even emerge until the very end of the novel. This is because Emma is the only Austen heroine who has the luxury of being so wealthy that she doesn't have to worry about finding herself a suitable match. Even though she won't inherit her father's estate, her inheritance is so extensive that she herself exclaims several times how she will never marry because she doesn't need to marry. Austen's other heroines are either of middle or once-rich class and know that they must marry to secure their own futures, and Austen with these heroines makes a point to have them marry for love. But in "Emma," the non-need for the titular character to marry leaves room for the development of and focus on the match-making process and actions of other minor characters from all sorts of socio-economic backgrounds and temperaments. But no spoilers on this subject.
For any Austen fanatics, I'd certainly recommend rereading "Emma" not just for the story itself, but to study it in the scheme of Austen's other novels.
For anyone new to Austen, I just want to remind that her novels are almost entirely character driven, and since focusing on the sedentary middle and upper classes of Regency-England, are certainly dialogue heavy. But this isn't a warning. Austen is so heavily satirical that once you are familiar with her style and gain knowledge of the era, you will remain in a constant state of amusement.