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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
After reading like four manga classics, I feel like this was my least favourite one, which was a bit of a let down really, since I adore the original Emma.
It was a combination of art and story adaptation that made me feel disappointed. I was not the biggest fan of manga style of design of characters in this version, and there were some changes in the story where I felt unnecessary.
The fact that this version took out Harriet's fight with Emma at the end when she realized Emma was in love with Mr. Knightley, and her whole backstory about her actual father was also removed, the changes erased some of the much needed tension between Harriet and Emma, where she finally understood that she needed to be in charge of her own life and made her own decisions, sadly losing some of the great maturing moments of both Harriet and Emma. Also they took out Mr. Martin's kind words to Harriet when they were in the shop and he told her to take the high ground since it was raining and the road was flooded, she broke his heart yet he continued to worried about her well-being, that was so sweet but they cut it TT. And I was so sad about in this version Emma did not go and convince Mr.Martin about proposing to Harriet again, she basically did nothing to right her own wrong, which was yet another miss opportunity for some character growth.
It felt rushed and some of the emotional beats were denied time for it to actually sit and registered with the reader, like the scene where Mr.Knightley scolded Emma for hurting Miss Bates at Box Hill, which was such missed opportunity.
It was a combination of art and story adaptation that made me feel disappointed. I was not the biggest fan of manga style of design of characters in this version, and there were some changes in the story where I felt unnecessary.
The fact that this version took out Harriet's fight with Emma at the end when she realized Emma was in love with Mr. Knightley, and her whole backstory about her actual father was also removed, the changes erased some of the much needed tension between Harriet and Emma, where she finally understood that she needed to be in charge of her own life and made her own decisions, sadly losing some of the great maturing moments of both Harriet and Emma. Also they took out Mr. Martin's kind words to Harriet when they were in the shop and he told her to take the high ground since it was raining and the road was flooded, she broke his heart yet he continued to worried about her well-being, that was so sweet but they cut it TT. And I was so sad about in this version Emma did not go and convince Mr.Martin about proposing to Harriet again, she basically did nothing to right her own wrong, which was yet another miss opportunity for some character growth.
It felt rushed and some of the emotional beats were denied time for it to actually sit and registered with the reader, like the scene where Mr.Knightley scolded Emma for hurting Miss Bates at Box Hill, which was such missed opportunity.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hermosos trazos y sombras, interesante modo de adaptar estas obras.
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Nice strokes and shading, interesting way of adapting a classic.
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Nice strokes and shading, interesting way of adapting a classic.
Manga Classics: Emma was the perfect Sunday read! The illustrations are phenomenal - so much detail in the clothing and scenery. The characters were clear and true to the original. I enjoyed how very Austen the feeling was.
Es correcta como adaptación, pero se queda corta para el novelón que es Emma. Lo que más adolece es la caracterización de Emma y Knightley y la simplificación de varias de las relaciones, aunque no se reduzcan los eventos. Otra cosa muy visible es que está dibujado con estilo manga, sin que lo sea en realidad, aunque otras ilustraciones de la autora que he buscado a raíz de esta adaptación valen mucho la pena. Pero, de todos modos, hay mejores series si se quiere leer un romance victoriano, como la Emma de Kaoru Mori.
Snagged from netgalley! I've never read Emma, but have seen an adaptation so I was familiar with some of the plot points. This was still a refreshing take on the classic, and the manga format was a great medium for the story.
Great adaptation! Marvel needs to take a lesson from this publisher on adapting the classics in graphic novel format!
Although this is my third Manga Classics book, it was a different experience because I have yet to read the original Emma. Even so, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the story: this is a romance that follows an eager matchmaker who is ignorant of her own feelings (a premise that is now a trope in modern romcoms with movies like Hitch).
The pacing was steady and gave ample time for character development, especially with Emma, Harriet, and Knightley. The dialogue was punchy and interesting, and based on the authors’ notes it seems to follow the source material closely.
In comparison to the other Manga Classics I’ve read, Emma features a heavier shoujo-style artwork (that is, the eyes are bigger and the expressions more dramatic…and there are roses everywhere), which is appropriate for the genre. As for the actual story, there were too many character relationships to keep track of, especially since many of them only appear a few times. Obviously, though, it is difficult to include a large cast of characters in an abridged version, and even if I were reading the original Emma I might’ve still disliked the number of minor players.
Overall, Emma is a solid addition to the Manga Classics series. I think that a version of Jane Eyre is in the works, and if so, I greatly look forward to getting my hands on an ARC!
The pacing was steady and gave ample time for character development, especially with Emma, Harriet, and Knightley. The dialogue was punchy and interesting, and based on the authors’ notes it seems to follow the source material closely.
In comparison to the other Manga Classics I’ve read, Emma features a heavier shoujo-style artwork (that is, the eyes are bigger and the expressions more dramatic…and there are roses everywhere), which is appropriate for the genre. As for the actual story, there were too many character relationships to keep track of, especially since many of them only appear a few times. Obviously, though, it is difficult to include a large cast of characters in an abridged version, and even if I were reading the original Emma I might’ve still disliked the number of minor players.
Overall, Emma is a solid addition to the Manga Classics series. I think that a version of Jane Eyre is in the works, and if so, I greatly look forward to getting my hands on an ARC!
The art is absolutely beautiful. A very quick and fun read. Would recommend. I received an e-book copy of this book from netgalley for an honest review.