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Emma by Jane Austen

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purr21's review against another edition

4.0

So this book took me well over an year to complete, I'm not sure whether it was because of the edition I had or because towards the beginning the story seemed a bit drawn out and slow paced. It probably didn't help that I still struggle with the language in classic books

grouchypeas's review against another edition

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3.5

I’ve had so much beef with this book that it took me 2 attempts over a single year to finish it. HOWEVER. I‘m glad that I persevered. I want to re-read in the future because it seems like one of those stories I gradually fall in love with.

Emma expanded my horizons and helped me understand a writing style I used to struggle with (a lot).

Although I like Emma and Mr. Knightley’s characters individually, I didn’t care for them as a couple.

BUT MR. FRANK CHURCHILL AND MISS JANE FAIRFAX?!?!?! I will forever mourn the fact there isn’t a book centering them.

roisin2311's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-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

Love jane Austen - the BEST characters - LOVED EMMA, HATED ELTONS
i think her characters are drawn so specifically and so full of character that you can’t help but love, hate, forgive and condemn along with the narrator
Fave moments were probably mr knightleys proposal, box hill drama, Jane and mr Churchill - (called it from the piano scandal btw)
Love how we get insight into propriety, impropriety and societal expectations of the 18th century
Really enjoyed but i always do she’s absolutely timeless