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Of all the Austen books that I have read, I liked this one the least. I cannot stand Emma. She is a meddler, someone who thinks she knows best, and while that is her character (and what drives the plot) I just cannot stand her. This is one of the few books that I started and just couldn't manage to finish. I read enough to know I couldn't stand it, and then put it down and walked away without regrets.

orion_gerbille's review against another edition

2.0

lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

catsreadgooder's review against another edition

5.0

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

I really enjoyed this book. Pride and Prejudice is still my favorite Jane Austen book, but this one is up there.

It's just a fun book that revolves around community and family, meddling in other people's business, keeping secrets. It's silly but charming.

Main character, Emma, is a spoiled, sheltered young woman from a high-class family. She's pretty clueless about a lot of things, but she means well and is trying to make life better for those around her. I did enjoy her as a character.