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jferguson1138's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
3.5
Landed gentry romance is such a bizarre, but interesting genre. The social back and forth maneuvering, not all of the "rules" still making a ton of sense, but whatever. It's a fun romp through matchmaking and good manners.
I enjoyed the audiobook version of Emma. I think if I hadn't listened to the audiobook version it might have been much more of a slow drag. That goes double for any passage involving Mrs. Bates who, when she entered a scene, you just had to brace for impact. But via audiobook, those passages worked okay as word salad monologues that I think the author intended that just beat you down until you laugh at the thoroughness. If I had been reading them myself I might have gotten lost in the slog.
I did do a double-take towards the end when I realized how much older Mr. Knightly was than Emma and that he'd had eyes for her since she was 13, but I guess he didn't make a move until she was older. That plus how the author uses the characters of gypsies makes you remember that it is definitely a period piece.
I enjoyed the audiobook version of Emma. I think if I hadn't listened to the audiobook version it might have been much more of a slow drag. That goes double for any passage involving Mrs. Bates who, when she entered a scene, you just had to brace for impact. But via audiobook, those passages worked okay as word salad monologues that I think the author intended that just beat you down until you laugh at the thoroughness. If I had been reading them myself I might have gotten lost in the slog.
I did do a double-take towards the end when I realized how much older Mr. Knightly was than Emma and that he'd had eyes for her since she was 13, but I guess he didn't make a move until she was older. That plus how the author uses the characters of gypsies makes you remember that it is definitely a period piece.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
mickymouse_007's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
This was definitely interesting. There is so many layers to the books and hidden meanings behind all the dialogues and the language. Have trust issues because of this book as nobody's pov is reliable (especially not Emma's while Mr. Knightly is comparatively more accurate)
"everything is not what it seems" could have been part of the movie's music playlist but make in 1800's
This was a fun read. Compared to P&P, it was definitely more comical and the writing style was a bit different but still enjoyable to say at the very least.
I loved the character development in this book and also character analysis. And I loved how they did a deep dive into the character of the side characters like Miss. Bates, Jane Fairfax, Harriet, Mrs. Elton, John Knightly and so on whom would have otherwise been completely ignored and how these people and their lives and their personality shape Emma to be who she is and also shapes her alteration.
Speaking of the devil, did I like Emma? Surprisingly, I did and didn't at the same time. I found her to be a very humane character who has flaws and makes mistakes (loads of them in fact) but she still has a lot more learning though.
Final thoughts: loved it. Definitely will reread it just to understand the hints on frank churchill's and jane fairfax's relationship and also understand the themes more. Definitely recommend!!
"everything is not what it seems" could have been part of the movie's music playlist but make in 1800's
This was a fun read. Compared to P&P, it was definitely more comical and the writing style was a bit different but still enjoyable to say at the very least.
I loved the character development in this book and also character analysis. And I loved how they did a deep dive into the character of the side characters like Miss. Bates, Jane Fairfax, Harriet, Mrs. Elton, John Knightly and so on whom would have otherwise been completely ignored and how these people and their lives and their personality shape Emma to be who she is and also shapes her alteration.
Speaking of the devil, did I like Emma? Surprisingly, I did and didn't at the same time. I found her to be a very humane character who has flaws and makes mistakes (loads of them in fact) but she still has a lot more learning though.
Final thoughts: loved it. Definitely will reread it just to understand the hints on
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Misogyny
Minor: Pregnancy and Death of parent
nehanaomi'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm choosing to ignore that ONE part of Mr. Knightley's character.
Content Warnings
Minor: Classism, Death of parent, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, and Toxic friendship
bloomingpear's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
erynlasbelin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
jessthanthree's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Adult/minor relationship, and Racial slurs
Minor: Racism
idajoh's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
4.5
Absolutely loved this book. I could overlook some of the dated things such as classism and misoginy, but one aspect just absolutely revolted me.
I hated that Mr. Knightley basically groomed Emma and that he was so much older than her. I loved their chemistry however and predicted their match from early on, but I just wished he had not seen her grow up!
I actually regretted starting this a bit, but only because I've heard this is one of Austen's best works and I don't want to be disappointed by her other books because I loved this one so much
I actually regretted starting this a bit, but only because I've heard this is one of Austen's best works and I don't want to be disappointed by her other books because I loved this one so much
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Death, Death of parent, and Religious bigotry
toffishay's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
This is the first Jane Austen book I have ever read and I enjoyed it well enough. It was funny and sweet at times and Emma is charming as a protagonists and is honest when she messes up. I love Knightley and how he calls her on her shit. I read this because I love Emma adaptations, particularly Clueless and Emma (2020), but I don't know if I see myself revisiting the book. This is one of Austen's longer ones from what I can see and I think it could have been shorter. It slogged on and made it difficult to get through, along with the difficult language. Still fun though. :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
graybat's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
4.0
read this bc of anya taylor-joy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Racism and Adult/minor relationship
emhunsber'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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Classism, Pregnancy, and Chronic illness