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znvisser's review against another edition
3.75
I liked this one, but it did feel too long. I’ve been working through Austen novels for the first time and although I love her for her portrayal of society and its peculiar characters, I feel like it’s getting harder to remain involved in it all again and again. This story, with its three parts and Harriet Smith and Frank Churchill and the Bates monologues was rather long, and I surprisingly had a harder time ploughing through it than the previous ones; nevertheless I was properly invested by the third volume. Because luckily, it did still have all those Austen qualities and the romance wrapped this up nicely.
Because surprisingly, romantically this may be my Austen fave so far - although Persuasion is also up there. Mr Knightley did have to grow on me; in the first volume, I was slightly creeped out by his meddling in the young girls life. But once Emma starts to evolve and grow as a character, their compatibility shows through reflection and banter.
May be worth a reread more separately from the others, might enjoy it more that way.
Because surprisingly, romantically this may be my Austen fave so far - although Persuasion is also up there. Mr Knightley did have to grow on me; in the first volume, I was slightly creeped out by his meddling in the young girls life. But once Emma starts to evolve and grow as a character, their compatibility shows through reflection and banter.
May be worth a reread more separately from the others, might enjoy it more that way.
meghana_stories's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
omgnikki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
fanbookatic's review against another edition
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
ergoebel's review against another edition
4.0
definitely her second best work, behind pride and prejudice of course
sophsea2's review against another edition
3.0
So boring omg, just talking talking talking.
I enjoyed the second half of the story more, I liked the part with the picnic thing when they all got together and onwards but my god it was slow.
Emma is such an annoying character as well which I actually enjoyed because it’s not often that an author makes their main character disliked and it was weirdly refreshing.
I enjoyed the second half of the story more, I liked the part with the picnic thing when they all got together and onwards but my god it was slow.
Emma is such an annoying character as well which I actually enjoyed because it’s not often that an author makes their main character disliked and it was weirdly refreshing.
smelly_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
lillianviolinist's review against another edition
4.5
I didn't enjoy this one as much as Pride and Prejudice but Jane Austen has done it again. I loved this. Very delightful. Emma is a wonderful protagonist to follow and the various Highbury goings-on are immersive and enveloping. A truly lovely read.
reyreads's review against another edition
If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more ☹️