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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
funny
lighthearted
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
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I love pride and prejudice, which lead me to read this book. And I lived this ine, the characters were so different but they were just as complex, which good and bad qualities and such different dynamics between everyone.
Emma has a fortune she will inherent and does not wish to marry, but decides to spend her time helping others marry. She makes mistakes and messes that she grows from,leading her into an unexpected relationship in her long time friend and neighbor!
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Despite taking over 2 years to finish, Emma was lovely.
I loved the spunky naiveite of Emma's character, and how her character grows in her perspective throughout the book. My favorite quote of hers is from towards the end of the novel when she is talking to Mr. Knightly: "Oh! I always deserve the best treatment, because I never put up with any other..." I just love the relatable personalities breaking up the prim and proper facade of the Regency Era.
My only grievance is the painstaking pace of the novel. It was hard for me to read it for long periods of time because it often felt like nothing significant was happening, especially during part 1. However, part 3 happened at a break neck speed that was enthralling- I had a hard time putting it down. This seems to be typical for a Jane Austen novel through, just based off of Pride and Prejudice so maybe it's just something I need to get used to.
I loved the spunky naiveite of Emma's character, and how her character grows in her perspective throughout the book. My favorite quote of hers is from towards the end of the novel when she is talking to Mr. Knightly: "Oh! I always deserve the best treatment, because I never put up with any other..." I just love the relatable personalities breaking up the prim and proper facade of the Regency Era.
My only grievance is the painstaking pace of the novel. It was hard for me to read it for long periods of time because it often felt like nothing significant was happening, especially during part 1. However, part 3 happened at a break neck speed that was enthralling- I had a hard time putting it down. This seems to be typical for a Jane Austen novel through, just based off of Pride and Prejudice so maybe it's just something I need to get used to.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
emotional
funny
medium-paced
I was not sure about this book. I was kinda insecure when I first saw him, but something about "Jane Austen" took me out guard. I want to buy and read this book. It's huge, first of all. The portuguese version is about 510 pages and that was a lot to take in. But I am sure that everytime I spent on this book was worth it. I'm so happy to read something so good and pleasant.
Emma, in the beggining, was not a charcters that I thought I would like. But then, the way she wanted so bad that her friend could be part of the society, was so beautiful to see. That effort that she was not obligated to have was really a priceless thing to read about. I loved all the description, the stupid way that the dialogues went through... everything was perfect, really well done.
It's not my type of book and that's way I'm going to give 5 stars, but such a great piece of literature that it deserves the 4 star. I'm very happy to meet the characters, I loved Mrs. Weston and Mr. Knightley. I hate the Elton's couple. They make me angry and anxious. All the obnoxious way to talk and to act, jesus not for me.
I recommend everyone to give a try on this book. Such a great piece of art!
Emma, in the beggining, was not a charcters that I thought I would like. But then, the way she wanted so bad that her friend could be part of the society, was so beautiful to see. That effort that she was not obligated to have was really a priceless thing to read about. I loved all the description, the stupid way that the dialogues went through... everything was perfect, really well done.
It's not my type of book and that's way I'm going to give 5 stars, but such a great piece of literature that it deserves the 4 star. I'm very happy to meet the characters, I loved Mrs. Weston and Mr. Knightley. I hate the Elton's couple. They make me angry and anxious. All the obnoxious way to talk and to act, jesus not for me.
I recommend everyone to give a try on this book. Such a great piece of art!
I feel like I'm betraying my beloved Pride and Prejudice as only rated that 4 stars. However, the movie is still far superior than either Emma adaptation. Anyhow, Emma was truly a great book. It read very smoothly, and though being very descriptive and at times hard to get through, I only had a good time. I felt a lot of the hard parts were necessary to the story and made it much more realistic. If I hadn't had to sit through 2-3 pages entirely full of Miss Bates' dialogue I may have been more upset that Emma was a jerk to her later on. However, those additions were necessary to understanding Emma. We experience almost every interaction and situation with her as if we were there ourselves. It makes for a truly transportive experience.
The main thing I want to talk about is Emma and Mr Knightley, so... spoilers!!
No adaptation could get Mr Knightley right. I would say the 2020 version is close, however aging him down didn't really capture the effect that his age has on the story. What I find so compelling about Emma and Mr Knightley's relationship is that they have known each other for so long. And that Emma's feelings of friendship slowly develop into something more which she herself is excruciatingly slow to realize. She is very oblivious to her own feelings and it is truly comical watching her rationalize her opposal to Mr Knightley being in love with Jane.
With Knightley himself (channeling my inner Mrs Elton) he has known his feelings for a while. What frustrates me about the movies is that they act as if it is some grand discovery, however Knightley as known he's loved Emma for a while. Of course it takes him time to discern those feelings from simple friendly care for someone, but he knows for the majority of the book. He loves her so much, in fact, he doesn't ever attempt to admit it because he wants what's best for her. He stomachs Frank for her benefit, he speaks honestly to her, and he humbles her. It is not because he views her as a sister and is simply annoyed at her arrogance and vanity, he wants her to improve. He wants her to grow because it is what's best for her. He can easily identify her faults which is exactly what makes him love her all the more. He truly sees her as she is. Not just some pretty rich girl, but a flawed human who, despite her flaws, finds it in herself to love and show kindness. Emma overcomes her biggest vices while not eradicating them, and Knightley loves her for it. It's truly beautiful.
On another topic: WHY DO NEITHER ADAPTATIONS REDEEM JANE OR FRANK?? I started this book with the 'foreknowledge' that both of them sucked, which confused me because it was a widely stated fact that Jane Austen named her most admirable and virtuous characters 'Jane' so I was thrown off by this particular Jane being so deplorable. However, I was simply befuddled by the movies which fail to mention the pages long letter Frank sends in explanation and apology, which leads to one of my favorite scenes of Knightley reading the letter and making commentary. Furthermore, the fail to add the scene where Emma visits Jane and they make up. So much of Jane and Franks actions are explained through the letter and the visit that the exclusion of them does a horrible injustice to the intricacies of the plot!
Anyway, I have to say that the 2020 version is preferable to me as the better ADAPTation. It translates the story to screen beautifully, however I still await the day when a film adaptation does Mr Knightley the justice he deserves.
The main thing I want to talk about is Emma and Mr Knightley, so... spoilers!!
No adaptation could get Mr Knightley right. I would say the 2020 version is close, however aging him down didn't really capture the effect that his age has on the story. What I find so compelling about Emma and Mr Knightley's relationship is that they have known each other for so long. And that Emma's feelings of friendship slowly develop into something more which she herself is excruciatingly slow to realize. She is very oblivious to her own feelings and it is truly comical watching her rationalize her opposal to Mr Knightley being in love with Jane.
With Knightley himself (channeling my inner Mrs Elton) he has known his feelings for a while. What frustrates me about the movies is that they act as if it is some grand discovery, however Knightley as known he's loved Emma for a while. Of course it takes him time to discern those feelings from simple friendly care for someone, but he knows for the majority of the book. He loves her so much, in fact, he doesn't ever attempt to admit it because he wants what's best for her. He stomachs Frank for her benefit, he speaks honestly to her, and he humbles her. It is not because he views her as a sister and is simply annoyed at her arrogance and vanity, he wants her to improve. He wants her to grow because it is what's best for her. He can easily identify her faults which is exactly what makes him love her all the more. He truly sees her as she is. Not just some pretty rich girl, but a flawed human who, despite her flaws, finds it in herself to love and show kindness. Emma overcomes her biggest vices while not eradicating them, and Knightley loves her for it. It's truly beautiful.
On another topic: WHY DO NEITHER ADAPTATIONS REDEEM JANE OR FRANK?? I started this book with the 'foreknowledge' that both of them sucked, which confused me because it was a widely stated fact that Jane Austen named her most admirable and virtuous characters 'Jane' so I was thrown off by this particular Jane being so deplorable. However, I was simply befuddled by the movies which fail to mention the pages long letter Frank sends in explanation and apology, which leads to one of my favorite scenes of Knightley reading the letter and making commentary. Furthermore, the fail to add the scene where Emma visits Jane and they make up. So much of Jane and Franks actions are explained through the letter and the visit that the exclusion of them does a horrible injustice to the intricacies of the plot!
Anyway, I have to say that the 2020 version is preferable to me as the better ADAPTation. It translates the story to screen beautifully, however I still await the day when a film adaptation does Mr Knightley the justice he deserves.