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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
Jane's Austen's 'Emma' is truly a fine, delightful read. Although I had trouble understanding the classic sophisticated language, I got the gist of what was happening. And here I thought I understood sophisticated language enough to write like it. Clearly I was wrong.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
No
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
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
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
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
DNF. I don't think I have the capacity right now to deal with the intricacies of this book.
I’ve tried to read this at least twice over the years. I just would get bored at the early set up to the story. Also, I’ve seen all the adaptations and I couldn’t see past the screenwriting into the description and dialogue of the actual book.
But, it got better the last third. I adore knightly. Emma redeems herself more gracefully in the book than the movies and it all wrapped up nicely into a pretty bow.
Persuasion is still my favorite. On to the others I’ve never read!
But, it got better the last third. I adore knightly. Emma redeems herself more gracefully in the book than the movies and it all wrapped up nicely into a pretty bow.
Persuasion is still my favorite. On to the others I’ve never read!
challenging
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
This one was not for me. I can see it’s well written but I just enjoy modern books so much more.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a great comedy. Emma's matchmaking makes for perfect shenanigans. I only wish we had more scenes with Harriet Smith. In the first few chapters I really enjoyed Harriet and Emma's antics, that peak wasn't matched the rest of the book.
And in terms of the ending, it was sad to see Harriet and Emma grow distant. The class dynamics are upsetting, but maybe Harriet is better off living in peace with her gentleman farmer without Emma's meddling.