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jferguson1138's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
3.5
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.
Moderate: Classism
mickymouse_007's review against another edition
- 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
"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
Moderate: Classism and Misogyny
Minor: Pregnancy and Death of parent
nehanaomi's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Classism, Death of parent, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, and Toxic friendship
bloomingpear's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Classism
erynlasbelin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
jessthanthree's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Classism, Adult/minor relationship, and Racial slurs
Minor: Racism
idajoh's review against another edition
- 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
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
Graphic: Classism, Death, Death of parent, and Religious bigotry
toffishay's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Classism
graybat's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Racism and Adult/minor relationship
emhunsber's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Classism, Pregnancy, and Chronic illness