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hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wonderful classic. The ending in particular gave such a warm feeling and (this may be the romantic in me) almost made me cry in joy for the characters. It is an excellent way of immersing oneself into the past without having to compromise heavily on morals since there is no overt discrimination (of course it is a product of its time and therefore there is both sexism and racism inherently present). Would highly recommend to those who want something slow paced and lighthearted.
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Racism, Sexism
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this is the only tolerable use of miscommunication as a writing trope I've read so far. prove me wrong! (u can't... /j).
I wish Austen was as detailed and nuanced in her writing of non-white characters than in her writing of white characters, which does leave a bitter taste in my mouth when it comes to this book.
I wish Austen was as detailed and nuanced in her writing of non-white characters than in her writing of white characters, which does leave a bitter taste in my mouth when it comes to this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can definitely see why this book is a classic, Jane Austen was an incredible writer.
But if you prefer more plot based books this is definitely not for you. Emma was a struggle to get through because it just felt like nothing was happening for so long. The majority of the book is build up. But the last 5 chapters were worth the struggle for me haha :)
But if you prefer more plot based books this is definitely not for you. Emma was a struggle to get through because it just felt like nothing was happening for so long. The majority of the book is build up. But the last 5 chapters were worth the struggle for me haha :)
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Emma as a character is just incredibly pretentious and selfish she is so blind and self driven she fails to notice what is right in front of her it is infuriating. Although Jane Austen does this deliberately and attempts to give Emma a second chance as a good person towards the end. Its a feel good funny and witty novel the characters are interesting it jut feels to positive and sunny for my liking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
did not age well
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Racism
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Overall, I enjoyed the book. Emma is not a particularly likable main character, but she does demonstrate growth over the course of the book. I could definitely have done without the racism (in the writing) and racial slurs, which really broke the illusion for me. I found several of the side characters compelling enough that I’m curious if there are any retellings that focus on some of them. Hopefully rewrites would also fix the overt racism, which was completely unnecessary to the story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism
Minor: Bullying, Chronic illness
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
Just gets better every time I read it! I do love Emma, despite her faults. Probably my second favorite JA novel (after Pride and Prejudice, naturally).
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Death of parent
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of my classic literary favorites dur to the Clueless adaptation with Alicia Silverstone. The book is certainly dated in many ways, including a reference to the Roma community. There is also clear Classism due to the separation of "connexions" as labelled by the titular character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism
Racism and Racial Slurs around Roma and Traveller communities briefly mentioned and ruminated on for a short time
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism