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Emma by Jane Austen

sarahlizhay's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • 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

therestlessbookflea07's review against another edition

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It seemed inaccurate to pursue a book with zero commitment and interest. The reading experience becomes painful and laborious instead of being insightful and fulfilled. Perhaps I picked the wrong Austen book as a starter. Will try other Austen titles in the future.

For now, I suffice in SparkNotes and other good synopses and reviews. Maybe engaging its adaptations will help me open this book again.

zatulasma's review against another edition

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3.0

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marie_99's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

alicelovesbooks's review against another edition

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slow-paced

3.0

lenaoknihach's review against another edition

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3.0

Tohle je třetí kniha, kterou jsem od Jane Austenové přečetla a stále u mě vede Pýcha a předsudek. Myslím, že tu klasiku jen tak něco nepřekoná. Emma je celkem obsáhlé dílo a v této edici Cooboo Classics je to vážně bichle. Musím přiznat, že na několika místech mě příběh zas tak moc nebavil. Jenže pak přišly kapitoly, které jsem prolítla, ani nevím jak. Při čtení Emmy to zkrátka bylo jak na horské dráze.

Začalo to skvěle. Emma je chytrá a bohatá a ve svých jednadvaceti letech si myslí, že má skvělý dohazovačský talent. Ačkoli mi hlavní hrdinka nebyla úplně sympatická, čtení mi v prvních pár kapitolách utíkalo a bavilo mě. Jenže ani po 150 stranách se v příběhu nic moc nedělo a mé nadšení postupně opadalo. Přišly stránky, které se příšerně táhly a světlé chvilky vyplňovaly vedlejší postavy, které jsem si oblíbila více než samotnou Emmu.

Určitě by neuškodilo knize třeba sto stran odebrat. Sledovat, jak Emma dává páry dohromady a jak ji od toho pan Knightley odrazuje, občas sice nemělo chybu, ale kdyby byl příběh kratší a svižnější, určitě bych si ho užila víc.

#spoluprace @albatrosmedia

lilykn's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

books_tea_and_fantasy's review against another edition

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3.0

✨REVIEW✨

⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is the first book I’ve read by Austen and I’m so happy to say I actually quite enjoyed it!

Emma is a sharp-tongued, witty, stubborn and spoiled protagonist. It is astounding how Austen was able to write a character that is obviously flawed and selfish and yet is still likeable and relatable.

What I loved most about this book is Emma’s character development. She goes from being self absorbed and naive to being empathetic and considerate (with the help of Mr. Knightly of course).

This novel is anything but plot driven which might be a dealbreaker for many readers. It is, however, an analysis and exploration of human relations and perception.

TW: antiziganism (g slur), alcohol consumption

15/60

softmellow's review against another edition

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5.0

Insert Pikachu face realizing clueless is literally Emma

reading_slumped's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0