Emma by Jane Austen

412 pages first pub 1815 (editions)

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'Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever and rich...had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her.'This comedy of manners, published in 1816, features Emma as an avowed spinster and matchmaker, who is convinced th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64,607 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 86%
funny 70%
relaxing 29%
emotional 25%
reflective 22%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 7%
challenging 6%
adventurous 4%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 30%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.99

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