Emma by Jane Austen

252 pages first pub 1815 (editions)

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Emma, by Jane Austen, is a novel about youthful hubris and the perils of misconstrued romance. The novel was first published in December 1815. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian

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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: 6% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.99

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