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A review by morgangiesbrecht
Emmeline by Sarah Holman
4.0
A delightful retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma! I am usually skeptical of retellings, but Holman did an excellent job in keeping true to the original ideas and themes in Emma, while bringing the story to life in a completely different time period - 1930s Great Depression America.
Frederick Knight is my favourite characters, while Morgan, Catarina, and Doris annoy me to no end. Emmeline’s good intentions are evident and even commendable to a degree, but her interference in other people’s business causes no end of problems.
There is some mention of racism, namely against African Americans and Germans, but it was never presented in a positive light. Through the ‘30s was a time of looser morals, many of Holman’s characters hold to a high standard and biblical convictions. If you enjoyed the original Emma, you’ll enjoy this twist of a story!
Frederick Knight is my favourite characters, while Morgan, Catarina, and Doris annoy me to no end. Emmeline’s good intentions are evident and even commendable to a degree, but her interference in other people’s business causes no end of problems.
There is some mention of racism, namely against African Americans and Germans, but it was never presented in a positive light. Through the ‘30s was a time of looser morals, many of Holman’s characters hold to a high standard and biblical convictions. If you enjoyed the original Emma, you’ll enjoy this twist of a story!