A review by ellie_deb
Emma by Jane Austen

funny lighthearted relaxing slow-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

4.5

This was my first Jane Austen book. The language does take a while to get used to, but the intricacies of Austen's work are definitely worth reading! The humour and wit behind many passages makes for an enjoyable reading experience. The main downside to this book was how the plot is all character based, and a lot of gossiping which is interesting to an extent but I did get a bit sick of. I ended up loving Emma as a protagonist, though somewhat rude at the start, she had a great personality and I loved her relationship with her father and her
friendship turned romance with Mr Knightley.
Mrs Weston and Harriet were some other favourites. 
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