A review by lilith_bookshelf
Emma by Jane Austen

informative lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Basically, there's a lot of tea in this story. Emma gets involved in everyone else's business and ends up ruining her "friendship" with Harriet, a 17-year-old girl she "adopts" after her governess marries and leaves her and her father alone. Emma tries to help Harriet improve her situation but ends up meddling in her love life, which leads to Harriet marrying the very person Emma didn't like. Also, Emma sends Harriet away so she can be with the guy that Harriet also liked. Despite the initial struggle, I ended up loving the way Emma messes up. I found the book hard to read at the beginning and had to look for an audiobook, but it quickly becomes more engaging. I thought Mrs. Bates's monologues were unnecessary, but I understand they were included to develop her personality. The characters like Mr. Elton, Mrs. Elton, Jane, Frank, and Mr. Woodhouse made me feel like I was watching a reality show. This book is mainly about things happening in Emma's life. I highly recommend it for the tea.