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angelaonmars's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
3.5
klacebo's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
kitkat962's review against another edition
4.0
I saw the review beforehand, and people hate Emma. Flaubert did not create her to be loveable, sure, but I empathized with her, as I, too, have the same tendency to mull over the past and fear of a mundane life. Her struggle to find a thrilling lifestyle is not condemnable, just her way of doing it through affair and fantasy, and overall negligence of her family, which ultimately leads to her downfall.
I read the English translation, and personally, it is a nice read with some phrases left untranslated. Hope to read again, when my French is much better
I read the English translation, and personally, it is a nice read with some phrases left untranslated. Hope to read again, when my French is much better
kimvanness's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not sure how I got through sixteen years of formal education without being forced to read this book, but it was the best used-book-store $2.50 I've ever spent. Unexpectedly engaging, sublimely disturbing -- especially when you realize how applicable its themes still are today.
tdsump's review against another edition
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
janada59's review against another edition
3.0
It took me almost half the book to get into it, but once I was in I liked it. I heard that it was one of the best books ever written, though I don't think I agree with that statement, it was an interesting read about a woman who is bored with her life who enters into an adulterous relationship.
abbykruth's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Suicide and Racial slurs
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
louisabooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5