Reviews

Emma by Jane Austen

holsta's review against another edition

3.0

finally a book higher than two stars

keziahvanandel's review against another edition

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

4.0

linzlee's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

remiii's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

jane austen always clears

oofym's review against another edition

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

4.0

abikale's review against another edition

funny slow-paced

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

4.5

Maybe my favourite Jane Austen

dakotavander's review against another edition

3.0

🌸 Emma by Jane Austen 🌸 

I have wanted to read this classic since seeing the 2019 film (which I enjoyed). When I tried to read “Wuthering Heights” earlier this year, I was worried I wouldn’t be able to read classics because of the challenge. But I’m happy to say “Emma” was a MUCH easier read than “Wuthering Heights”.

“Emma” was light hearted and funny and made me slow down (both because it was difficult to read and because it was a long read) and really enjoy the slower storyline it presents. The scope is a little small for my taste. Not a lot happens in such a long story. But I can also recognize that maybe this just isn’t my type of book. 

I’m happy to have gotten through at least one classic this year, haha. But now I don’t feel the need to force myself into another one anytime soon. (Unless it’s for my work’s book club I guess, lol)

3/5 ⭐️ 

amarettto's review against another edition

4.0

My immediate reaction on completing this book was that I did not like it. Extensive description, a cast of about ten characters that somehow all seemed to have a romantic connection with atleast one other person in the group, and a downright annoying main character were the top few things in my mind. However, on taking a second to absorb everything, I saw it in a different light. Whatever it may be, this was a book written in 1815. It’s simply unrealistic to expect a fast-paced thriller type of writing in this era and genre. The mellow pace of the book is what aids the intense character development that very few authors are able to get right. That the protagonist is an annoying character is part of the beauty of this book. First off, it’s an extremely bold risk, and the fact that we are still able to feel happiness for her in the end and appreciate her maturation is something that is difficult to evoke from a reading audience.

This was a great book.

jfields62's review against another edition

challenging funny 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

3.75

mandeighhh's review against another edition

Didn't enjoy Emma as a character.