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rabbithrted's review against another edition
This took a long while to finish, and I'm defiantly gonna have to re-read this some time.
rakstelytem's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
abooknook's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5
I liked it. Her characters were good and well developed, but the pacing could’ve been better
I liked it. Her characters were good and well developed, but the pacing could’ve been better
soak0383's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
jayarna's review against another edition
4.0
I genuinely feel I have no idea what is happening in Jane Austen books half the time but when I just go along for the ride turns out I usually do. I enjoyed this one a lot and I believe the infuriating parts were part of the comedy but I did frustrate me a bit. I also didn't die in love with the romance compared to P&P (sorry to be so boring) however I did enjoy it.
This kind of compared with the humour of Agatha Christie for me which I loved. So many stereotypical archetypes cranked up a notch with great writing is my favourite thing in books.
This kind of compared with the humour of Agatha Christie for me which I loved. So many stereotypical archetypes cranked up a notch with great writing is my favourite thing in books.
_papermountain's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
3.65 stars.
I enjoyed this quirky, romantic, funny classic, however not as much as I adored Pride and Prejudice. I'm yet to read all of Jane Austen's books, but I suspect there'll be no beating P&P.
The centre third of Emma dragged a little for me. There was a lot of dialogue, and exchanges on otherwise mundane details of life - which very much encapsulates the era for those who are historically curious, but which made the book slow for me. The fact that Emma was frequently unlikable was not a huge issue for me, as I knew, inevitably, there would be a redemption arc.
I came to read this after watching the 2020 film adaptation, which I loved, and was sad to see that the scene in which Emma walks to the Martin's farm to convince Robert to re-propose to Harriet, was not in the actual book. I thought this was a very redeeming quality, and I love the film for including it.
I enjoyed this quirky, romantic, funny classic, however not as much as I adored Pride and Prejudice. I'm yet to read all of Jane Austen's books, but I suspect there'll be no beating P&P.
The centre third of Emma dragged a little for me. There was a lot of dialogue, and exchanges on otherwise mundane details of life - which very much encapsulates the era for those who are historically curious, but which made the book slow for me. The fact that Emma was frequently unlikable was not a huge issue for me, as I knew, inevitably, there would be a redemption arc.
kellcee's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
borrett's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25