Reviews

Emma, by Jane Austen

chipsqul's review against another edition

not one of my fav austen books it's too slow and i don't see any chemistry AT ALL between the mcs

jfckq's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

meganpsick's review against another edition

challenging hopeful relaxing slow-paced

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

waterbear0821's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-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

4.25

I don’t know why Jane Austen is so delightful and comforting, but this was such a pleasurable book to read. This was actually my first time reading it, and I can’t imagine how I would have felt if I hadn’t seen a bunch of movie adaptations first and known the story, but it’s charming and funny and delightfully quotable. Makes me watch to go watch Clueless. 

cazic's review against another edition

relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sierranevada005's review against another edition

5.0

This books was an absolute joy to read! I loved the characters especially, and I loved the way every relationship was deeply explored and fleshed out. The plot was super wacky, but not enough to be unrealistic. It was ridiculous in the way that life and humanity is ridiculous, and I loved it. Five stars.

kerryanndunn's review against another edition

5.0

What a mammoth undertaking the Annotated Emma was! Nearly 900 pages! But the information was so enlightening and interesting! The way language and grammar has changed over the centuries is fascinating. I've read Emma before but never with such insight. The notes about farming and the law profession and the social classes gave such in depth illumination to the characters. I understand the time period so much more now. This was my first Annotated Austen and I planned to read them all in 2020 but as this one took me three months to read, we'll see if I can fit them all in one year!

As for the story itself, I think I loved Emma much more this time around. I see her as way less snobbish and spoiled as I read her in the past. She’s a product of her upbringing, her social status, and her social circle, which is VERY small. Her love and care for her father is adorable and commendable. She makes mistakes but she learns from them. She has a true character arc and it's satisfying. And Mr. Knightley? What. A. Catch.

joeillereads's review against another edition

funny slow-paced

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

4.0

funny in the way that austen does best. enjoyed it a lot!

gabbylcampbell's review against another edition

3.0

Honestly, it was a pretty dry read at the beginning. But the further you read, the more one understands the book. It also really helps reading this book with friends to get differing view!!

amy_harboredinpages's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

I enjoyed, this story. Emma if a bit arrogant, means well with her match making. She's blinded from what's right in front of her. I do like her character growth through.