ebassin713's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dbookrecs's review against another edition
5.0
I was truly surprised by how much I would love this book. Its different from Pride and Prejudice(my personal favorite) but just the same amazing.It is the perfect romantic sarcastic abr comedic drama, which expresses Austen's writing in the best light!
emilysh's review against another edition
4.0
Ok, imma be honest, I almost didn't finish this book -- but I'm glad I did!
In the average Jane Austen novel there are plentiful amounts of character you hate, and even ones you love to hate, but there are always at least 2-3 characters that you love. For the first half of this book there were NO characters that were even kind of ok. Emma was constantly making such a mess and it was painful to read.
By about half way through, however, there are some kinda good characters that enter, Emma *starts* learning her lesson and being a more interesting character, and you get to see more good sides of Mr. Knightly. By the end, there are actually some pretty decent characters and it's a pretty fun book.
TLDR; I ended up enjoying, but didn't think I would.
In the average Jane Austen novel there are plentiful amounts of character you hate, and even ones you love to hate, but there are always at least 2-3 characters that you love. For the first half of this book there were NO characters that were even kind of ok. Emma was constantly making such a mess and it was painful to read.
By about half way through, however, there are some kinda good characters that enter, Emma *starts* learning her lesson and being a more interesting character, and you get to see more good sides of Mr. Knightly. By the end, there are actually some pretty decent characters and it's a pretty fun book.
TLDR; I ended up enjoying, but didn't think I would.
febentley's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
2.75
asuitablereader's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
francesmays's review against another edition
reflective
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
3.0
More slow going I found than other Jane Austen novels. Still enjoyed reading it.
becj225's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
elinormarie's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0