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kristyloves2read's review against another edition
4.0
Emma is not my favorite Austen book I enjoyed how this version on audiobook was performed. It was enjoyable and interesting.
paulanisk's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
numberoneoliverhater's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
2.0
graciegrace1178's review against another edition
4.0
It took me ages but I MADE IT THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS BOOK. The middle def dragged a bit. And, for that matter, so did the beginning. And the end. But some of it was entertaining enough! 4 stars for the showstopping line “If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.”
helenakaur13's review against another edition
5.0
You mean to tell me that Mr Knightly rode on horseback in the rain from London to Emma as soon as he heard she might be heartbroken, only meaning to console her while hopelessly in love with her??? Then discovered she wasn’t heartbroken and proceeded to stutter his way through a declaration of his love??? One (1) Mr Knightly please.
“What is passable in youth is detestable in later age.”
“Making-up indeed would not do. She certainly had not been in the wrong, and he would never own that he had.”
“He knew her illnesses; they never occurred but for her own convenience.”
“pleasing as he was, she could yet imagine him to have faults”
“I shall sit by you. You are my best cure.”
“But, with common sense, I am afraid I have had little to do.”
“and the moment she was gone, this was the spontaneous burst of Emma's feelings: “Oh God! that I had never seen her!”
“I perfectly agree with you, sir,”—was then his remark. “You did behave very shamefully. You never wrote a truer line.”
“Nay, nay, read on.—You will find how very much he suffers.”
“I hope he does,” replied Mr. Knightley”
“What is passable in youth is detestable in later age.”
“Making-up indeed would not do. She certainly had not been in the wrong, and he would never own that he had.”
“He knew her illnesses; they never occurred but for her own convenience.”
“pleasing as he was, she could yet imagine him to have faults”
“I shall sit by you. You are my best cure.”
“But, with common sense, I am afraid I have had little to do.”
“and the moment she was gone, this was the spontaneous burst of Emma's feelings: “Oh God! that I had never seen her!”
“I perfectly agree with you, sir,”—was then his remark. “You did behave very shamefully. You never wrote a truer line.”
“Nay, nay, read on.—You will find how very much he suffers.”
“I hope he does,” replied Mr. Knightley”
lost_inabook's review against another edition
4.0
''If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.''
Jane austen always manages to do this highly improbable impossible sort of thing- This piece of art is beautiful, feminist and ahead of its time while also representing the time its set in.
This was witty and charming and funny.
I was a little bored while reading it but that's my fault totally. I will pick this up again at a better time.
This book is jane austen's most brilliantly written novel, right up there with persuasion(which is without a doubt the most beautifully written prose ever).
I loved emma. She is full of flaws. Stubborn, dumb, clueless and vain. But she is also proud, strong and such a feminist icon. I dont think I would pick her over elizabeth or anne(personal preference) but she is the most interesting and equally amazing of all jane austen heroines.
Jane austen always manages to do this highly improbable impossible sort of thing- This piece of art is beautiful, feminist and ahead of its time while also representing the time its set in.
This was witty and charming and funny.
I was a little bored while reading it but that's my fault totally. I will pick this up again at a better time.
This book is jane austen's most brilliantly written novel, right up there with persuasion(which is without a doubt the most beautifully written prose ever).
I loved emma. She is full of flaws. Stubborn, dumb, clueless and vain. But she is also proud, strong and such a feminist icon. I dont think I would pick her over elizabeth or anne(personal preference) but she is the most interesting and equally amazing of all jane austen heroines.
pinkydink70's review against another edition
3.0
I rate simply: 5 = liked it, 3 = meh, and 1 = didn't like it.
sophknelson's review against another edition
3.0
nothing really happens but it’s a pleasant light read
ftrebelo's review against another edition
5.0
Every time I read this book, I come away with something different. Ultimately, it's Emma, with all her flaws but also her capacity to accept them and grow, that keeps bringing me back.