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456 pages | first published 1815

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Jane Austen's Emma (1816) tells the story of the coming of age of Emma Woodhouse, "handsome, clever, and rich," who "had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her." Typical for the novel's time, Emma's tran...
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Summary of 38728 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 88%
funny 70%
relaxing 30%
emotional 24%
reflective 20%
hopeful 19%
challenging 7%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 28%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.99

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