fiction classics literary romance funny lighthearted slow-paced

416 pages | first published 1815

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Emma Woodhouse, aged 20 at the start of the novel, is a young is a young, beautiful, witty, and privileged woman in Regency England. As the novel opens, Emma has just attended the wedding of Miss Taylor, her best friend and former governess. Havin...
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Summary of 40314 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 87%
funny 70%
relaxing 30%
emotional 24%
reflective 20%
hopeful 19%
challenging 7%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
informative 1%
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: 19% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.99

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