Emma by Jane Austen

480 pages first pub 1815 (editions) user-added

fiction classics literary romance funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Emma Woodhouse is one of Austen's most captivating and vivid characters. Beautiful, spoilt, vain and irrepressibly witty, Emma organizes the lives of the inhabitants of her sleepy little village and plays matchmaker with devastating effect.

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Moods

lighthearted 87%
funny 70%
relaxing 30%
emotional 24%
reflective 21%
hopeful 19%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 4%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 29%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | 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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