Emma by Jane Austen

412 pages first pub 1815 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Jane Austen wrote some of the most remarkable romantic novels in English, and Emma is said to be written at the height of her powers. Like all her novels (Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility), the narrative is simple, straightforward and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47,657 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 87%
funny 71%
relaxing 30%
emotional 25%
reflective 21%
hopeful 19%
challenging 7%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 29%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | 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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