Emma by Jane Austen

470 pages first pub 1815 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich...Emma is also overly confident in her abilities as a matchmaker for the residents of Highbury in Jane Austen's widely beloved classic novel. Although convinced that she herself will never marry, Emma mak...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53,392 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 86%
funny 70%
relaxing 30%
emotional 25%
reflective 22%
hopeful 20%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 4%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 29%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 8% | 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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