A review by elysh_kaye
Emma, by Jane Austen
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Things I have learned:
- society silly
- Mr Knightly sexc
I think this is my favourite classic and definitely Austen's most accessible in "easy-to-read"-ness. I found the social commentary incredibly funny, the banter sexc and witty and the character development gorgeous to examine. l
My favourite lines: (spoilers I guess)
"If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more"
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"You will find how very much he suffers"
"I hope he does"
Of course, like many classics, one storyline has definitely aged poorly.
- society silly
- Mr Knightly sexc
I think this is my favourite classic and definitely Austen's most accessible in "easy-to-read"-ness. I found the social commentary incredibly funny, the banter sexc and witty and the character development gorgeous to examine. l
My favourite lines: (spoilers I guess)
Spoiler
"If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more"
-
"You will find how very much he suffers"
"I hope he does"
Of course, like many classics, one storyline has definitely aged poorly.
Spoiler
The plot where Harriet is attacked by travellers contains the g-slur used against the Romani people along with the stereotyping.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs
Of course, like many classics, one storyline has definitely aged poorly.