Emma
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4.2 • 438 Ratings
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Publisher Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
Emma Woodhouse may just be Jane Austen’s most controversial character. Some see her as a spoiled narcissist who’s deluded about reality, while others view her as a well-intentioned and bitingly sarcastic young woman who matures before our eyes.
This well-loved novel-which is often adapted for the screen-is set in the early 19th century, among England’s landed gentry. After seeing her governess happily married, Emma decides she is a natural matchmaker and devises a plan to find her new friend Harriet a mate. What follows has all the makings of a contemporary soap opera. As usual, Austen portrays her contemporaries with a brilliant and subtle snark. Emma is a wonderfully entertaining read.
Customer Reviews
Emma
Classic Jane Austen with her wit and astute knowledge of people. As fun and fresh today (as many of the dilemmas are still true) as when it was written. My second favourite, Pride and Prejudice still her best.
Narrator was a bad choice
Not a typical Austen character. Narrator spoke fast, almost as if she was speed reading. It wasn’t enjoyable for me. Plus, Emma was a match maker and gossipy. I prefer characters who find their own way to each other.
Wow
It’s witty, intelligent and heartwarming. Jane Austen works her magic here, and I for one love it!