tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post2442498445130046534..comments2024-03-22T15:24:51.154-04:00Comments on Literary Lindsey: Review: EmmaLindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-29782187414782110432014-10-15T23:23:01.709-04:002014-10-15T23:23:01.709-04:00I agree! Although I wonder if her preoccupation wi...I agree! Although I wonder if her preoccupation with other people's relationships means indicates something she wouldn't say about her own desires....Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-91510187118672030282014-10-15T23:02:23.135-04:002014-10-15T23:02:23.135-04:00Her heart is certainly in the right place. I just ...Her heart is certainly in the right place. I just wished she would figure things out a bit sooner or someone would say, "Emma, enough with the matchmaking! You are ALWAYS wrong!" :)Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-78321872307811623692014-10-14T10:10:56.137-04:002014-10-14T10:10:56.137-04:00Emma is one of my favorite Austen characters, beca...Emma is one of my favorite Austen characters, because she has a lot of flaws but really means well. She lives within a class-based system and can't necessarily understand the needs of the less fortunate. I also love that she's the rare female literary character who isn't interested in falling in love or being married, but does perfectly well on her own. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-89466008564233430442014-10-12T19:17:32.729-04:002014-10-12T19:17:32.729-04:00I actually really enjoyed this. I didn't love ...I actually really enjoyed this. I didn't love Emma as a person and did wish she was less silly, but I loved her optimism and I felt like her heart was in the right place :)DoingDeweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902496432225294188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-26891887769035614152014-10-09T11:29:58.961-04:002014-10-09T11:29:58.961-04:00She does have some similarities but not enough whe...She does have some similarities but not enough where the reading gets stale. Which one is your favorite? Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-38419321275886042472014-10-09T11:24:42.982-04:002014-10-09T11:24:42.982-04:00It's tough to remember all of the books, isn&#...It's tough to remember all of the books, isn't it?? I know a lot of readers who enjoy Austen re-reads, especially in the fall or winter.Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-33706342305311783232014-10-08T16:05:43.963-04:002014-10-08T16:05:43.963-04:00Emma is one of Austen's books I haven't re...Emma is one of Austen's books I haven't read, but after reading this something tells me it's one that I might enjoy the most. I love that her writing tended to stay in the same realm, but she was able to hit different notes in each story. Shannon @ River City Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024137897685829669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-58713569674555255822014-10-08T15:08:01.275-04:002014-10-08T15:08:01.275-04:00I feel like I've read Emma, but perhaps I have...I feel like I've read Emma, but perhaps I haven't... Who knows?! Certainly not me. Perhaps a 'potential' reread would be good. <br /><br />I love it when a classic conveyed a message when written, as well as still today - as you say, truly seeing those around you etc. <br />:-)<br /><a href="http://www.lifesopenpages.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Bits & Bobs</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-58059447004212343922014-10-08T11:39:50.409-04:002014-10-08T11:39:50.409-04:00Emma seem to be the favorite Austen of many reader...Emma seem to be the favorite Austen of many readers!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-70890254355592313262014-10-08T11:34:50.661-04:002014-10-08T11:34:50.661-04:00I liked it too! I have a habit of deciding to read...I liked it too! I have a habit of deciding to read a classic and then picking out the prettiest edition that my library has. That one is a Penguin Threads Edition, so it looks like it has been sewn. You can even see the backs of the threads on the inside of the cover. They have Little Women and The Secret Garden too. Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-50261092232993249492014-10-08T11:33:13.365-04:002014-10-08T11:33:13.365-04:00She does have a good heart and I think the reason ...She does have a good heart and I think the reason she frustrates people so much is that we see her kindness and intelligence but she misses things right in front of her face! Maybe it seems a little too much like our own lives.<br /><br />It frustrated me while I was reading it, but I think I am understanding the value of the story more now that I'm done with it.Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-59974627977216256242014-10-08T11:14:43.136-04:002014-10-08T11:14:43.136-04:00I think even if you don't like Emma as a chara...I think even if you don't like Emma as a character, there is so much to glean from this story about the way we perceive ourselves and others in the light of reality!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-27667646969992212222014-10-08T10:30:17.873-04:002014-10-08T10:30:17.873-04:00I haven't read this one, but it seems this one...I haven't read this one, but it seems this one is a light-hearted story and fun to read, so thanks for a good review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-38738151057227036232014-10-07T23:29:52.680-04:002014-10-07T23:29:52.680-04:00Emma is definitely one of Austen's most memora...Emma is definitely one of Austen's most memorable characters.<br /><br />As a side note, I really like your copy's cover. It seems to fit the book really well!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140433918676433539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-49040026905253945642014-10-07T19:53:35.584-04:002014-10-07T19:53:35.584-04:00I think Emma is funny...the book and the character...I think Emma is funny...the book and the character. What I love about her is that despite all her flaws she has a really good heart. Look at the way she takes care of her father. This book always makes me laugh, but then I'm an Austen fan and pretty much love all of her books. What about you? Did you like this book a lot, a little, or not at all?Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647764256243880883.post-71936934414762989042014-10-07T16:23:04.392-04:002014-10-07T16:23:04.392-04:00I really enjoyed Emma. Not a fan of Jane Austen, r...I really enjoyed Emma. Not a fan of Jane Austen, really, but I found Emma really fresh and funny, and I liked that she was truly flawed, even if at first she is introduced as Little Miss Perfect. Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351941696508587658noreply@blogger.com