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Emma was such a delight to read. I finished this morning in preparation for a book discussion later and I'm still swooning. I have so much to say but I've got to keep it swirling around my head for tonight.
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The greatest tragedy for this book is that I read it after seeing Clueless so many times in my life that I probably have it memorized. That being so, I couldn't stop imagining some of the characters as just the actors from that movie in period costumes. And that is as much of a plot summary as I am giving this book.
There was a line towards the end "If I loved you less, I'd be able to talk about it more" that I read aloud to a friend, and I asked her if she could imagine a man saying that to her ...more
There was a line towards the end "If I loved you less, I'd be able to talk about it more" that I read aloud to a friend, and I asked her if she could imagine a man saying that to her ...more
Hmmm... I sorta felt like I was in on a gossip circle the whole time I was reading it. I am rather glad it all worked out for Emma in the end though, and equally glad she learned her lesson. Not my favorite Austen book. I love Austen for her ability to create strong female characters, even in their time you can see their strength and wisdom. In Emma all I saw was a child, but I suppose that is what Austen, needed to create a humble character that learns lessons in the end.
Sep 22, 2007
Kim
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Vesra (When She Reads)
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Ashley
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Laura
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Jennie
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