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I have to say, I found this book terribly difficult to get through. I despised Emma and really didnt think highly of any of the characters. It didnt even hold my interest at all until the world came tumbling down on her. Hope I enjoy the next classic I read much more. But I am told Flaubert has much more interesting work to explore. Maybe down the road...
I am not sure what to say about this book. It is all about Emma, a perpetually unhappy housewife. She gets herself in all sorts of troubles, affairs, debt, etc. She ignores her kid, despises her husband and buys and buys things she does not need.
I think the reason why I think this book stood the test of time, is because how relevant the lessons are to today's life. We all know Emma Bouvaries. ...more
I think the reason why I think this book stood the test of time, is because how relevant the lessons are to today's life. We all know Emma Bouvaries. ...more
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