Group Classics Read Nov / Dec 2017 - Emma - NO SPOILERS

[Paul]

This thread is now open for discussion. No spoilers on this thread, please.

[Sam]

I started this today and Emma is the first Austen protagonist I don't like. It is pretty clear from the beginning that she manipulates people to enjoy herself. This is going to be an interesting read.

[Pat]

I love Emma as she's so honest. However I do understand what you mean. It's very up to date, considering when it was set. I think that's why it's a classic as every generation can think of people or societies they know, or have known, with these characters in them. Plus how well it is written, of course.

[Sam]

Of course ;)

I want to add that I enjoy the book a lot, it's just that I do not sympathize with Emma like I did with other Austen heroines.