"Emma" by Jane Austen.
I did not enjoy the book, largely because I found Emma (the main character) insufferable.
Her attitude towards Harriet Smith was condescending and she manipulated the girl to “improve“ her and find her a “better” husband until Harriet began admiring Emma’s friend when she was abruptly dropped.
She nearly upset Harriet’s happiness.
I was not convinced of the importance of a secret engagement in the secondary plot.
The characters were well portrayed and the feeling of the claustrophobia of a small town was accurately drawn.
Chris
November 2025
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