Emma by Jane Austen

I had a very difficult time appreciating this book. Perhaps it was just not my cup of tea or perhaps it was my disdain for meddlers.

Emma Woodhouse, 21, fancies herself a matchmaker following the marriage of her beloved governess to a Mr. Weston. She now takes on all the single women around her and loses sight of her own happiness.

Emma’s father, Mr. Woodhouse, suffers from hypochondria and is sometimes more the dependent than the parent. Unfortunately, his narrow worldview has unintentionally affected Emma’s outlook.

Mr. Knightley possesses what Mr. Woodhouse lacks; common sense and keen observation. His love for Emma eventually negates his criticisms of her matchmaking.

Quotes:

Seldom, very seldom, does complete truth belong to any human disclosure; seldom can it happen that something is not a little disguised, or a little mistaken; but where, as in this case, though the conduct is mistaken, the feelings are not…

A cup, or rather a pot, of tea would be the icebreaker for a chat with Ms. Austen. Would love to get her take on the current state of dating. I fear she’d turn purple if I were to share how people are matched today so I’d respect her and discuss her writing process instead.

My rating for Emma  is a 6 out of 10.

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