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Emma

a Modern Retelling
Oct 18, 2017darladoodles rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
After reading two of the four books that are part of The Austen Project, I have given up. It is clear that no matter how much we love the stories themselves, they just aren't the same without our beloved Jane telling them. I know authors like Alexander McCall Smith and others have greatly relished this opportunity, but I am done with this project. The Emma I read about in this retelling was not just a modernized version of Austen's Emma. This Emma is a spoiled, manipulative brat. She blunders around saying tactless things to her neighbors and friends and believes herself to be a virtuous citizen. What made me like this retelling was the way McCall Smith so neatly tied up most of the loose ends, although there was a big hint about Frank Churchill that was somewhat glossed over and could have been given much more story emphasis. Don't read this book if you want a Jane Austenesque experience. It just isn't possible. If you are looking for a humorous and entertaining chicklit story, then this book will fit the bill.