"Emma" by Jane Austen

A while ago, I made myself a list. I promised that I would read all 6 Jane Austen novels. "Emma" was number two on my list. Like all old favourites, this book has been televised on numerous ocassions, (my favourite one is the film with Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeremy Northam, although the new one with Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller is really good too.)

The story is basically this; rich, spoilt, snooty Emma Woodhouse has a taste for matchmaking- but sadly no talent for it. She manages to mess up various relationships, and tries to create some where no attraction exists. Surprise, surprise, she ends up falling for someone herself! I'm sure you would have guessed that already though...

This isn't as easy to read as "Pride and Prejudice", but it holds its own charm. The story is fairly uneventful, and there are a few chapters with not a lot happening at all, but there is some humour, and the characters are clearly defined, and easy to imagine.

My second favourite Jane Austen novel, this is more realistic than the others, and trust me, Mr Knightly could definitely give Mr Darcy a run for his money!