Emma [Naxos Edition]

By: Jane Austen

Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson

Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

One of Jane Austen's most popular novels. Arrogant, self-willed, and egotistical, Emma is her most unusual heroine.

Public Domain (P)2006 Naxos Audiobooks

Emma - Completing my Reading of Jane Austen

Story: Much the same as the other two crown jewels of her works but still very good. As always, a must read for a liberal education and to experience the life in England in the late 18th century.

Reader: Excellent.

Production: Excellent.

Perfect

Juliet Stevenson just shines in this reading. I will purchase a book because she reads it. So well performed. Such a joy to listen to!

Book over Video, hands down

Would you listen to Emma [Naxos] again? Why?

Being an avowed romantic, I had to re-hear the scene on Boxhill and that of Knightley's declaration of love.

What other book might you compare Emma [Naxos] to and why?

anything by Jane

What does Juliet Stevenson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I have been distractedly in love with Juliet Stevenson's voice. Her giftedness makes any book a triumph of success as characters come to life in vivid tones.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Jane Austen and Juliet Stevenson are a combination making it painful to stop listening. I've spent a few extra hours in parking lots unable to leave the car.

Any additional comments?

Anything by Jane and anything by Juliet

another great Austen novel

I loved this book! I have long been a fan of Pride and Prejudice, but until now have not read any of Jane Austen's other work. I am so glad that I did! Emma was just as beautifully written, and just as fun and witty. The narration was excellent and did not distract from the story. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience when listening to this audiobook.

Good

Any additional comments?

A good classic story. Listening to this book makes and old story almost a new experience.

Long

Great story, beautiful narration, but too long for my taste. I listened to the end, but at many points I kept thinking, “How much longer can I listen to them plan a party?”

entertaining and we'll read!

loved this telling of Emma!! such a fun read and Ms Stevenson makes it even more entertaining with her characters and beautiful diction.

Classic

love the characters and the way they interact
the language and the description of the homes

It’s really a mystery story

One of the marvels of Jane Austen’s small collection of mature novels is that each one seems to be a slightly different genre. Emma is her mystery story. Like any good mystery, it can be reread with great pleasure. The always-wrong heroine Emma and the always-right hero Mr. Knightly head a cast of extremely memorable characters, among whom it is delightful to spend time. Indeed, you will likely recognize people you know in them.

Juliet Stevenson’s performance is wonderful, bringing out all the humor and making each character come to life. (She played the odious Mrs. Elton to perfection in one filmed adaptation.)

Surprise enjoyment

Although many people love this story and fiction like it, this was the first I have ever read (listened to) before. Typically, I lean toward non-fiction. I was pleasantly surprised to really enjoy not only the storyline but the performance as well. Had my daughter not suggested the book, I probably would have never chosen it for myself. Very, very pleased with the experience.