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Emma [Naxos Edition]
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
- Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Classics
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- Carole T.
- 06-20-12
Excellent in Every Way
Some people don't much like the main character in "Emma". I disagree, because Emma Woodhouse, although she initially has an inflated view of her own intelligence and position in the world, really learns something during the course of the novel. Handled with humor and understanding, the story brings self-knowledge and a measure of humility to Emma. She is one of Austen's most well-rounded characters.
Other characters in Emma are among Austen's very best. And they are presented with enthusiasm and distinction by Juliet Stevenson.
Although there are less expensive versions than this one, Stevenson is truly worth the extra. If you have credits, then it's a bargain at just one. Jenny Agutter is also a very good reader. Just make sure you go for an unabridged recording! Jane Austen's main appeal is in her wonderful use of language -- don't miss any of it!
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- A. Bloom
- 08-07-08
Wonderful listen
Juliet Stevenson, by far, does the most delightful narration for Jane Austen novels.Her voice is strong and clear and she creates memorable characters with pitch and accent so that you always know who's speaking. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
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- Reademandweep
- 03-10-11
Even Emma would approve this marriage
To me the most important review for any Jane Austen novel is the reader. Most likely you are familiar with the author. Emma is however, one of Austen's lesser known novels so I'll simply say, if you enjoyed "Sense and Sensibility" or "Pride and Prejudice", you will enjoy Emma.
I was surprised to see how many audible versions of Emma are available. How to choose? Happily, I spent a bit more and went with this version. Even Emma would approve this marriage of Jane Austen's writing and Juliet Stevenson's narration.
If you love the beauty of the English language used to it's best advantage (as Jane would say) you don't get better than Jane Austen (Shakespeare is a given) but any reader can do the exquisite writing justice. Juliet Stevenson is such a reader. Her tone reminds me of the great Julie Andrews. Soothing, expressive, imparting emotion with every passage, inhabiting the various characters with subtle differences that make each one distinct. Jane Austen and Emma would both be proud of their story as told by Juliet Stevenson.
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- Theodore
- 10-15-11
Why can't all literature be like this?
The narration was great but above all else the story was simply as I expect it to be. It is so hard to find really good literature in modern times and that is why we have the classics... Authors like Jane Austen are constantly my 'fall back' plan really when I am looked to be immersed in a story with actual characters, characters that are so imperfect and yet so absolutely perfect in the roles they play.
Most persons already know the story of Emma, there are enough movies about the book in modern time for many persons to at least have some idea of the story. The novel was rightly named Emma and is easily one of my favorite female characters and, at the time the novel was written, was decades ahead of her time. The dynamics and description of details between the very relationships between the characters in the book by Jane Austen is what sets this novel apart I believe. Truly, just plain majestically written.
The narrator was good, she did a credible enough job to carry the book off. I will admit that she could have done more, but in all honesty the content itself more than overcompensates for the less than stellar narration.
All in all.... Stellar book... Beautiful title...
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- S. Moschenross
- 03-25-15
My new favorite book
Excellently narrated. Each character is given a distinctive voice. I was enraptured. Loved it! Highly recommend this version on audible.
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- A. Connelly
- 03-11-09
Excellent listen
Juliette Stevenson does a wonderful job narrating this story. It's one of my favorites!
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- P. J. Zannini
- 03-05-15
Great story, great performance.
Well done all around. The narrator does an excellent job with getting all the voices just right, my favorite performance of this classic story.
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- Avaiyak
- 02-26-15
This made me remember how much I love Austen
I red this book ages ago and haven't picked up another Austen since and this just makes me want to go through all other Austen novels.
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- Rebecca J. Leamon
- 07-04-14
The perfect delivery of one of Austen's best
Juliet Stevenson does an amazing job of presenting Emma: each character is distinct, and the infamous "Mrs. E." and the sweetly overwhelming Miss Bates are topnotch. I've read, seen, and listened to this work probably 6 times, and Stevenson's version does a fantastic job of highlighting the wit, insight, and satire of Austen's novel. Highly, highly, highly recommended on all fronts.
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- Andrew
- 03-21-13
Jane Austen Classic
The ambitions of each character was easily determined as Jane Austen's work quickly got underway. With all the matchmaking that took place in the times, Emma's social meddling gets her into a predicament with her friend Harriet, who Emma tries to set up with a man whose ego will not allow such a match to be made. Such a social hierarchy was a staple of the times and Austen illustrates both its purpose and its ridiculousness at the start. Due to Emma's fear of ruining her friendship with Harriet, she avoids her friend's company as best as she can, until the examination of her own romantic life requires a meeting.
From the beginning of their encounters, it is clear that Emma and Mr Knightley would make a great couple, as he is the only one who can put up with her sarcasm and dish his own out as well. But her lack of interest in a partner (or perhaps her own ego) keeps their romance from reaching the levels the reader knows it could - at least, at the beginning. Once Emma decides to quit meddling in other people's affairs, she begins to examine her own life and her desires of a relationship, something she's slipped to the side until now. Finally, she begins to wonder what she wants in a man and comes to identify her wishes in the end.
Juliet Stevenson's performance of each character is terrific, especially when it comes to those of Miss Bates and Mrs Elton. Just as the sentence structure displays, Miss Bates rambles on to no end, rather annoyingly at times, and the narrator's performance of such a characteristic feature is flawless, as is the pronunciation and clarity of every line in the book. Well done Juliet Stevenson!
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- Olivia
- 11-22-18
A perfect novel read by a perfect narrator
Juliet Stevenson does absolute credit to the wit, warmth and subtlety of one of my favourite Austen works. Such a treat!
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- Kirsten
- 09-04-12
Lively and fresh
This is a really nice version of Jane Austen's Emma. Emma can be a little harder to like than some of Austen's other heroines. However, Juliet Stevenson's reading breaths life into this in a really positive way - not playing down any of the negative characteristics of Emma, but not making you think that Emma was too much of a dolt.
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- Rachel
- 06-20-10
Wonderful
An exquisite reading by Juliet Stevenson, who understands each character so well.
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- TheNameless
- 09-10-18
Wonderful!
Of all the titles I've listened to, this is by far my favourite. I come back to it again and again, sometimes the whole thing and others dipping in to hear my favourite moments and to indulge my love of Mr Knightley. The combination of Jane Austen's words and Juliet Stevenson's narration is utterly perfect.
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- Steena
- 06-25-14
A brilliant story - brilliantly read
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I've listened to Juliet Stevenson's narration of this story once before, and loved it so much I chose to listen to it again - all 16+ hours! The story is Austen at her best - great characterisation and witty story line. But Juliet Stevenson really brings this story to life. Her interpretation of the characters and her choice of accents and 'voice' are brilliant. Give it a few months, and I'm sure I'll want to listen to it all over again!
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- Head Coach
- 09-14-10
Superb
I had forgotten how much more subtle Emma is than the film dramatisations manage.
As ever, Juliet Stevenson does a cracking job.
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- maria Bailey
- 12-04-17
Easy listening
The reader gives excellent variations in voice and tone as I would have imagined the characters to sound.
Really brings the book to life.
I never tire of listening to this interpretation .
Highly recommended.
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- Mrs. Lynn C. Woo
- 11-04-17
Emma excelled
Adore Jane Austen so to hear her wonderful writing read so well and unabridged was heaven
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- Tinku
- 02-23-15
Juliet Stevenson at her best!
This epic story by Austen is brought to life by Juliet Stevenson. She is an absolute gem at story telling.
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-17-14
We do love Emma, Miss Austen!
Jane Austen decided to write a heroine that no one but herself would like. Maybe then but now Emma lives on as the most delightfully spirited, frequently needing a good shake but still most loveable of all Austen's heroines.
The novel is all wit and sparkle. Juliet Stevenson narrates it beautifully (wait for her Mrs Elton!).
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- B. Morrison
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- Lauren Foley
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Fantastic rendition
Juliet Stevenson's eloquent delivery of Jane Austen's classic Emma is by far the best. Carefully read, she gives emotion and life to this timeless classic.
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- Paddington
- 06-27-15
Enjoyable novel
I am a fan of Jane Austen and I enjoyed this novel. It was entertaining and kept my interest up but it is not her greatest work. Pride & Prejudice remains my favourite. I am glad I listened to it and the narration was well done.
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- Audrey
- 12-23-20
Excellent
This was such a delight to listen to! I think Jane Austen is my new favourite author because she is fantastic. I love the language and couldn’t help but smile and laugh along. Juliet’s narration was so entertaining as well - her Mrs Elton was my favourite voice!
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- Jessica King
- 07-08-20
Love this story over and over again!
I loved this rendition so much! I, like many other readers, approach any Jane Austen book knowing the story in full. But there's something so timeless and touching about her stories that allows you to thoroughly enjoy reading/listening to them over and over again! The narration by Juliet Stevenson was absolutely spot on. She voices each character so distinctly, making it easy to follow their dialogue. Her Mrs Bates and Mr Knightly were my particular favourites! This may sound like an odd comment, but even her male character voices were convincing and authentic. With many female narrators, I find it hard to listen to the way they read male dialogue, but Juliet somehow manages to nail it. I'm convinced Juliet's narration is the only way to listen to a Jane Austen. 10/10!
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- Angela
- 05-01-20
Delightful and recommend the BBC adaptation
This is such a delightful story. Romantic and fun and comforting. It reminds me of how much I long for society to return to value the honesty and integrity of what one says to be most important.
Read so well and very much in the spirit of the BBC adaptation that I would wholeheartedly recommend one you enjoyed the other.
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- Margaret
- 02-07-20
Superb
Emma is a very long novel that could have become a little tedious. It is a tribute to Juliet Stevenson that Emma is superb right until the end. So talented is Juliet that every character is brought to life without over dramatic voice changes. So intimate was the narration of people’s lives I felt like I had a window into their minds. I did not like the book when read years ago, but I thoroughly enjoyed the audiobook.
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- Miss Emma L Watson
- 09-23-19
A lovely classic but long winded at times
I had read this book as a teenager and was keen to reread now in my early 40's.
Overall, it is a classic worth revisiting but needs to be abridged.
Conversations between characters are very slow moving and long winded at times.
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- Denise
- 06-12-17
"MA two letters that spell Perfection"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This is the best interpretation of Emma I have ever heard or seen. Juliet is perfection.
What did you like best about this story?
It is a classic and therefore no comment required on the story. the rendition is what matters. There were never any moments where credibility was stretched by the reader.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
All.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
Any additional comments?
Please have this reader do an unabridged version of Prose and Prejudice.
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- Sheridan M Tanzer
- 11-04-16
perfect happiness
I love everything about this book and narration of it. never get sick of it.