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Emma

Jane Austen

Austen, Jane. Emma. Barnes & Noble Books. New York. 1996.

Emma is an emotional story written by the wondrous Jane Austen. This book is a truly heart breaking loss with a fearless ending. This book has so many displays of courage and strength. It’s such an inspiring story and eye opening experience. Who knew a book could be so inspiring?

Emma starts out as a young girl, growing up in the streets with no family. She barely eats and is constantly cold. She lives in Great Britain and watches all the high-class women walking in their fancy dresses while shopping for expensive things. She plays pretend, imagining what it'd be like to live a richer life. She wished every night that she could live in a palace and eat fancy, delicate food in her evening wear.

When she gets older, she gets a job working in a local bakery. One day, a boy about her age comes in to buy loafs of bread. Emma overhears him talking to the cashier and walks over to listen more closely. She learns that he’s buying the bread for a formal banquet that his parent’s are hosting. Emma is quickly intrigued, and steps over next to the cashier. Jacob, the boy buying the bread starts talking to Emma. Jacob starts coming into the bakery at least, two or three times a week.

Years later, after spending lots of time with Jacob, Emma start dating him and they begin living together. She got her wish of living in a palace with fancy clothes and nice jewelry. One day, Emma plans a picnic in the garden for her and Jacob. She was waiting on the bench when Jacob’s brother Andrew comes running up to her. He tells Emma that Jacob was shot when he was buying her engagement ring at a fine jewelery store. A robber ran in and Jacob tried to protect the ring, but the man shot him. Jacob was soon dead. Emma cried and cried for many weeks. Emma was a strong girl though, she would get through this somehow. Emma went on living her life; she thought of Jacob almost everyday. After awhile, Emma’s thoughts of Jacob weren’t only sad anymore, they were happy memories. She thought of all the amazing times she spent with him.

Emma is a tragic love story, with crime and suspense that makes it an excellent read. Jane Austen is one of the best authors of her time. The story makes the reader feel involved in the book. Emma a heart-touching and overwhelming mix of emotions that will leave you wanting more.This book will make people all over the world cry, fear, love and laugh.

5 out of 5 stars.

Contributed by K. Roberts

May 10th, 2011