Perfection

Perfect in every way. I was excessively diverted. This wonderful narration has relieved me of the distress of so many substandard "professional" recordings that have made their way onto Audible's in recent times. Thank you for the balm to my ears.

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"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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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 if you enjoyed the other.

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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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perfect happiness

I love everything about this book and narration of it. never get sick of it.

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A long journey to an expected ending

Narrator was the best part. Story is good but long and tiresome in its description of character's especial qualities or shortcomings. However, quite enjoyable, even if predictable.

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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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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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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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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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