Manga Classics: Emma

author: Stacy King
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.81
book published: 2015
rating: 4
read at: 2015/08/14
date added: 2015/08/14
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Manga Classics: Emma' is another stellar addition to the Manga Classics line. The illustrations are by Po Tse, who also illustrated Manga Classics: Pride & Prejudice, and the story adaptation is a spot on adaptation of the Jane Austen classic.

Emma Woodhouse is intent on matching up her friends and avoiding getting married herself. Her newest project is poor Harriet. Harriet doesn't know her background, but Emma is sure she is better than the farmer that Harriet seems to like. Emma's friend Knightley watches from the sidelines and shakes his head as Emma makes one blunder after another. Along the way, will Emma find herself the victim of love or will she be able to dodge Cupid's arrows?

I didn't realize it, but this year is the 200th anniversary of the book 'Emma.' It's really no wonder that this story has endured, and it's seen a lot of incarnations over the years, from faithful movie productions to Hollywood teen movies to this manga. The story is told faithfully and lovingly here. The art is good, and it's easy to keep the characters separated since Po Tse has designed each to be unique. There are character model sheets scattered in between some of the chapters, and the book finishes with some good critical analyses of the book. Don't worry if you don't know how to read manga, this book gives you a perfect guideline (as do all the Manga Classics). You will find it easy within no time to comfortably adapt and read these great classics.

I received a review copy of this manga from Udon Entertainment, Manga Classics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this wonderful manga.


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