📚I Rank EVERY Jane Austen Book | Unpopular Opinions | pride & prejudice is not at the top

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Ahhh this highly requested video is finally here! Don't worry, it's spoiler free. And if you're looking for some really in-depth discussion from someone who knows how to review books, you might want to look somewhere else. This is just basically me gushing about my favorite books as if we're just friends hangin' out chatting about books. But I can't WAIT to hear your thoughts! I've absolutely fallen head over heels for Jane Austen this year. So if you love her too, lets please have a discussion in the comments!
I would love to hear your opinions in the comment section though! Which Jane Austen book is YOUR favorite?
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@moreorlessruth4449 4 жыл бұрын

"Mr Darcy is a butthead"....best review ever 😂😂

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha so glad someone appreciated that 😂👌🏻

@kellykiiskila3629 4 жыл бұрын

Emma and Knightley are everythhinggg, I’m obsessed with the new adaptation ❤️

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

THEY ARE GOALSSSSS 🙌🏻

@user-rs7xf5tm9s 3 жыл бұрын

YASSS. THE FACT THAT THEY DIDN'T WEAR GLOVES IN THE DANCE ISSSS

@JessicaEmily1812 4 жыл бұрын

The 1995 version of Pride and Prejudice is in my opinion better then the 2005 version. I love Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firths performance in the mini series!

@madeleine1012 4 жыл бұрын

Just nope. I love the Darcy from 1995 dearly, but the chemistry is so bad between them. And the rest of the cast is just awful. But its pride and prejudice so its also very nice to watch.

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

I just adore the chemistry between Darcy and Elizabeth in the 2005 version. I’m also just someone who is super attracted to beautiful aesthetic, which is another reason I prefer the 2005 version. But I do still enjoy watching the 1995 one. It’s nice that there are multiple adaptations so that there can be one for everyone! :)

@malaikamosele1509 4 жыл бұрын

I think personally I liked the way that characters are characterized better (or more accurately to the book) in the 1995 version, especially Lydia and Jane, and this version spends a lot more time on seeing the sister dynamic and building smaller storylines up, but I prefer the romance better in the 2005 movie (THAT HAND FLEX SCENE OMG) and I just feel like the movie has more rewatchability (?? not a real word) than the show does.

@SuperDrLisa 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@donnabittner69 4 жыл бұрын

I am listening to Jennifer Ehle read Pride and Prejudice during this quarantine! It's wonderful! Check it out on KZfaq!

@kateh5446 4 жыл бұрын

my standard for what a man should be is forever ruined by henry tilney. he set the bar VERY HIGH.

@judithberman7566 4 жыл бұрын

Kate Heffernan which book was that? Want to see the movie.

@kateh5446 4 жыл бұрын

@@judithberman7566 Northanger Abbey! It is so good!

@sanguinelynx 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! His sense of humor(he is amused by the irony and absurdity he observes), honor, and integrity is hard to match!

@romulusthemainecoon3047 4 жыл бұрын

I love Persuasion the most out of all the Austen novels! The 1995 television adaptation is the best one

@asdabir 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see some love for northanger abbey. Such a fun read. I found myself laughing out loud and grinning so many times while reading it. Henry is absolutely adorable and my kind of guy.

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

1000% agree! Henry is my type of guy!! I was totally falling for him while reading the book.

@LS-ov7cw 4 жыл бұрын

Persuasion and Northanger are her most underrated works. Captain Wentworth and Tilney are just absolutely incredible. I found Emma tedious to read, but your review has a level of persuasion in it (hah) that's making me consider a reread.

@a.inesfidalgo3367 3 жыл бұрын

The actors from the new Emma surprisingly have the same age difference as they did in the book! Mind blown.

@lauradoria1833 4 жыл бұрын

OMG! I'm obsessed with Northanger Abbey, it's such an underrated novel

@thevintageplaylist7191 3 жыл бұрын

The 2020 Emma adaptation deserves an Oscar

@livslibrary 4 жыл бұрын

Okay but I watched that intro about 10 times. 😍😍😍 I’ve never read a Jane Austen novel but you’ve convinced me that I need to! Your hair & dress is just AMAZING!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Awwww Liv!! 😭 Thanks girl! The hair took me way too long to do 😂 And yes you do!! They’re so good!

@crescentpages 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree about Edward Ferrars, he wasn't a compelling love interest at all. I think Brandon was better suited to Elinor personally! I love Northanger Abbey too! Such a fun novel. Personally I really like Mansfield Park because I loved Fanny as a protagonist and I enjoyed seeing how she interacted with the other characters. My favourite novel of Austen's is Pride and Prejudice (shocker) and my least favourite is Persuasion. I adored this video so much!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh I totally agree! I also thought Brandon and Elinor could have been perfect together! Even though Mansfield Park is at the bottom of my list, they’re still all a favorite and I still have it 4 stars 🙈 I can definitely see why some people would adore Fanny. Thanks so much for your thoughts and comments! 😃

@emilychu396 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely watch the 2009 Emma adaptation with Romola Garai - it’s brilliant although truth be told I do prefer the newest one!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

I definitely will!! I want to watch every single adaptation 🙌🏻

@christinalaska 4 жыл бұрын

Best one imho!!!

@fionaj5819 3 жыл бұрын

I love this adaptation too! 😍

@belaorhideja4020 3 жыл бұрын

100% agree!! 2009 is the best in my opinion

@Dreamyflowerfields 3 жыл бұрын

The cast in 2009 adaptation is amazing! Best version of Emma in my opinion 😍

@PianoGuys2012 4 жыл бұрын

My fav Jane Austen is definitely persuasion and I really enjoyed the film. In fact I am writing my own version of the story to give a bit more depth to the main characters

@oliviareadsalatte 4 жыл бұрын

omg now i NEED to read northanger abbey--gothic literature is my all time fav, especially dracula!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh YES YOU DO! I read it during October last year and it was perfect for that spooky time of year! Also highly recommend the film. Pretty sure the entire film is uploaded on KZfaq 👏

@callmenatasha6272 4 жыл бұрын

I love the 2005 p&p version too! It’s like all the best parts of the book rolled into one film plus amazing acting and beautiful movie aesthetics

@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm 4 жыл бұрын

Omg this intro was so pretty 😭😭

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay!! 😍

@littlefarmhouse3953 3 жыл бұрын

I think it is funny that Jane Austen said that she wanted to create a character that only she would like, and I think it makes sense with her time era. The reason why so many women love Emma in today’s world is that we all desire and can have freedom that Emma had. And Jane Austen probably saw herself a lot in Emma and a girl like Emma who doesn’t feel the need to get married is more like a lot of girls today than in the regency era. I love your channel so much, it’s in my top 5 favorite channels 💕💕💕💕

@nherbooks 4 жыл бұрын

THAT EDITION OF PRIDE & PREJUDICE IS STUNNING 😍 omg I want it! Haha I hardly EVER hear people talk about Northanger Abbey! But gothic literature you say 👀 *bumps book up the tbr* I KNEW Emma was going to be your favourite! I haven’t read it but I have watched so many adaptions of Emma (minus the latest movie smh) & I have LOVED the character of Emma everytime. I think she is so relatable, especially to teen girls. This was amazing Desi! 💗💕💖💫

@lillythame9927 4 жыл бұрын

One hour away! eek I can't wait!! ❤

@wanderlustrhiannon 4 жыл бұрын

Emma is my all time favorite as well:) good to know i’m not the only one whose #1 is not pride and prejudice! this was such a lovely video, and much needed during this time, it made me so happy!!!😊🖤

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

No way!! Ahhhh yay!! Love finding others who share similar opinions 😍😍😍And yay! Makes me so happy that you enjoyed it :)

4 жыл бұрын

Seeing you talk about these books the past few months has inspired me to start reading Jane Austen’s books, which I’ve been wanting to do for YEARS!

@BlinkFly 4 жыл бұрын

As someone who is about to dive into Jane Austen as well as classics in general for the first time, this video was sooooo helpful! Thank you! I didn’t actually know what most of these books were about and I will probably rewatch this again before I start reading.

@withlovelisa_ 4 жыл бұрын

omg this intro is incredible!!!!! ive only read pride & prejudice and loved it! but this makes me wanna pick up more especially because you put pride & prejudice at number 3!!

@rachelmilligan95 4 жыл бұрын

Feels like forever since I last watched you. I love how beautifully edited your videos are 😭🥰

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Haha probably because it HAS been forever!! 🙈 So happy you liked it though! You’re so so kind 😭💕💕

@chanelletime 4 жыл бұрын

AHHHH! this video was so calming now i want to read a classic omggg

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Omg DO IT 🙌🏻 And thank you 🙏🏻💕

@clairemarge5310 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this!!! Cosying up to watch Austen adaptations is just perfect when it's cold and rainy. Sense and Sensibility is my favourite but I really loved hearing your thoughts! Have you seen Lost in Austen? If not, I recommend it!

@amiraebrahim1008 4 жыл бұрын

Northanger Abbey and Persuasion are my favorite. I feel like the characters are easier to relate to. The wit shines so well in Northanger and Persuasion is in my opinion the more mature and realistic romance she has written. I agree with a lot of what you said too, but even if I had not, great video-you clearly know your stuff and explain your reasoning well. Also, stunning outfit and intro!

@IshiTime 4 жыл бұрын

ahh you look beautiful in this video 😍😍 I've only read Pride and Prejudice, but I definitely want to read more of her novels this year, and this video is a sign I need to finally pick them up!!!

@delmar9972 4 жыл бұрын

Northanger Abbey is my #1.

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Love that!! Honestly my top 3 are all pretty much together in my #1 spot 🙈 Northanger Abbey hardly ever gets the credit it deserves. It is SO good

@nherbooks 4 жыл бұрын

EEEE IM EXCITED!! 😍 Also I am obsessed with your hair doo in this!!!!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

THANKS NICOLE!!! 😊😊😊 It took way too long to do lol

@hollihamlyn2022 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video please do more classic videos❤️ your aesthetic is amazing 😍

@nn47301 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I found you!! I absolutely love your channel. Thank you for all the quality content. Keep it coming!!!

@ellesteward 3 жыл бұрын

OMG This was so fun to watch! You make me feel like we're just chatting about Jane over tea, which I love. We share a favourite Jane Austen book!! Emma is by far my fav of all Jane's stories. I love how lighthearted & fun it is! I also relate to Emma more than I'd like to admit. haha She's a precious character even with her imperfections. I've also read Pride & Prejudice (& loved it!) but nothing can quite beat Mr. Knightley & the comedic tone of Emma. You make me want to read Northanger Abbey next!

@IlFilodiArianna_vlog 4 жыл бұрын

This video is so amazing 😍 plus, the background is so aesthetic! I’m about to start my readalong of the Jane Austen books, and I can’t wait!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 😃🧡 You’re so sweet! Ahh yay! I hope you have the best time! 🙌🏻

@szekelynora772 3 жыл бұрын

I hiiiighly recommend Persuasion 1971 and Mansfield Park 1983 adaptations. Both miniseries, very faithful to the books, amazing casting and the deep emotions are palpable.

@meredithcarter1580 3 жыл бұрын

Jane Eyre was that book for me! The book that introduced me to the beautiful world of classics. Love Jane Austin as well. I haven't yet read all her books, I'm lacking 2, but this video makes me want to!, Especially since one of the two is Northanger Abbey! Thank you for the video!

@selantrian 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this ranking. Jane Austen also was my introduction to classics! Your thoughts are super close to mine; I still have to finish Mansfield Park (90 pages left!!) and I need to read Northanger Abbey, but Emma is my absolute favorite of her novels, and your problems with Sense and Sensibility were mine as well. Also totally agree on the Pride and Prejudice ending. You have so many tips on getting into Jane Austen and they probably would’ve been so helpful to me as I got into these books! Also I think I did the same thing w Persuasion, as it was my first old classic I ever read and my first Austen. Great video!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I love that we share so many of the same thoughts!! 😃 And yes, definitely read Northanger Abbey! I’m sure you’ll love it! 🙌🏻

@jtbrooks1326 4 жыл бұрын

I love your intro! You showed one of my favorite aspects of the 2005 P&P film, the way they really give us a fairy-tale romance. Keira Knightley reading a book with her dress dragging in the grass is something straight out of Beauty and the Beast. However, I like the 1995 version best because it really captures the humor from the book. Btw, I hope this doesn't sound rude, but there were definitely a couple spoilers in here about Persuasion & Emma!

@szekelynora772 3 жыл бұрын

Emma has such amazing adaptations! Love the Gwyneth, the Kate, the Romola version, yet to see the newest.

@neathenerd 4 жыл бұрын

Ooooo CANNOT WAIT!!!! Also, I would love it if you could do more vlogs in the future (only if you feel like it). They are my happy place. :) Love you!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

I definitely want to! I just haven’t had the time in the past couple months. But I’ll hopefully be filming one soon! :)

@ilovethwoffice 4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful video 🦋 ( absolutely agree about "pride& prejudice" )

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💕

@kimberlytidwell6203 2 жыл бұрын

I am a huge Jane Austen fan of all of her works, but all I could focus on in this video is how absolutely perfect and gorgeous your hair is!! I always find it beautiful, but wow!!

@vanessanicole516 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the Intro.. I just keep watching your video’s.. now I’m thinking about getting Emma and Pride and Prejudice, because of your review.. Now You’re getting me into a lot of these books so I’m getting excited for to get them!!

@thanysthoughts 4 жыл бұрын

I read all of Jane Austen's novels in college, and I highly recommend everyone read all her books at least once. They are all fantastic! Wait, Sense and Sensibility the romance is with Col. Brandon. Not Willoughby. Also love the 1996 adaptation! My top 3 are Emma, Pride & Prejudice, and Persuasion. Fun video! Love your aesthetic!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! They are all so amazing in their own unique ways! And I should have been more clear when I was talking about Willoughby lol I didn’t want to spoil anything, but I meant that I loved reading about him BEFORE things with him went downhill. I loved his strong personality and the way he interacted with the characters. But yeah, obviously didn’t love him in the end 😂 Thanks so much for your kind words! So happy you enjoyed the video! 💕

@felicity4095 8 ай бұрын

Persuasion comes first for me though 😊 I could relate to Anne Elliot.

@JessicaEmily1812 4 жыл бұрын

Also, we need a hair tutorial on this look ASAP! 😍

@donnabittner69 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Pearl's in your hair.....very Keira Knightley!

@aliciaz6224 4 жыл бұрын

I've only read two Jane Austen novels so far: Emma (my favourite) and Pride and Prejudice. I've read many classics before but Austen's writing is different from anything else I've read so I definitely used audiobooks, reading a bit then watching a bit of an adaptation, and summaries to help. I'd also recommend the chapter summaries by course hero on youtube if you want a one minute overview video of each individual chapter. they don't go into too much detail but are helpful if you just want to make sure you understood the gist of the chapter or need to refresh your memory!

@sammilovestoreadalot 4 жыл бұрын

I Loved these so much 🙌💛❤ I had been waiting to watch these since you mentioned you were doing these 💛❤

@MaryAmongStories 4 жыл бұрын

THE INTRO 😍

@readingisbelieving5248 4 жыл бұрын

Chapter summaries help so much! I’m reading them now as I read The Picture of Dorian Gray

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

They’re really SO helpful! Ohh love The Picture of Dorian Gray!! 😍

@donnabittner69 4 жыл бұрын

Read the biography of Oscar Wilde ! Dorian ruined his life.....I love the book and film.

@gabriela14_ 4 жыл бұрын

As usual I LOVE the thumbnail! ❤️📚

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you, Gabriela! ❤️

@gabriela14_ 4 жыл бұрын

Pastel Pages I loved the video! Think I’m going to have to pickup Emma very soon!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

@@gabriela14_ Ohhhh definitely do! 😍I hope you love it!

@julielec0q 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this amazing video 💚 I want to watch all the movies now! But first read the books of course. I just read Emma and I loved it!

@River2500 4 жыл бұрын

Dramatizations are very underrated! I wasn't able to understand or appreciate Shakespeare until I saw Shakespeare in Love (thanks to my high school teacher for showing part of that in class!) It really gave me a lot of insight into the inflection and passion of some of his work.

@saralynnmitchell9153 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve read all of Austen’s novels except Emma and my personal ranking would be: 1Persuasion (I personally relate to Anne the most out of all of Austen’s heroines and I love the letter at the end) 2Pride and Prejudice 3Northanger Abbey 4Mansfield Park 5Sense and Sensibility

@allies5725 Ай бұрын

Hey Desi, I love this video! I read all of Jane Austen's books in the past year, and my favorites' are Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, and Emma.

@marielin9318 3 жыл бұрын

What a great intro 😍😍😍💕💕 love it

@OkGoGirl82 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to see someone else love Northanger Abbey as much as I do!

@reginaswope5107 4 жыл бұрын

I love her videos so much. I'm super excited

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

You are SO sweet, Regina!! ❤️Thank you!

@amarianadoslivros 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVEEEEEEEEEEED THIS BOOK! SO PLEASING TO WATCH! YOU ROCK!

@notalltheories 8 ай бұрын

The 2008 miniseries of Sense and Sensibility is AMAZING and really redeems Edward in my opinion.

@BeckywiseTheDancingClown 4 жыл бұрын

So aesthetically pleasing! I really didn’t enjoy Sense and Sensibility, I literally cannot remember anything that happened that’s how unmemorable it was for me :(

@FlamingMVkeys 4 жыл бұрын

This video is so good I can’t even!! 😍👏🏻 love your top 3 so much as well!! Emma is just 🥰👏🏻

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

HI CHERIE!!!!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Dude how many have you read? Which one is your favorite?

@FlamingMVkeys 4 жыл бұрын

Pastel Pages I’ve read Northanger Abbey and Pride & Prejudice. That’s it 🙈 I liked Northanger Abbey more than Pride and Prejudice 😅

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Cherie Moore NICE 🙌🏻

@nobirahim1818 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this video ☺️ Northanger Abbey is probably my favourite, probably cos of Henry Tilney. I just find him utterly perfect. It's just words! He loves words and there are some words he just absolutely hates (well, one) and I find that hilarious. Plus his and Catherine's romance! The whole message of the book is so clever. Persuasion next cos of how down to earth it is. Plus the letter 🥰 Again, words! That letter is... Same reaction as you 🥰 Pride and Prejudice is lovely too. It's such a feel-good book and all the dynamics. It's honestly been such a long time since I read Sense and Sensibility, so 🤷🏻‍♀️ Nothing much to say there 😅 From other videos I've watched, everyone is really flawed, which I love! I couldn't get into Emma or Mansfield Park, but I have watched a webseries based on Emma called "Emma Approved" and I'm so glad I watched it cos, you know, Mr. Knightley 🥰 His sarcasm and directness. I'd love a friend like him. One to call me out when I'm wrong. But Mansfield Park 😕 From what I've watched, it's not a very happy one so I'm not gonna bother. Great idea about listening to audiobooks! I listened to Emma, which is much less effort 😅 That's the kind of reader I am 😄

@imeldacastaneda 4 жыл бұрын

I just love your videos. Post MORE! True escapism during this time :)

@haleyandrews74 4 жыл бұрын

Wow what you said about relationships ending @2:30 💓👌👌💓 I was not expecting to be hit like that

@BidishaGoswamii 3 жыл бұрын

I am loving your channel...I am getting such an ANNE WITH AN E vibe❤️❤️

@karentumbel9211 2 жыл бұрын

Love the P&P vibe intro 💙💙💙

@MatildaTheBookDragon 3 жыл бұрын

so fun to hear your opinions! I dont remember if Ive read PP...:) seen the series and films so many times, PP from childhood! I read Sense and Sensibility to get into charachter for a Jane Austen ball some years ago. that was totally fantastic, i got to play my favorite sister Marianne. totally fell for my mr Willoughby! Emma was great and Persuasion too. Ive just bought all her books in one, such a beautiful gorgeous book so now I can read MP and NA too. I personally like the films and series better. the tv series are just so good, both Pride and Prejudice, Emma and Sense and Sensibility. the tv series of SS is SO GOOD. yu have to see it :)

@violetembers2532 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your review, but Persuasion is my favorite JA novel (but that me be because I've only read P&P amd Persuasion). The 2007 adaptation is great. Maybe I will pick up the other books too.

@brigantiablackbird 3 жыл бұрын

The 90s version with Kate Beckinsale and Mark Strong is my favorite version of Emma! Mr. Knightly is my favorite Austen leading man!

@Booksandothernerdthings 4 жыл бұрын

I bought some of her novels the other day for some reason I just got this urge to read all her books and I can't wait to see how i like it

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Ohhh yay!! I hope you have such a good time with the books! I already wish I could read them again for my first time 🙈

@PrettyPurplePolkaDots 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my god, the castle they use in Northanger Abbey is actually the castle in my hometown! Starstruck, I'll definitely have to read this now!

@staroliva6502 3 жыл бұрын

I just love you.Iam fairly new on your channel and Iam just in love.... Thank you for bringing so much joy to those of us whom love classic novels and just beautiful things from baking to old world things .😘 Great review..

@jackie29eee 4 жыл бұрын

This is a flawless video!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Awww Jackie 😭😭😭💕💕💕💕

@DramaGeek1225 3 жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to read all of Jane Austen's novels for awhile. I read Sense and Sensibility in high school and didn't like it at the time, but since then I have played Mary in P&P and Elinor in S&S in community theatre productions. Performing in these shows gave me a better appreciation for Austen's humor, and I think I would appreciate her work a lot more now.

@Puty0urlipstick0n 2 жыл бұрын

YOUR HAIRDO OH MY GOD YOU LOOK STUNNING

@channelsquare 2 жыл бұрын

Your passion for Emma made me pause your video, track down and watch the 2020 Emma movie, and then returned to watch the rest of your video xD Lol, I absolutely loved the movie and now I need to give the book a go! I have read a few Austen’s books but for some reason Emma just never jumped out at me - honestly let’s just blame it on Pride & Prejudice holding my heart hostage xD

@northernceline1896 4 жыл бұрын

I did not like northanger abbey when I read it, but your enthusiasm for it is telling me that I need to try and read it again 😅 My favorites are Pride and predjudice and Emma, I re-read at least one of them once a year and have seen the different TV and Movie adaptions more times than i can count 😅

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

To each their own! ☺️ Definitely okay time not love Northanger Abbey 😁 I just recently read Emma for a second time! I only got into Austen’s novels recently but I can definitely see myself rereading at least one or two every year. They’re just TOO GOOD to only read once 🙌🏻

@thethikboy 4 жыл бұрын

Oddly enough Mansfield Park is my favorite. It is a tour de force of 'realistic' epic novel writing that Dickens made famous. The main character Fanny Price is a bit lackluster but her character is principled and beautiful. Manners vs Character. That's the theme and Jane works it to perfection. My second least favorite is Pride and Prejudice - maybe because I'm a guy and it is the most "chick" story with all the buzz of who's going to marry whom. My absolute least favorite is Sense and Sensibility. A bit green, not Austen's fully developed style. I do appreciate your love of Emma. What a fine novel in every way! The language, the satire the comic drama - but also the depth of moral insight that Knightley provides really ranks it high.

@divyak9980 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I do not mean to challenge your preferences in any way, however i just wanted to say something about Pride and Prejudice. The who's marrying who part of the story was more than just a girly trope. Mr. Collins was to inherit the house after Mr. Bennett dies, that is why Mrs. Bennet was so obsessed with marrying off her daughters. In a way it's a very telling view into the anxieties of the society the characters belonged to. A woman without any means to earn for her self, and with no right to property was completely dependent on the prospect of good marriage to sustain herself. I remember being really struck by it when I was younger.

@thethikboy 4 жыл бұрын

@@divyak9980 I understand that being a woman in that day and age is a sad state of affairs. Somehow the flutter over eligible bachelors just doesn't do it for me.

@anaelle1735 3 жыл бұрын

Mansfield Park is my favourite too

@richardrose2606 Жыл бұрын

Mansfield Park is a great novel. Looked at objectively it is Austen's most mature and finest novel. There has never been a good adaptation - they all get Fanny's character completely wrong.

@pattywood586 4 жыл бұрын

This video was a masterpiece as usual!👏👏👏 on a side note, I'd recommend watching Course Hero on KZfaq they have excellent chapter summaries for classics.

@insacredible9312 4 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've seen a video of yours and I was SO SURPRISED that you don't have many, many more subscribers! This is such a high quality video and I immediately subscribed. I have to admit, I have never read a Jane Austen novel, myself but I think I will maybe grab a copy of Emma the next time I visit a book shop. From everything I've heard about this book, Emma just seems so badass. Great video! :)

@jennsbookshelf_ 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely ADORE this video!! I now want to reread all of Austen’s work. If you ever read a her work from when she was younger (like Love and Freindship and Lady Susan) definitely let me know! I loved studying those in Uni. I just had to let you know - I took an Austen class in uni, and we read Emma in it and my prof made us all low key hate Knightley (as much as you can because he is the most real of all of them) simply because she was like “so, Knightley groomed Emma from the age of 13 to be his perfect wife” and all of us lost our minds 😂😂 It’s one of the parts of the novel I don’t like, the massive age gap (cause he’s like 30 something and she’s only 18), but you are 100000% right with how entertaining and funny Emma is. I loved it! I have to read Mansfield park, then I’ve read all of her work. I might have to do a rating video too when I do so!! ❤️❤️

@seto749 3 жыл бұрын

I could make a case for that, but no so easily as I could make the case for Mr Knightley's only turning to Emma as a consolation prize after he finds Miss Fairfax disappointingly more reserved than formerly.

@RebeccaBooks 3 жыл бұрын

I love this video!! You have such beautiful editions as well!! I’ve only read Pride and Prejudice which is one of my favourite novels ever and I’ve read like a quarter of Mansfield park but never got back to it! I really want to read the rest I’d be interested to see if I think the same as you!💖

@hellodelancey 4 жыл бұрын

I'm reading Emma right now so I can watch the movie during my birthday month! I'm LOVING it!! Also, wow. You are so creative and talented with your filming & editing!!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Ohhh so glad to know you’re loving it! The film is 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 And thank you so much! 🥺💕 That’s so kind to say!

@RetroMinnie87 4 жыл бұрын

I've read all her novels except Mansfield Park. I have started it but I just couldn't get into it. Great video. Also if you like Emma, you should watch the BBC adaptation with Johnny Lee Miller and Romola Garai. It's my favorite!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the recommendation! I will definitely check out that adaptation 😃

@donnabittner69 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite too !

@Tracywhited2 3 жыл бұрын

You really should watch the movies Austinland and the Jane Austin book club ! I’d love a vid of that !!

@gabrielladidjurgeit5622 4 жыл бұрын

The 2009 bbc adaptation of Emma is amazing you will love It!

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so excited to watch it! Planning to watch it over the weekend 😃👍🏻

@tracytilford6735 3 жыл бұрын

I have yet to see the 2020 adaptation but of the ones I have seen the 2009 miniseries is the best!

@virtuallyveronicka 3 жыл бұрын

I really need to read the books. I’ve been a Jane Austen fan, period films in general, for many years. My favorite adaptations are the 4-episode BBC miniseries of Emma with Johnny Lee Miller. He’s my favorite Mr. Knightley! Also the angst that builds in the 2007 BBC adaptation of Persuasion with Sally Hawkins. The ending is worth the buildup. I enjoyed listening to your breakdown of each story. Have you watched the adaptation of North & South, featuring Richard Armitage? It’s a wonderful mini series!

@nebucamv5524 4 жыл бұрын

My ranking: 1. Pride & Prejudice 2. Emma 3. Mansfield Park 4. Sense & Sensibility 5. Persuasion 6. Northanger Abbey

@DarlingDesi 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 😃

@pesterghast 3 жыл бұрын

i was sooo nervous to watch this as i am strongly opinionated and often get frustrated watching other peoples opinions on my favorites (like austen) but i love your list and reasoning! my list was slightly different but you get it!!!! i am going to watch the emma movie tonight

@crafty_history 3 жыл бұрын

I really recommend the 2009 Emma mini-series with Jonny Lee Miller, Romola Garai and Michael Gambon. It is very good.

@missppresents1139 2 жыл бұрын

You look incredible! 👏🏻😍

@goddessvibes11 Жыл бұрын

Northanger Abbey was my first Jane Austen too. It will always have a special place in my heart.

@chiarajackson97 Жыл бұрын

I received Northanger Abbey for Christmas, and I found it beautiful, funny and witty at the same time! My mind exulted when I read the part in which Jane Austen talks about the witness and knowledge of the human soul which can be contained in a novel 💛 I saw in the heroine a reflection of myself because of her naivete and her habit of daydreaming and I appreciated Henry Tilney'a personality very much! I think that Northanger Abbey is a clever novel sprinkled with humour 🌸

@nataliehernandez2997 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy someone else loves Henry as much as I do!

@javiermorales5106 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite is also Emma!! Still have to read Northhanger Abbey and Persuasion, I’ll read them in July for Jane Austen July!!

@StephanieMT 2 жыл бұрын

an abridged pride and prejudice os the only book i have read, but might read the other jane austen books after this video

@henriettanovember4733 2 жыл бұрын

I know this video is 1,5 yrs old by now but I just wanted to say that there are more adaptations out there. One Emma from the 1970s (TV-series) that in it's way is charming. A Sense&Sensibility from 1981 and another from 2008 both lovely. I like to watch these older ones sometimes as they also have a part of that era in them so to speak. There also is Persuasion from the 1990s that is very beautiful (or at least I think it is). There are two Emma from the 1990s the most know is the one with Gwyneth P-something (sorry cannot spell her name properly) and then another with Kate Beckinsale and Samantha Morton (one of my favourites). There is also a P&P from 1980 (I am not a huge fan of that one but some really like it, think it is s TV-series). Thank you for your videos! I really like to watch them and they always make me happy! (My own favourite J.A. is Persuasion and then S&S.)