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Jane Austen wrote the untitled fragment that was later called The Watsons in 1803-5, and it was published posthumously in 1871. Joan Aiken, well known for her Jane Austen sequels and children's books, finishes the fragment, introducing a new hero and seamlessly continuing where Jane Austen left off to a satisfying ending for all Austen fans. Emma Watson returns home after 14 years spent with a beloved aunt, whose re-marriage has caused a significant change in Emma's circumstances. Used to a life of ease, warmth and intelligence, Emma is thrust back into a home where, with one exception, her sisters are petty and jealous, if not vulgar, her father is ill and weak, and her brothers are not men of fine minds. This is a poignant exploration of a young lady's endurance in the face of reduced circumstances, and in true Jane Austen fashion, there is an admirable hero to make all right in the end.… (meer)
As a continuation of Austen's work this was really bad. Aiken turned Austen's fragment into a sensational novel while at the same time including all kinds of domestic content (like ingredients and methods for hair and skin treatments, and washing days) to show off Aiken's research abilities. On top of that Emma is changed to reflect more modern sensibilities in thought, speech, and behaviour. If that wasn't bad enough, she changes the hero and therefore the intended plotline that we know Austen had for this work. This was such a disappointment and in no way stays true to Austen's style or intentions. I would definitely recommend skipping this one. ( )
Joan Aiken finished Austen's fragment. By the end, it was very much Aiken's book, with the characters acting in distinctly un-Austenish ways. But since I have always loved Joan Aiken's characters, I didn't mind too much. A good light read. ( )
This includes the original story snippet by Austen and a conclusion of the story. I could really tell the difference in the voices of the two authors. I did still like the story, but it is not nearly as good as reading true Jane Austen. ( )
Jane Austen wrote the untitled fragment that was later called The Watsons in 1803-5, and it was published posthumously in 1871. Joan Aiken, well known for her Jane Austen sequels and children's books, finishes the fragment, introducing a new hero and seamlessly continuing where Jane Austen left off to a satisfying ending for all Austen fans. Emma Watson returns home after 14 years spent with a beloved aunt, whose re-marriage has caused a significant change in Emma's circumstances. Used to a life of ease, warmth and intelligence, Emma is thrust back into a home where, with one exception, her sisters are petty and jealous, if not vulgar, her father is ill and weak, and her brothers are not men of fine minds. This is a poignant exploration of a young lady's endurance in the face of reduced circumstances, and in true Jane Austen fashion, there is an admirable hero to make all right in the end.
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