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This is the first "Masher" book I have read and it really wasn't too bad. Josephson sticks closely to the plot line and overall feel of the original Emma and basically adds scenes of Vampire mayhem in addition to making all of the main male character "good" vampires. Lots of tongue-in-cheek humor. There seem to be a lot of discrepancies about vampire behavior though (i.e. their eyes only turn red when they have actually feasted on a human, but none of the "good" vampires have red eyes even though they are technically hundreds of years old. Are we to believe they have been in control of their urges for hundreds of years until suddenly all at once they all find a mate to marry and finally become a true vampire?)

Josephson said that he wanted to write a book that would get young people interested in reading the original Jane Austen books. I'm not sure he has succeeded in doing that since I think most young people are looking for a lot more action than this book provides. I do think it is a fun send-up for current Austen fans.


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Emma and the Vampires Jane Austen Undead Novels Wayne Josephson 9781402241345 Books Reviews

Do not be alarmed... but it seems like the good gentlefolk of Highbury having been living amongst... vampires! It is true, a band of savage vampires have recently attacked citizens of Highbury to drink some aristocratic blood! But what everyone doesn't know is that some of the esteemed gentlemen of the neighborhood are vampires as well...

In Emma and the Vampires, there are two classes of vampires one consists of hideous, wild vampires that come out and attack at night, the other includes gentlemen such as Mr. Knightley, Mr. Elton, and Mr. Weston. Vampires like Mr. Knightley and Mr. Elton do not breath or have heartbeats and they never sleep or eat. Moreover, when they do drink blood - which is very seldom - it is usually from someone with whom they are acquainted. They are amongst the class of "good" vampires and are involved with vanquishing the wild vampire vagrants of Highbury.

In the Acknowledgements of this novel it is mentioned that one of Wayne Josephson's goals when writing Emma and the Vampires was to make Jane Austen's "delightful novel accessible to modern readers, especially young adults." This he most certainly accomplishes. His retelling uses simpler syntax and more comprehensible language that will make it easily understood by young adult readers. It seems Mr. Josephson has developed an interest in retelling classics as he has published four other novel retellings in a series titled Readable Classics. These novels include The Scarlet Letter, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, and Moby Dick.

Mr. Josephson's retelling of Emma corresponds and parallels Jane Austen's Emma beautifully. Both books have fifty-five chapters and all plot events occur in coinciding chapters. Mr. Elton declares himself in both chapter fifteen of Jane Austen's and Wayne Josephson's novels. This type of retelling would be suitable for readers who did not understand or like Jane Austen's Emma the first time they read it. Furthermore, even though it isn't labeled as such, this book is most definitely geared towards young adult readers. If you have read and enjoyed Jane Austen's Emma, this novel may not be for you. You might find yourself asking "Why am I reading a reduction of Emma when I can read the novel itself?"

I wasn't too fond of the vampire aspect in the novel. I greatly anticipated reading this novel when I found out that Mr. Knightley was to be a vampire. I thought it would add a sense of danger and capability to his already excellent character and that the story would be more about him. However, this did not occur. Besides not eating and sleeping, the only vampire activity in this novel is slaying other vampires. I was disappointed that there was no explanation of how they became vampires or references to their vampire activities. I am very curious to know what Mr. Knightley does with his nights since he cannot sleep! Furthermore, I would like to know the story behind the two classes of vampires and why they don't associate with each other.

One aspect I found perplexing was whether or not the citizens of Highbury knew people like Mr. Elton, Mr. Knightley, and Mr. Weston were vampires. They seemed aware of their eating and sleeping habits, commented about their fangs and pale skin, and observed their quick speed and super strength. Did they really not know they were in the company of vampires? When Mr. Elton's eyes turned from black to red, were they oblivious to the fact that it was because he recently drank blood? My other quibble is that I felt the ending was a little ambiguous, instead of ending on a happy note the story ends with the sense of impending peril. Perhaps there will be a second book to follow this one...

While there were moments of vampire humor such as Emma and Harriet becoming vampire slayers akin to Buffy and Robert Martin, with his remarkable strength, pitching a cow over a fence, I overall felt this vampire mash-up unsuccessful. However, despite my criticisms I do hope that Emma and the Vampires achieves Mr. Josephson's goal of making Emma more accessible to modern audiences. Introducing new readers to the world of Jane Austen is always a most praiseworthy and admirable accomplishment!

Austenesque Reviews
I read the first chapter of this book with low expectations, because the vampire fad can get quite tiring. But wow, I was proved wrong. After the first page, I was hooked. Wayne Josephson managed to keep the spirit of the original Emma while adding a modern flaire. It's an excellent way for people who may be unsure about reading the classics, read them. After reading Emma and the Vampires, I was very motivated to read the original Emmma. Before this, I never even considered it.

An excellent read that I would recommend for anyone.
i love supernatural creatures like vampires, been into them since age 7, love jane austen novels so this was perfect. its meant to be humorous i think so it shouldnt be taken truly seriously. still good read
Mr. Josephson stayed very true to Jane Austen's story, except of course for throwing in a few vampires. I enjoyed it because I just love Jane Austen! Period.
I've now read four of these mashed up versions of Jane Austen as well as Abe Lincoln Vampire Hunter. This one is definitely the best one yet. It's very well written and I love the subtle humor. I wish there were more by this author.
Emma is not my favorite of the Jane Austen novels but this is a fun read, , Although
not a "page turner", I enjoy all the supernatural takes on the Austen literature.
This is the first "Masher" book I have read and it really wasn't too bad. Josephson sticks closely to the plot line and overall feel of the original Emma and basically adds scenes of Vampire mayhem in addition to making all of the main male character "good" vampires. Lots of tongue-in-cheek humor. There seem to be a lot of discrepancies about vampire behavior though (i.e. their eyes only turn red when they have actually feasted on a human, but none of the "good" vampires have red eyes even though they are technically hundreds of years old. Are we to believe they have been in control of their urges for hundreds of years until suddenly all at once they all find a mate to marry and finally become a true vampire?)

Josephson said that he wanted to write a book that would get young people interested in reading the original Jane Austen books. I'm not sure he has succeeded in doing that since I think most young people are looking for a lot more action than this book provides. I do think it is a fun send-up for current Austen fans.