what makes a good essay?

<p>So what makes that really memorable, exceptional essay, actually <em>exceptional</em>?
If the content is great, but lacks in stylistics or mechanics, is that still good? Or if the writing itself is wonderfully creative? An essay that makes you smile, feel empathetic, laugh? A bland but concrete essay?
I'm just wondering what people think/look for when reading another person's essay, because I finished my essay and it's hard to judge it myself. I don't know if it's good or really sucks, lol. If anyone's nice enough to read mine, that would be awesome too =)</p>

<p>the advice i heard is that when someone reads your essay they should feel like they just had lunch with you....</p>