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ashlyngregoryy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
horsehighpriestess's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
hannah_who's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
libliz's review against another edition
5.0
I'm typically not a fan of re-tellings/prequels/sequels to literary canon; however, this is an example of it done correctly. Loosely affiliated, beautiful, enlightening, and--in true Jean Rhys style--irresistibly tragic.
alisarae's review against another edition
A Jane Eyre prequel from Rochester's wife's POV is such a great concept. I didn't love the execution of it, though. The characters felt too distant, even though it was told in first person... like their thoughts were too broad and often about nature or dreams, when I wanted them to be more introspective in the moment they were experiencing.
Even so, I want to read more of this author's books and her life sounds fascinating.
Even so, I want to read more of this author's books and her life sounds fascinating.
aislinn_h's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
altraletteratura's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
mystinctive's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5