seamuspuebla's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
crimsonpermanentassurance's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars. The religious, temperance moralizing/ Rake's Progress elements really got under my skin, and in the way of my enjoyment of the narrative. Having said that, modern readers aren't the intended audience, so take that for what you will.
Two things I learned:
1) "But I can CHANGE him" is a story as old as time (and an endeavour that always ends in tears), and
2) Time traveling tourists would have no hope of "blending in" in rural, Victorian England, what with the aggressive, almost contact sport of "But Who Are Their People?"
Two things I learned:
1) "But I can CHANGE him" is a story as old as time (and an endeavour that always ends in tears), and
2) Time traveling tourists would have no hope of "blending in" in rural, Victorian England, what with the aggressive, almost contact sport of "But Who Are Their People?"
smittensunflower's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
People often say that novels about people visiting other people’s houses are boring and lack intrigue. However, this novel was anything but. While there’s obviously little action, the contents was captivating and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect. I loved all the characters (excluding Arthur, of course) and thought the relationships to be interesting and unique. I enjoyed how religious Helen was and thought it added a lot to the story. Anne Brontë’s writing was beautiful, less poetic than her sisters’, but still enjoyable.
anastazjav32's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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? Yes
4.0
readingthief's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
hannahbananali's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, do I love the Bronte sisters.
Jane Eyre was the first classic I've ever read. I was in 7th grade and I was swooning over Mr. Rochester.
Wuthering Heights was a challenge taken over a summer course before 9th grade with an exceptional teacher/tutor. My favorite quote of all time is from that book - "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same"
Now comes The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, read in an upper division Victorian Era course during my sophomore year of college.
I can't describe how amazing this book was. It truly is a feminist testament, because unlike her sister's famed works, this isn't a romance. This is a depiction of a woman's marriage - a disastrous one that features an abusive, alcoholic, insanely selfish husband. This is a novel about a woman's struggle for independence and freedom, deliberating over duty and morality. I think the context and time period in which this book was written further adds to the sheer bravery of Anne Bronte. She criticized the "Angel in the House" view on women, men's complete and total dominance over women, and the terrible harm vices have on a family. She empowered Helen Graham and made her strong in her own way and dutiful in another.
I strongly recommend everyone to read this book. It is quite easy to follow and the language is not difficult to interpret. Don't let this classic intimidate you - READ IT.
Jane Eyre was the first classic I've ever read. I was in 7th grade and I was swooning over Mr. Rochester.
Wuthering Heights was a challenge taken over a summer course before 9th grade with an exceptional teacher/tutor. My favorite quote of all time is from that book - "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same"
Now comes The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, read in an upper division Victorian Era course during my sophomore year of college.
I can't describe how amazing this book was. It truly is a feminist testament, because unlike her sister's famed works, this isn't a romance. This is a depiction of a woman's marriage - a disastrous one that features an abusive, alcoholic, insanely selfish husband. This is a novel about a woman's struggle for independence and freedom, deliberating over duty and morality. I think the context and time period in which this book was written further adds to the sheer bravery of Anne Bronte. She criticized the "Angel in the House" view on women, men's complete and total dominance over women, and the terrible harm vices have on a family. She empowered Helen Graham and made her strong in her own way and dutiful in another.
I strongly recommend everyone to read this book. It is quite easy to follow and the language is not difficult to interpret. Don't let this classic intimidate you - READ IT.
harrietjazz's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
fiberreader's review against another edition
3.0
I originally started listening to this book via the Craftlit podcast but soon realized that I couldn't wait for as long as it would take to get through it that way to find out what happens, so I borrowed the audiobook from the library. I did enjoy it quite a bit, though I found the middle portion (Helen's back story) to drag quite a bit. With an audiobook, of course, the reader can make a huge difference, and this version had excellent readers (two well-know British actors who will be familiar to fans of PBS shows).
bck's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
oliyphant's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-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? Yes
5.0