gnomeo's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent. Really enjoyed it.
This was a book ahead of its time, arguably one of the first feminist novels covering the issues of domestic abuse and coercion. Anne Bronte is the least known of the sisters and this is unfortunate as from the first page you are drawn into a strong, powerful story. This book has rightly been called a masterpiece and the story flows well and thankfully, a lot less descriptive than some Victorian writers, eg. Bennett.
I would definitely recommend.
This was a book ahead of its time, arguably one of the first feminist novels covering the issues of domestic abuse and coercion. Anne Bronte is the least known of the sisters and this is unfortunate as from the first page you are drawn into a strong, powerful story. This book has rightly been called a masterpiece and the story flows well and thankfully, a lot less descriptive than some Victorian writers, eg. Bennett.
I would definitely recommend.
ciaralindner's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
bethan_'s review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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
4.25
awerring's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
shiroikamui's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rashmi_96'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
4.0
raaahella's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was an excellent book. I was annoyed with how many friends Huntington had, as it was hard to keep track of them all. I also thought it was an interesting timeliness layout.