Scan barcode
jaimemt_reads's review against another edition
challenging
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal death and Death of parent
kikalox's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Fatphobia, Racism, and Classism
jessthanthree's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Misogyny
ilaria_d's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Racism
Moderate: Religious bigotry
mrsdarcylynn's review against another edition
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? No
3.0
Like many folks who read this one, it was interesting to see a Bronte work before Charolette was as polished as she became. However, the themes/characters/plot in this book were all better done in Villete. Overall, I enjoyed my time with Charolette Bronte’s writing. She still doesn’t like a catholic though, yiiikes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Racism
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Mostly a three star read, enjoyable enough without being particularly gripping. A few things really interfered with even that low key enjoyment though, and made me drop my rating.
First, and the major point, a low key but clear prejudice against the Flemish/Belgian people pervaded the whole story. As random as that feels from the time and place I’m reading from, it’s still disturbing.
Second, I was frustrated by the implication in one conversation that staying home as a wife is doing nothing and not compatible with being ‘active’. I even liked the eventual results in the story, just not the premise used for getting there.
Third, and just a minor annoyance, but I had to copy a number of conversations into google translate to understand them, because I am not a properly educated lady the era and DO NOT SPEAK FRENCH.
First, and the major point, a low key but clear prejudice against the Flemish/Belgian people pervaded the whole story. As random as that feels from the time and place I’m reading from, it’s still disturbing.
Second, I was frustrated by the implication in one conversation that staying home as a wife is doing nothing and not compatible with being ‘active’. I even liked the eventual results in the story, just not the premise used for getting there.
Third, and just a minor annoyance, but I had to copy a number of conversations into google translate to understand them, because I am not a properly educated lady the era and DO NOT SPEAK FRENCH.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Infidelity