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pixie_d's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Rhys does a marvelous job with atmosphere, but the plot is lurid and disturbing. If I weren't trying to fulfill a book challenge prompt to read a "prequel," I might have dnf'd it despite the writing skill and the short length. So many trigger warnings. You'll need a strong stomach to get through this.
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Rape, Forced institutionalization, and Fire/Fire injury
simonmh's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
It’s a great premise, but the book lives up to the premise. It’s a short read, but the portrayal of both Antoinette and Mr. Rochester feels very thorough as you see their mental states change. The portrayal of the natural environment is also vivid and even reading it in winter, I could feel the heat and humidity of the Caribbean.
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Rape
pippagrace's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Mental illness and Rape
mercedes's review against another edition
3.0
Some common criticisms I see popping up in most negative reviews of this book is that it is confusing and makes no sense, and I have to say that this was not my personal experience with the book. I didn't think it was that difficult to follow along with the story, and while the flow of the book is definitely not typical, it works for a novel about two very lost characters. I don't think I could have asked for more from this book and it works excellently for what it is.
(Minor spoilers for Wide Sargasso Sea, spoilers for Jane Eyre)
Graphic: Animal death, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Rape
laurenbb23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
loxeletters's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Ableism, Confinement, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death
aamelia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Minor: Child death, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Fire/Fire injury, and Colonisation