After Mrs Rochester by Polly Teale

After Mrs Rochester

Polly Teale

96 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

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Description

Jean Rhys was obsessed with Jane Eyre—and more particularly with Bertha Mason, the first Mrs. Rochester and the "madwoman in the attic." Placing Bertha on stage throughout as Jean’s alter ego, Polly Teale’s remarkable dramatization of Rhys’ life g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.08

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