fiction classics literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

507 pages | first published 1853

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With her final novel, Villette, Charlotte Brontë reached the height of her artistic power. First published in 1853, Villette is Brontë's most accomplished and deeply felt work, eclipsing even Jane Eyre in critical acclaim. Her narrator, the autobi...
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Summary of 4138 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 62%
sad 50%
challenging 40%
dark 35%
mysterious 34%
tense 14%
hopeful 9%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 86%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 34% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

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3.72

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