Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Brontë

448 pages first pub 1847 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

Determined to make her heroine "as poor and plain as myself," Charlotte Bront made a daring choice for her 1847 novel. Jane Eyre possesses neither the great beauty nor entrancing charm that her fictional predecessors used to make their way in the...

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Moods

emotional 71%
mysterious 54%
dark 49%
reflective 44%
sad 24%
hopeful 23%
challenging 22%
inspiring 21%
tense 20%
adventurous 19%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 5%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 37%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.09

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