Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Brontë

21 hours, 47 minutes first pub 1847 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

Orphaned into the household of her Aunt Reed at Gateshead and subject to the cruel regime at Lowood charity school, Jane Eyre nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. She takes up the post of governess at Thornfield Hall, falls in lov...

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Moods

emotional 71%
mysterious 54%
dark 51%
reflective 43%
hopeful 23%
sad 23%
challenging 22%
inspiring 20%
tense 19%
adventurous 18%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 5%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 37%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.09

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