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616 pages | first published 1853

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The Penguin English Library Edition of Villette by Charlotte Brontë 'That evening more firmly than ever fastened into my soul the conviction that Fate was of stone, and Hope a false idol - blind, bloodless, and of granite core. I felt, too, tha...
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Summary of 3957 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 62%
sad 50%
challenging 40%
dark 35%
mysterious 34%
tense 13%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
funny 8%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 86%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | 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: 40% | Yes: 34% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11%

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3.72

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