Villette by Charlotte Brontë

472 pages first pub 1853 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Sally Minogue, Department of English, Canterbury Christ Church University College.Based on Charlotte Bront 's personal experience as a teacher in Brussels, Villette is a moving tale of repressed feelings and su...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,986 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 63%
sad 50%
challenging 40%
dark 35%
mysterious 33%
tense 13%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 32% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.72

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