Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Brontë

545 pages first pub 1847 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

As an orphan, Jane's childhood is not an easy one, but her independence and strength of character sustain her through the miseries inflicted by cruel relatives and a brutal education system. However, her biggest challenge is yet to come. Taking a ...

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Moods

emotional 71%
mysterious 54%
dark 51%
reflective 43%
sad 23%
challenging 22%
hopeful 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: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | 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: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.09

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