Reviews

Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë

chiara_roscio's review against another edition

funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

3.5

Anne, la meno citata delle sorelle Brontë, mette in scena una storia molto classica per la sua epoca, fatta di crescita personale, intrighi amorosi e massime religiose. Le citazioni bibliche sono frequenti nell'autrice, forse troppo, ma comunque funzionali alla sua narrazione e alla costruzione della protagonista. Lettura molto veloce e scorrevole, adatta per chi ha bisogno di un po' di calore quando piove. 

elaichipod's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This story is quaint yet picturesque. I loved Agnes' perspective and how she displayed her resilience. I was so happy for her in the last two chapters. Also, I normally don't read the introductions in classics, but I think this one was so worth it. It helps me keep the main point of the story in mind and offers the author's life experiences to explain the events of the book. Agnes Grey is quite short but it did take me a few weeks to get through but I think most classics are that way for me. 

dcm7918's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

onejazzycat's review

reflective sad slow-paced

3.75

alwaysbooksbycaro's review

emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

sabrinakolfach's review against another edition

3.0

I liked it after chapter 6. It's a nice enough read, but as an atheist, I didn't care for the more religious parts -- even if it was mainly about being a good person or the better person. But it fits with a story set in the victorian era and Agnes being the daughter of a priest.

lizzylakes's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I thought this book was really quite adorable. It follows the main character Agnes Grey as she becomes a governess to help her family and show them that she is a capable woman. One of the main focuses of this book is the upper class treatment of those considered lesser than them. 
While it sometimes felt like the descriptions of the characters dragged on a bit and there was more tell than there was show, I enjoyed all the cute moments that did happen in this book. Because of the way it was told, you get the sense that you are traveling with this woman as she walks down memory lane and recounts her governess years. There is never really any rush and things go at their own natural pace in this slice-of-life type novel, which, depending on the person, can be a good or bad thing.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 stars

Overall, it is a classic that deserves a reading, although characters lacked depth as well as romance.

lily_23's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

daisy17's review

emotional inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.25