Reviews

It's probably me, not the book but I feel like I got nothing out of this but the irritating sense that it was trying hard to be some kind of masterpiece. Maybe that will change if I return to it down the line.

khornstein1's review

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5.0

So glad I finally read this; loved it. Probably will re-read at some point.

melodys_library's review

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2.0

I read this for the first time in a college literature class. Reading it now, it’s pretty tough not having anyone to talk to about it.

alfie_reads's review

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This book is so clever. It manages to evolve the tale of Jane Eyre without feeling derivative or lazy. The colonial twist puts such a twist on the original story that you’ll never look at Jane Eyre the same way.

alinarburwitz's review against another edition

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challenging dark medium-paced

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

3.0

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miagw962's review

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challenging dark mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

If I was bound for hell let it be hell. No more false heavens. No more damned magic. You hate me and I hate you. We'll see who hates best. But first, first I will destroy your hatred. Now. My hate is colder, stronger, and you'll have no hate to warn yourself. You will have nothing.

Weird little book.

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