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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Am I the only person who hasn’t read “Jane Eyre”? I think this book may have been more meaningful if I had.
Nonetheless, it was a great psychological thriller, which I love.
I enjoyed the flip flopping of character perspectives
The ending was wrapped up nicely in a little tiny bow with a slight possibility of future drama but overall the ending of the main character was positive...maybe too positive...probably not at all realistic...and again if I had read “Jane Eyre” I would appreciate it more.
But based on its own story, I’d give this one 3.5 stars.
Nonetheless, it was a great psychological thriller, which I love.
I enjoyed the flip flopping of character perspectives
The ending was wrapped up nicely in a little tiny bow with a slight possibility of future drama but overall the ending of the main character was positive...maybe too positive...probably not at all realistic...and again if I had read “Jane Eyre” I would appreciate it more.
But based on its own story, I’d give this one 3.5 stars.
4.25? 4.5? stars
Jane is running away from her shady past and has found herself in Birmingham, Alabama. To try to get in with the rich folk of Thornfield Estates, she starts walking dogs in the neighborhood. Then she comes across rich, handsome, charming Eddie Rochester, who for some reason seems to be as enthralled with her as she is with him. She was in it for the money, but maybe there's more to it than that. But ever since her and Eddie have become an item, the topic of his missing-presumed-dead wife has started darkening what should be a happy time in her life. Maybe Bea Rochester is closer than she thinks.
This was a blast for me. To be clear: I read this as more of a Jane Eyre retelling than a thriller. Were the book attempting to be more of a thriller with a sprinkle of Jane Eyre, my rating would not be what it is. This, however, it took so many parts of Jane Eyre and made it into something new in sometimes a different order. It's now a southern gothic where all the characters are conniving and ambitious and striving for a status above their station. Hawkins also wasn't afraid to take a turn against how the original story went to better fit the story she wanted to tell. I had so much fun making connections (in plot, character names, or quotes) between this and the original work and also pointing out their differences. I loved how none of these characters are good people. I love the whole infiltrating the rich plot. I really want to draw Jane and Bea. I loved listening to this audiobook where half the people have southern accents. Fans of Jane Eyre will have a great time with this.
Jane is running away from her shady past and has found herself in Birmingham, Alabama. To try to get in with the rich folk of Thornfield Estates, she starts walking dogs in the neighborhood. Then she comes across rich, handsome, charming Eddie Rochester, who for some reason seems to be as enthralled with her as she is with him. She was in it for the money, but maybe there's more to it than that. But ever since her and Eddie have become an item, the topic of his missing-presumed-dead wife has started darkening what should be a happy time in her life. Maybe Bea Rochester is closer than she thinks.
This was a blast for me. To be clear: I read this as more of a Jane Eyre retelling than a thriller. Were the book attempting to be more of a thriller with a sprinkle of Jane Eyre, my rating would not be what it is. This, however, it took so many parts of Jane Eyre and made it into something new in sometimes a different order. It's now a southern gothic where all the characters are conniving and ambitious and striving for a status above their station. Hawkins also wasn't afraid to take a turn against how the original story went to better fit the story she wanted to tell. I had so much fun making connections (in plot, character names, or quotes) between this and the original work and also pointing out their differences. I loved how none of these characters are good people. I love the whole infiltrating the rich plot. I really want to draw Jane and Bea. I loved listening to this audiobook where half the people have southern accents. Fans of Jane Eyre will have a great time with this.
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
this book was entertaining and easy enough, which is just what i needed. some of it was a bit cheesy but overall definitely a good one to read if you’re in a slump & just need something quick & fun
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The ending was super disappointing, the “twist” (you can’t even really call it a twist) wasn’t shocking and didn’t have a big reveal, it was just this is what happened in the middle of a conversation. The book had a few plot holes, one was Jane’s past they made such a big deal out of it but it didn’t effect the plot at all and didn’t have anything to do with the other characters, another one was John his character was not necessary for the plot of the book after Jane moved out he was just another unnecessary part of her past he didn’t add anything except an annoying extra character. One other plot hole was eddies past there was zero mention of his past the only thing told was he grew up in main, maybe he just had an unimportant past/childhood but it still feels odd there was absolutely no information about his past. Other than all that the book was fast paced and easy to follow