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cinthyaolguin17's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
alireuter's review against another edition
3.25
this could’ve been such a good story from Frances’ point of view but alas. i have a list of classics i wish were more female centred & now this is added to the collection. i’ll be focusing more on the characters than anything, as i feel it was a character centred story with a plot to drive them along, which i appreciate a lot. william, however, was not a great protagonist. although awkward & therefore sometimes funny, his judgement on women, values & intentions seemed to expose his immoral tendencies. his ‘flirtation’ with zoraide reuter (yes it was weird to read about a character whom i share the name surname with), was less of a romantic connection but rather a sad case of leading an older woman on-who he had called ugly as soon as he met her-then demonises her as soon as she felt betrayed. probably one of the early accounts of a ‘love triangle’ & i’m not even a fan of them in modern books. also, he was frances’ teacher. i don’t need to explain how falling for your pupil is weird but i understand it’s more of an exploration of the gender power struggle. frances was instead the ambitious & self determined character, a great example of an individualistic career driven women who is still sensitive & romantic. (spoiler: i also loved how they didn’t have children until she wanted to & after she was happy with her career). overall, an entertaining read with drama, a pathetic protagonist & questionable plot lines. i probably should’ve rated it lower but it was just so fun to read!
brekas91's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I've read most books by the Brontë sisters and this is definitely one of my least favourites. Our protagonist is a quite pretentious and obnoxious young man prone to stereotyping everyone he meets. The unlikable characters, together with a simplistic, uninteresting plot, make for a rather forgettable book...
Content Warnings
Minor: Xenophobia
kattandra's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
messytess's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
roxyc's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
3.25
simplycelestial's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
iceangel9's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A classic novel by the author of Jane Eyre. This is Bronte's first novel. William Crimsworth is parentless and penniless. He leaves England to find work in Brussels and becomes a professor at an all boys school. He then secures an additional position at the adjoining girl's school where he is attracted to the older and more dominating directress. Then he meets another teacher at the girl's school named, Frances Henri, and the situation changes. A great look at Bronte's developing talent.
sacali's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rachelray126's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0