Reviews

Shirley by Charlotte Brontë

nolemdaer's review against another edition

might eventually pick it back up but not holding out hope

libraryofcalliope's review against another edition

3.0

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shuashwa18's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Criminally underrated. One of the most emotionally devastating books I’ve read in a while, and one where its hopeful ending really does feel earned. A true ode to her sisters, just fantastic stuff.

voiddreaming's review against another edition

challenging slow-paced

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

2.25

rileyblundellwriter's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

stormy_reading's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

isabella_reads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

nanc_282's review against another edition

hopeful tense slow-paced

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

4.0

Two thirds of this book are really enjoyable, then it changes direction in volume three and loses its way. Contains stereotypes and language that reflect the period. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Classism

aydanf30's review against another edition

challenging slow-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated

2.25

ratthew86's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful 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