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dragonslayer1999's review against another edition
3.0
look I know…I know this is an old ass book but. he’s borderline ephebophilic and also a little insane? weird power imbalance & creepy w the wife in the attic stuff.
it’s a good thriller novel bc scary…but to consider it a romance?
it’s a good thriller novel bc scary…but to consider it a romance?
sbookreader's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Astonishing that this is billed as a romance. The colonialist bent was equally unwelcome.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Bullying, Child abuse, Classism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Colonisation, Mental illness, and Religious bigotry
laiba13's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
superbaddie101's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
indigoblue777's review against another edition
5.0
3-1-22: Read the Norton Edition for 19th Century British Novels class.
abbywebb's review against another edition
2.0
Had no idea what this would be about, but considering there is a Hollywood movie coming out this month based on the book, I thought I should finally give it a shot.
I was thoroughly disappointed, though. I am not drawn towards books that drone on and on and where nothing ever really happens, such as the case with Jane Eyre. Although other classical authors (such as Tolstoy, for example) may drone on and on about all the minute details, there is still an obvious plot. Maybe I am being unfair, but if this book were to be published in 2011, it would receive horrendous reviews. I believe it is only considered an esteemed novel because it is a classic, not because it is brilliant.
NB: I still plan on seeing the movie at some point though, just to see what direction the film editors took. I love to see classic stories played out into modern day society, such as 10 Things I Hate About You.
I was thoroughly disappointed, though. I am not drawn towards books that drone on and on and where nothing ever really happens, such as the case with Jane Eyre. Although other classical authors (such as Tolstoy, for example) may drone on and on about all the minute details, there is still an obvious plot. Maybe I am being unfair, but if this book were to be published in 2011, it would receive horrendous reviews. I believe it is only considered an esteemed novel because it is a classic, not because it is brilliant.
NB: I still plan on seeing the movie at some point though, just to see what direction the film editors took. I love to see classic stories played out into modern day society, such as 10 Things I Hate About You.
cxmanda1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
jankyalias's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
livrawds's review against another edition
5.0
I already knew how much I loved this book it’s just a favourite for me and another read through :)
lizzie_5678's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
‘my heart; it leans to you, draws you to my centre and spring of life, wraps my existence about you’
i am in love with charlotte brontë’s writing. for the whole 500 pages the plot never felt stale, which is hard to achieve. this book is probably up there as one of my favourite classics :)
i am in love with charlotte brontë’s writing. for the whole 500 pages the plot never felt stale, which is hard to achieve. this book is probably up there as one of my favourite classics :)