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lisamchuk's review
4.0
A melancholic story, as fitting the Brontes. Interesting though, the art fits the mood for sure. A worthy way to spend an hour.
directorpurry's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Racism
Minor: Alcoholism and Child death
bardicbramley's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-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? Yes
4.0
fi_reads_books's review
The art style wasn’t for me, and I don’t think I know enough about the Brontës to get much out of it
jess_mango's review
4.0
The 4 Bronte Siblings had an imaginary world they created as children. They called it Glass Town and it was populated with various characters. The siblings envisioned this world and wrote about it even into young adulthood. In this new graphic novel, we see a fictionalized account of the Bronte's childhood and their time with Glass Town. The novel mainly focuses on Charlotte who is seemingly at least mildly obsessed with Glass Town. She is distracted by it when she is sent away to school and imagines herself having conversations with the characters.
I've read Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights and am aiming to read [b:The Tenant of Wildfell Hall|337113|The Tenant of Wildfell Hall|Anne Brontë|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1479652419l/337113._SY75_.jpg|1389477] in the next month or so. But, I am not a Bronte super fan. I don't know a lot of details about their lives. This graphic novel was interesting to learn a bit more about their lives and their imaginings. They were clearly a creative bunch. A large portion of the novel focuses on the characters of Glass Town and Charlotte's conversations with the Glass Town residents. My attention drifted during a couple of these bits. But, overall, I enjoyed the book. I recommend this for Bronte fans.
I've read Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights and am aiming to read [b:The Tenant of Wildfell Hall|337113|The Tenant of Wildfell Hall|Anne Brontë|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1479652419l/337113._SY75_.jpg|1389477] in the next month or so. But, I am not a Bronte super fan. I don't know a lot of details about their lives. This graphic novel was interesting to learn a bit more about their lives and their imaginings. They were clearly a creative bunch. A large portion of the novel focuses on the characters of Glass Town and Charlotte's conversations with the Glass Town residents. My attention drifted during a couple of these bits. But, overall, I enjoyed the book. I recommend this for Bronte fans.
annakr5's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
gabrielle_erin's review
5.0
This was perfection. The combination of whimsy and obscurity kept me so engaged in the story, and Greenberg's jarring use of colour separated the two worlds so clearly. Not my favourite art style but still such a gorgeous graphic novel. Lots of fun.
analyticalchaos's review
4.0
The art certainly requires an adjustment period. Its really odd and rough, however, I got used to it. It had a really encapsulating story and it has peaked my interest in the Brontë family.
thesefragments's review
mysterious
medium-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? No
3.0