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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
moshalala's review
informative
slow-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? It's complicated
1.0
vezza's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jainabee's review
dark
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
breakfastgrey's review
3.0
This was one of those books where all I needed to hear was the title and I was sold. With that said, I think it could be a little dry at times and was a bit safe with the material. I definitely think Greenberg could've pushed things a little further, but the overall story and messaging were solid and I appreciated the dedication to the source material. There's a part of me that wants to give it an extra star for that and for picking such a niche topic that resonates with Victorian Lit nerds like myself.
skalman_den_store's review
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
orlagal's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Death of parent, Misogyny, Murder, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Racism, Violence, Colonisation, Classism, Sexism, Slavery, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and War
rgag86's review
3.0
So I know very little about the Brontes, and read this mostly because Glass Town, Gondal, and Zamorna are major parts of the Die comic series and I was interested to learn a little bit more about them. Overall, I enjoyed this book and it was definitely interesting!
r_reads2winnie's review
3.75
Glass Town is a historical fiction graphic novel about the Brontë sisters. The story begins when Charlotte is the only one of the siblings left. She is grieving the loss of her last three siblings one after another and recollecting the time when they lost their older siblings, Maria and Elizabeth in 1825. When Maria and Elizabeth died, young Charlotte, Branwell, Emily, and Anne started inventing the imaginary world of Glass Town. It began as a coping mechanism for them, but soon they were consumed by it. For Charlotte, especially, it continued well into her adulthood. The book is very melancholy but inspiring at the same time because it shows the creative and imaginary mind of the Brontë siblings. The book is a work of fiction but based on their juvenilia.