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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
3.5, rounded up.
I started this book a lifetime ago - and just didn’t get in to it. I didn’t DISLIKE it, but I also couldn’t get myself to choose it. So I finally finished it and when it gets to like the last 25% of the book: what a change. The rest of the story was necessary to set up the ending - but once it got to that point: wow. Love the way the storyline wrapped and regret not spending more time with the story years ago.
I started this book a lifetime ago - and just didn’t get in to it. I didn’t DISLIKE it, but I also couldn’t get myself to choose it. So I finally finished it and when it gets to like the last 25% of the book: what a change. The rest of the story was necessary to set up the ending - but once it got to that point: wow. Love the way the storyline wrapped and regret not spending more time with the story years ago.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I adored this. It's a companion piece to Jane Eyre rather than a straight retelling. I hadn't read Jane Eyre since high school, and I don't think you have to have read it at all to enjoy this, but it adds a level of enjoyment. This Jane is courageous, fierce, and resourceful. She does murder people, this we know from the promotional material, right? But it's not done lightly or for fun - she is a warrior protecting those she loves at all costs.
And the romance! Sigh. Truly romantic, heartfelt and compelling.
I simultaneously couldn't turn pages fast enough and was reluctant for it to end. This is one I think I have to purchase because I can see myself reading it again. I'm so glad to discover that Faye has more books - she's a marvelous writer.
And the romance! Sigh. Truly romantic, heartfelt and compelling.
I simultaneously couldn't turn pages fast enough and was reluctant for it to end. This is one I think I have to purchase because I can see myself reading it again. I'm so glad to discover that Faye has more books - she's a marvelous writer.
i got bored and the writing made the narration hard to understand
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Falls a little flat in the romancing of Mr Thornfield, but cracks a long at a superb pace when there's murdering. (There's a lot of murdering.)
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was so surprised by this book. It was not what I expected. Part love letter to IMO the ultimate gothic romance Jane Eyre, and part serial killer novel, while also completely touching and heartfelt. I really enjoyed this book.