Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë

Agnes Grey

Anne Brontë

272 pages first pub 1847 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced
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'The name of governess, I soon found, was a mere mockery ... my pupils had no more notion of obedience than a wild, unbroken colt'When her family becomes impoverished after a disastrous financial speculation, Agnes Grey determines to find work as ...

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Moods

reflective 68%
emotional 39%
hopeful 35%
lighthearted 27%
relaxing 20%
inspiring 17%
sad 10%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
informative 7%
dark 6%
adventurous 4%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 44%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.62

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