John Eyre: A Tale of Darkness and Shadow by Mimi Matthews

John Eyre: A Tale of Darkness and Shadow

Mimi Matthews

362 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical romance dark emotional medium-paced
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From USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews comes a supernatural Victorian gothic retelling of Charlotte Brontë’s timeless classic.Yorkshire, 1843. When disgraced former schoolmaster John Eyre arrives at Thornfield Hall to take up a position a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 124 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 77%
tense 54%
emotional 36%
adventurous 18%
challenging 13%
reflective 9%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | A mix: 31% | Character: 31%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 41%

Average rating

3.97

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