Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Brontë with Maggie O'Farrell (Contributor)

652 pages first pub 1847 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance dark emotional mysterious slow-paced
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As an orphan, Jane's childhood is full of trouble, but her stubborn independence and sense of self help her to steer through the miseries inflicted by cruel relatives and a brutal school. A position as governess at the Thornfield Hall promises a k...

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Moods

emotional 72%
mysterious 53%
dark 48%
reflective 45%
hopeful 24%
sad 24%
challenging 22%
inspiring 21%
tense 20%
adventurous 19%
funny 7%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 5%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 37%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.1

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