Sargassomeer by Jean Rhys

Sargassomeer

Jean Rhys with Anna Leube

188 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Prequel to Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Born into an oppressive, colonialist society, Creole heiress Antoinette Cosway meets a young Englishman who is drawn to her innocent sensuality and beauty, but soon after their marriage, rumors of madness ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,058 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
sad 58%
emotional 52%
challenging 42%
reflective 39%
tense 33%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 5%
informative 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 29%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.52

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