A review by thelittlebookishnerd
John Eyre by Mimi Matthews

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Jane Eyre was the very first book that my friend and I did a buddy read for in 2016, so when we saw the announcement for John Eyre, we knew we had to read it together.

John Eyre is a wonderfully written reimagining. Mimi Matthews has taken a great classic and somehow made it darker and more beautiful. Seeing the similarities in the storyline to Jane Eyre was a joy, but the differences took it to a new level. This sparked the most discussion we've ever had during a buddy read.

Overall, John Eyre is a beautiful, dark, engrossing read, and I look forward to reading more by Mimi Matthews. I recommend John Eyre to fans of Jane Eyre and historical fiction.

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