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A review by kassiani
Charlotte by Helen Moffett
4.25
It took me a bit to truly get into this book, but then I was enamoured.
It gives us a glimpse into Charlotte's inner life, as well as her pragmatic view of the realities women faced during this time period, notably how the only control she had over her life relied on smart underhanded machinations. Elegy of a quiet life: the daily happiness and minutiae of helping the parish's community, managing her small estate, tending her garden, visiting friends... VS the entire open world she glimpses at when talking to Jacob, the austrian composer.
On companionship: a new look at Mr Collins (mutual respect and support), her friendship with Elizabeth, Anne de Bourgh, and Jacob.
On the pain of grief, loosing one's child, and the subsequent vulnerability of her daughters when it comes to inheritance.
Loved Anne de Bourgh in this (super blunt, ace, riding at night through the moor in drag, traveling the world, and becoming the archetype of the cool aunt).
It gives us a glimpse into Charlotte's inner life, as well as her pragmatic view of the realities women faced during this time period, notably how the only control she had over her life relied on smart underhanded machinations. Elegy of a quiet life: the daily happiness and minutiae of helping the parish's community, managing her small estate, tending her garden, visiting friends... VS the entire open world she glimpses at when talking to Jacob, the austrian composer.
On companionship: a new look at Mr Collins (mutual respect and support), her friendship with Elizabeth, Anne de Bourgh, and Jacob.
On the pain of grief, loosing one's child, and the subsequent vulnerability of her daughters when it comes to inheritance.
Loved Anne de Bourgh in this (super blunt, ace, riding at night through the moor in drag, traveling the world, and becoming the archetype of the cool aunt).