A review by oatcappuccino
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë

tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

not half as subversive as i had hoped. women are blamed for the behaviour of their abusive partners, and addiction is considered a grevious moral failing, and not an affliction that anyone could fall prey to under the right circumstances. there are some redeeming qualities but overall i found it an unpleasant read.
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