Villette (Wordsworth Classics)

Charlotte Bronte is writing 19th century at a higher level than that of Jane Eyre. Finding myself having to re read sentences and paragraphs more than once.

I really enjoyed reading Villette! Lucy Snowe is a complex character, as we follow her journey of trying to make a living. The novel is long and can be a bit slow to read, but the characters are fascinating that it makes you want to keep reading! Bronte does an amazing job of developing the psychology of each character. I love the theme of surveillance in the novel as well. As readers, we see romance and insight of Lucy's personal experience of trying to gain success, despite having no social clout. Highly recommend!

This is one of the lesser known, (at least to me), Charlotte Bronte novels. Said to be somewhat autobiographical, set in a fictional town in France. I had to do a paper on a classic author for school, and I wanted to do something different than anyone in the class, so I tried to go obscure. This ended up being a really great story. I loved thinking of Charlotte as the heroine of the story since it's supposed to be about her. I honestly couldn't have picked a better, more interesting novel. If you love Bronte, or beautiful writing, you should check this out.

Lightweight paperback edition. Great value

Since I'm not a writer, I could never do this book justice here in words. I found it an excellent book, very unusual. I have to say its in my top ten!

Villette is a great read, the intrigue is not as strong here but Charlotte is a classic so you will enjoy it.

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Found the book a great read. Lucy snow is full of modern day views of wanting to be independent and trying to navigate her feelings through many relationships.