Anonymous
10/31/2025, 12:47:56 PM
No.24843723
40 plus.
Villette by Charlotte Bronte.
I'm almost finished and have mostly enjoyed it. Lucy Snowe's philosophy on how to deal with life as a plain and poor but bright young woman alone in the world somewhat agrees with my own. It's fairly bleak but survival often is. If Charlotte Bronte's experience in Brussels is anything like what's depicted she's tougher than I thought.
What I sometimes found hard going was the frequent lapse into French – which, as I don't understand, often broke the narrative rhythm for me.
Recommended for Bronte fans (especially those who know a little about Charlotte's life and Belgium adventures) but this is no Jane Eyre.
Villette by Charlotte Bronte.
I'm almost finished and have mostly enjoyed it. Lucy Snowe's philosophy on how to deal with life as a plain and poor but bright young woman alone in the world somewhat agrees with my own. It's fairly bleak but survival often is. If Charlotte Bronte's experience in Brussels is anything like what's depicted she's tougher than I thought.
What I sometimes found hard going was the frequent lapse into French – which, as I don't understand, often broke the narrative rhythm for me.
Recommended for Bronte fans (especially those who know a little about Charlotte's life and Belgium adventures) but this is no Jane Eyre.