Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë

Agnes Grey

Anne Brontë

224 pages first pub 1847 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced
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For readers who appreciate a poignant and introspective exploration of the societal constraints and quiet struggles of women in Victorian England, Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë is a deeply moving and stimulating novel that offers a powerful portrayal of the complexities of class, identity, and the unyielding spirit of a strong and determined heroine.

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First published in 1847, and thought to be based on Anne Bronte's own experiences, Agnes Grey offers a fascinating insight into the plight of the educated spinster in Victorian times, for whom becoming a governess was the only respectable career a...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 7,316 reviews

Moods

reflective: 68%

emotional: 40%

hopeful: 35%

lighthearted: 27%

relaxing: 21%

inspiring: 17%

sad: 11%

challenging: 7%

funny: 7%

informative: 7%

dark: 5%

adventurous: 4%

tense: 3%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
43% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
19% of readers chose A mix
74% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

51% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
82% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

35% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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