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Sera
I found this book to be completely underwhelming. I understand that it's popular among Victorian lit fans, but I'm not sure that I understand why. Although some found the ending to be abrupt, I actually liked how everything turned out. The outcome of the book actually turned it from a 2 star to a 3 star read for me.

I'll probably read a few more books by the Bronte sisters, but in the overall scheme of things, I am finding them much less impressive than their peers who wrote during this time. I'l
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Karen
Jul 21, 2019 rated it really liked it
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I liked the story, but to be honest, I didn't like the ending. I really wished a different ending, but it wasn't my story. ...more
Daisy
It took a long time to finish listening to this audio book because I'm never in the car.
I liked Lucy Snow. She was direct and wise.
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Anika
Apr 12, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Oana
Apr 25, 2010 marked it as to-read
Dana Arbelaez
Mar 11, 2012 marked it as to-read
Te-ge Bramhall
Mar 14, 2012 marked it as to-read
Lea
Mar 27, 2012 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Kathy Jo
Mar 22, 2023 rated it really liked it
Judy
Sep 24, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Ginger
Oct 28, 2012 marked it as to-read
Julie Griffin
Mar 13, 2013 rated it it was ok
Paula Hiatt
Apr 28, 2013 rated it liked it
Tanya
Jul 09, 2013 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Sam
Feb 04, 2014 marked it as to-read
Jenifer
Jun 02, 2014 marked it as to-read
Nancy
Jan 31, 2015 rated it it was amazing
Kristen
Jul 18, 2015 marked it as started-didn-t-like
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Christi
Feb 19, 2016 marked it as to-read
Joy
May 22, 2017 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Kara
Jun 06, 2017 marked it as to-read
SandyC
May 03, 2021 marked it as to-read
Phoebe
Mar 24, 2023 marked it as to-read
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