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I don't think I would have managed to get through the printed version of this book but the audio version made the story far more accessible. In fact, it was downright charming and very funny at times. Bronte's description of the self-centered "upper crust" people the protagonist worked seemed -- as the British say -- "spot on." Granted, the romantic plot seems trite and overwrought by today's standards (don't they all?). You feel like just screaming at everyone to "For heaven's sake -- just TELL him how you feel!!!" But they just didn't do that back then.
Anyway, the story is nice and the narrator was terrific. If, like me, you'd like to expose yourself to more of the classics, audio books are the way to go.
Anyway, the story is nice and the narrator was terrific. If, like me, you'd like to expose yourself to more of the classics, audio books are the way to go.
Only on Chapter 3...but for a classic, it seems to move fairly quickly. I anticipate this book to be a well-worth-read.
What a cozy read! Though the heroine goes through trials and difficulties, all is well at the end.
This is an underrated gem. The Bronte Sisters had real talent for writing. I loved this book. It is stepping back into history and feeling like you are really there living the experience. The fact that it is partly a true account made it even more engaging. This is a rather simple tale but at the same time brilliant.
This is the story of a youn girl who becomes a governess to two different wealthy families. It is about her trials and her discontent with her two wealthy families. It was slow starting but got better towards the end.
Enjoyed this story about the challenges facing a governess in early 19th century England. I sympathized with Agnes's situation and frustrated for her, realizing that during that time, women were not as free to stand up for themselves or speak their mind as we are now. The ending was pretty predictable, but I wish it were drawn out a bit more; the story ended somewhat abruptly in my opinion. The author writes in the Bronte-esque language of her sisters, and lovers of Victorian literature will appreciate this work.
