I loved this one the first time I read it, enough to buy a new edition because the one that I had was very ugly. First time I got really invested and it did take me into a rabbit hole of darkness.
Although I found interesting the reread now that I know it's largely based on Charlotte Brönte's experiences and it has beautifully written chapters,I did struggle a bit with all the comments and thoughts about Protestantism and the English chauvinism⬇️
We have like in Jane Eyre the two male characters, the handsome intelligent Dr John (although this time a nice and not controlling like St John) in which Lucy has zero interest; and the ugly-toxic-what are you thinking about? (sans wife locked in the attic this time) that our heroin find irresistible. Really makes you wonder about the author's life. @Jas16 #24in2024 2w