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Summary: Finding your home among the Victorians
Review: I read this book for my freetime and have two points of views to address:
The academic in me found the book to contain a good amount of symbols and transgressions worthy of noting in any good size paper. A lot of parallels can be drawn as to parenting and class, and also working women in the Victorian era.
The romantic reader felt relieved to be suddenly swept into a novel plot (starting middle of the book) and taken almost directly from Cinderella's famous plotline, the good people and the bad get what they certainly endeavour to deserve.
I liked that this book was something I could learn from and also satisfy my need for gooey longing romance.
Bring a pencil when you read; the book notes are extremely vexing as the editor gives one about every paragraph so read them all after or first. Also its a short book so don't despair when Bronte begins drowning in her own philosophies and metaphors during the middle passages (you'll find them) and be happy for what this book can provide for anyone who has ever felt the need to take care of their family.
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Summary: Not what I expected...
Review: I started reading the Bronte sisters several months ago, and I thouroughly enjoyed Vilette, Jane Eyre, and Wuthering Heights. Agnes Grey, though a pleasant enough book, didn't quite achieve the lofty expectations I had.There was one reviewer in here that said this book appears like something that Jane Austen would have wote - and I agree, with the exception that Austen would have never condescended to write about a mere governess. Jane Austen was more into the Lord and Ladies of British society - the Bronte sisters focused more on the hired help who actually kept that society together. While considerable time was spent going through Agnes's life prior to her marriage, very little time was spent covering the time between hers and Mr. Weston's reunion, and their subsequent marriage. It suggests that either she thinks that the months (or years) passing between two folks (although seperated) is insignificant in the light of their mutual love - or that the authoress is more interested in finishing the book in a hurry. Another paradox I saw was the behavior of the folks who hired Agnes. How can the ruthless, mean, spoiled, self-obsessed, over-indulged (the word "bitchy" comes to mind) people under Agnes' charge ever attract a man for marriage? While Rosalie paid dearly in the end for her earlier transgressions, I don't see her just rewards ever being paid in full. Perhaps it would have been better that Rosalie pining for Mr. Weston, with her hopes and spirit being crused upon notice of Mr. Weston's and Agnes' marriage. There could also have been some better development of the male characters throughout the book. While the men were exclusively in supporting roles, a little more into their minds would have improved the book. Again, I see this as book that was not bad, but not particularly good either. Perhaps, from my earlier reading, my expectations were too high - or, perhaps, the book simply missed the mark.
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Summary: Not what I expected...
Review: I started reading the Bronte sisters several months ago, and I thouroughly enjoyed Vilette, Jane Eyre, and Wuthering Heights. Agnes Grey, though a pleasant enough book, didn't quite achieve the lofty expectations I had. There was one reviewer in here that said this book appears like something that Jane Austen would have wote - and I agree, with the exception that Austen would have never condescended to write about a mere governess. Jane Austen was more into the Lord and Ladies of British society - the Bronte sisters focused more on the hired help who actually kept that society together. While considerable time was spent going through Agnes's life prior to her marriage, very little time was spent covering the time between hers and Mr. Weston's reunion, and their subsequent marriage. It suggests that either she thinks that the months (or years) passing between two folks (although seperated) is insignificant in the light of their mutual love - or that the authoress is more interested in finishing the book in a hurry. Another paradox I saw was the behavior of the folks who hired Agnes. How can the ruthless, mean, spoiled, self-obsessed, over-indulged (the word "bitchy" comes to mind) people under Agnes' charge ever attract a man for marriage? While Rosalie paid dearly in the end for her earlier transgressions, I don't see her just rewards ever being paid in full. Perhaps it would have been better that Rosalie pining for Mr. Weston, with her hopes and spirit being crused upon notice of Mr. Weston's and Agnes' marriage. There could also have been some better development of the male characters throughout the book. While the men were exclusively in supporting roles, a little more into their minds would have improved the book. Again, I see this as book that was not bad, but not particularly good either. Perhaps, from my earlier reading, my expectations were too high - or, perhaps, the book simply missed the mark.
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Summary: Hmmm....
Review: I've read both the books of Anne Bronte- Agnes Grey & The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. I must say, she did a better job while writing 'The tenant of wildfell hall.' 'Agnes Grey' is a story of a young girl, who driven by poverty seeks a job as a governess. Being the youngest of a children of two, she has always been protected & sheltered. But when her family loses all their money, she decides to take a post as agoverness. Though ridiculed by her family, she is determined to get a job & at last her family is forced to give in. Unfortunately for her, her employers aren't what she expected them to be. They're rude & unfriendly & the children treat her worse than a servant. But she, being of a strong character, doesn't want to give up & stays on, doing her best, until she is dismissed. After a few happy months with her family, she takes on a post with another family. Though they're no better. It is here that she finds true love,(Mr Weston) but the hero isn't anything like what we read about in books these days. Though her charges try their utmost to prevent Mr Weston from falling in love with her, he does. To cut a long story short, he somehow finds where she lives & proposes to her & they live happily ever after. Somehow, I think this review hasn't come out as planned. The problem is it's too long. Oh, well.
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Summary: Hmmm....
Review: I've read both the books of Anne Bronte- Agnes Grey & The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. I must say, she did a better job while writing 'The tenant of wildfell hall.' 'Agnes Grey' is a story of a young girl, who driven by poverty seeks a job as a governess. Being the youngest of a children of two, she has always been protected & sheltered. But when her family loses all their money, she decides to take a post as agoverness. Though ridiculed by her family, she is determined to get a job & at last her family is forced to give in. Unfortunately for her, her employers aren't what she expected them to be. They're rude & unfriendly & the children treat her worse than a servant. But she, being of a strong character, doesn't want to give up & stays on, doing her best, until she is dismissed. After a few happy months with her family, she takes on a post with another family. Though they're no better. It is here that she finds true love,(Mr Weston) but the hero isn't anything like what we read about in books these days. Though her charges try their utmost to prevent Mr Weston from falling in love with her, he does. To cut a long story short, he somehow finds where she lives & proposes to her & they live happily ever after. Somehow, I think this review hasn't come out as planned. The problem is it's too long. Oh, well.
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Summary: I like it!
Review: If you have read Emily or Charlotte Bronte's books before, you will find this book a lot easier. Both the language usage and the plot weren't completed as the aforesaid Bronte sisters. This is a story about the struggle of a governess called Agnes and how she found her own future in the end. If you are interested in Victorian Literature, I will then say that this is one of the must read, because it gives you a glimpse of how educated women's life during that time was like. Consider that Anne Bronte herself had been a governess too, it just made this story even truer.
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Summary: This book is about a girl trying to earn $ for her family.
Review: In the beginning I thought that I wouldn't like this book because of the period in which it was written (Victorian Era). I liked this book because of the plot and characters. The love story, adventure, and decision making in this book, make it extremely interesting. The young girl is immersed in a wealthy society even though she is not wealthy herself. The portrayal of the differences in classes are evident. In this book, the young girl is a governess. It shows the frustration and feelings that a governess goes through. This book was incredibly easy to get into. The writing style made the reading a simple task. Many people have not read any books by the third Bronte sister, and I would recommend reading this book.
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Summary: Adorable
Review: It is unfortunate that one is unable to enjoy this book without comparing it to Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights; however, it holds it own beauty. I was delighted with the baby sitting scenes and found myself laughing with the narrator, and also feeling all of her pain and anguish. She's "lighter" than her sisters and the ending reminds me a little of a Jane Austen novel. I may even compare her to Louisa May Alcott. I was pleasantly surprised.
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Summary: Agnes Grey- simple but magnificent
Review: Thank goodness for Amazon.com. I searched for this book in two different towns and came up negative in every single book store. Why is it that Anne Bronte is denied the spotlight that should be shared with her sisters Charlotte and Emily? This was a very good story, very in tune to the romanticism of the era. I found Miss Bronte's entries on the punishment and discipline of children amusing and applicable to todays standards. She has a very sweet but determined heroine, who sounds like a reflection of herself. I haven't read her other book yet. But judging by the quality of this, I recommend both of her works. Cheers to the Bronte sisters!
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Summary: Only Amazon had it!
Review: Thank goodness for Amazon.com. I searched for this book in two different towns and came up negative in every single book store. Why is it that Anne Bronte is denied the spotlight that should be shared with her sisters Charlotte and Emily? This was a very good story, very in tune to the romanticism of the era. I found Miss Bronte's entries on the punishment and discipline of children amusing and applicable to todays standards. She has a very sweet but determined heroine, who sounds like a reflection of herself. I haven't read her other book yet. But judging by the quality of this, I recommend both of her works. Cheers to the Bronte sisters!
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