Shirley by Charlotte Brontë

Shirley

Charlotte Brontë with Helene Moglen (Contributor)

701 pages first pub 1849 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional reflective slow-paced
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A powerful, heartfelt depiction of conflict between classes, sexes and generations, Shirley is the story of struggling, debt-ridden Robert Moore, whose decision to try and save his Yorkshire mill by sacking workers sparks a riot. When Robert consi...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 2,514 reviews

Moods

reflective: 66%

emotional: 65%

challenging: 32%

hopeful: 26%

informative: 18%

funny: 15%

lighthearted: 14%

tense: 14%

relaxing: 13%

inspiring: 9%

sad: 9%

adventurous: 8%

mysterious: 7%

dark: 6%


Pace

2% of readers chose fast
12% of readers chose medium
85% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
58% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

68% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

62% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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