tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post7333013483061502825..comments2024-03-02T20:13:07.434+00:00Comments on Tiny Library: Villette by Charlotte BronteSam (Tiny Library)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-32193081432107292832011-10-15T01:28:51.255+01:002011-10-15T01:28:51.255+01:00Great review! Absolutely one of my favorite novel...Great review! Absolutely one of my favorite novels! The autobiographical elements made this a fascinating window into Charlotte Bronte the woman. An amazingly complex psychological portrait, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing the review.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00428150254760548485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-57837303713919209562011-09-25T00:30:29.071+01:002011-09-25T00:30:29.071+01:00*But by the time I was half-way through, I was enj...<i>*But by the time I was half-way through, I was enjoying Lucy's reserve as it made any flashes of real feeling much more profound.*</i><br /><br />Yes, exactly! One of my favorite books. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-16072148420337188242011-09-22T20:41:18.174+01:002011-09-22T20:41:18.174+01:00Maria - I liked that about Lucy too, she really di...Maria - I liked that about Lucy too, she really didn't give much away. I liked her more than Jane. I'm off to check out your review :)<br /><br />Bookishhobbit - Happy reading!<br /><br />LBC - I didn't know War and Peace had French, that puts me off it a bit. I would have been fine with it in Villette if I had chose an edition with footnotes, but I had a free version for my kindle that didn't have them.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-59947104424896489482011-09-22T03:54:07.443+01:002011-09-22T03:54:07.443+01:00I don't think I ever knew what Vilette was abo...I don't think I ever knew what Vilette was about, so thanks for the review. The French conversations in War and Peace reive me nuts though, so I'm not sure if I can hang.LBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565867574821169945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-71288398057674423252011-09-22T01:19:58.748+01:002011-09-22T01:19:58.748+01:00I got this on my e-Reader and I've been lookin...I got this on my e-Reader and I've been looking forward to reading it. Thanks for the great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-27737217707251802842011-09-21T21:52:49.110+01:002011-09-21T21:52:49.110+01:00It is a difficult read. More difficult is to draw ...It is a difficult read. More difficult is to draw a definite portrayal of the protagonist, Lucy . She is shadowy, so not easy to be perceived distinctively. Nonetheless, she is a fascinating character. She never lets us completely know her or her thoughts/feelings. However, this is my second favourite after Jane Eyre among Charlotte Bronte's works.<br />If anybody is interested, my review is at http://bit.ly/nlmnroMaria Graziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-15734755280418461642011-09-21T20:41:55.577+01:002011-09-21T20:41:55.577+01:00Natalie - The problem was, my kindle version didn&...Natalie - The problem was, my kindle version didn't have footnotes! So I was puzzling the French on my own.<br /><br />Lovely treez - Yes, i enjoyed the autobiographical elements too. I also liked that Lucy was writing directly to the reader.<br /><br />Lisa - It is a hard read. I should have saved it for when I had more spare time!<br /><br />Mel - I enjoyed the school elements too, I thought they were realistically written.<br /><br />Man of la book - I'm just no good at French! I probably should have chosen an edition with footnotes ...<br /><br />Susan - I would recommend having plenty of time on your hands before you tackle it. It needs close, concentrated reading.<br /><br />Belle - I personally liked this more than Jane Eyre, although there are similarities between the two.<br /><br />Linda - You should!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-91841001950777141402011-09-21T10:04:29.221+01:002011-09-21T10:04:29.221+01:00Your review made me want to read Villette again.Your review made me want to read Villette again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-10610405437395871072011-09-21T03:37:05.543+01:002011-09-21T03:37:05.543+01:00I really want to read this, I loved Jane Eyre so I...I really want to read this, I loved Jane Eyre so I feel like I should get to Bronte's other work! Great review.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191122506568430650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-32585418265723892152011-09-21T02:26:11.132+01:002011-09-21T02:26:11.132+01:00I'll have to add this to my TBR list. It sound...I'll have to add this to my TBR list. It sounds like something I'll need to read on a vacation when I have time to really indulge.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07567954521782974033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-70393789422542703032011-09-21T02:15:02.359+01:002011-09-21T02:15:02.359+01:00I love when characters talk in their authentic voi...I love when characters talk in their authentic voice and language. Most of the time I can figure it out especially if its one of the Latin languages.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ManOfLaBook.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.ManOfLaBook.com</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-40083758901016443152011-09-21T01:11:18.399+01:002011-09-21T01:11:18.399+01:00I loved Villete, especially the sections set in th...I loved Villete, especially the sections set in the school. The parts in French are annoying to me also. Great review.Mel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-53617705564205815012011-09-20T23:35:14.996+01:002011-09-20T23:35:14.996+01:00I haven't read this one yet, but I'm glad ...I haven't read this one yet, but I'm glad you enjoyed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-42999693625951856232011-09-20T22:16:47.152+01:002011-09-20T22:16:47.152+01:00I've been thinking of reading this one but hav...I've been thinking of reading this one but have been a little intimidated by it. Glad to hear it's worth the effort though!lisa :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11429572773434109490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-77323971703926675912011-09-20T21:35:30.641+01:002011-09-20T21:35:30.641+01:00I loved Villette especially the autobiographical e...I loved Villette especially the autobiographical elements. It helped that I speak French though! :-)lovely treezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12828738423990243453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-75365230387835498552011-09-20T21:04:53.124+01:002011-09-20T21:04:53.124+01:00I started to read this book for a readalong I join...I started to read this book for a readalong I joined last year, but for some reason got distracted and had to pick up another book. From what I remember, I didn't mind the conversations in French, although I was referring to the footnotes quite a bit! I need to pick this one up again, thanks for the reminder!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.com