tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4781848331984255938.post8776428310067420266..comments2024-03-26T15:34:54.783-04:00Comments on A Girl Walks Into a Bookstore...: Review: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, by Anne BronteKatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16108897586586146730noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4781848331984255938.post-61672086102206132642008-07-31T08:58:00.000-04:002008-07-31T08:58:00.000-04:00I liked this book pretty well. I read it a couple...I liked this book pretty well. I read it a couple months ago and reviewed it on my book review blog, <A HREF="http://5-squared.blogspot.com/2008/06/tenant-of-wildfell-hall-by-anne-bronte.html" REL="nofollow"> here</A>. I've now read one book by each of the Bronte sisters, and ultimately, this ranked somewhere in the middle. I was impressed by her boldness in making these statements about women's lives back in the time period when she lived. She was sure to receive a lot of negative criticism for it.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4781848331984255938.post-81392430110096331502008-07-29T09:45:00.000-04:002008-07-29T09:45:00.000-04:00I'm hoping to read this one sometime soon -- I'm i...I'm hoping to read this one sometime soon -- I'm interested in your mixed reaction but certainly not put off the book! I'm curious to see what that male voice is like.Rebecca H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10825532162727473112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4781848331984255938.post-89684500809676830402008-07-29T08:06:00.000-04:002008-07-29T08:06:00.000-04:00I realize it's merely a difference of opinion, but...I realize it's merely a difference of opinion, but, as a man, I think Anne understood the gender much better than Emily or Charlotte. Gilbert struck me as a type of vain young fellow who fancies himself a ladykiller (he describes himself as 'the beau of the parish' at one point. How conceited!), and I thought Arthur and Lowborough were more believable and balanced versions of Heathcliff and Rochester, respectively.<BR/><BR/>I really have to disagree with the idea that Agnes Grey is better. . again, it's a taste thing. AG is very good the way a piece of excellent needlepoint is good, if you ask me -- it's contained, extremely precise and neat, great attention to detail, and its subtlety rewards the sensitive or observant reader. Wildfell is where Anne gets ambitious, and I think it is the more memorable and broadly appealing of the two.Michael Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08078502900832758533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4781848331984255938.post-3817097440404755102008-07-29T02:51:00.000-04:002008-07-29T02:51:00.000-04:00Interesting. I'm always thinking I should read one...Interesting. I'm always thinking I should read one of the other sisters.. perhaps I'll start with a different one!Michelle Fluttering Butterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08793681725475475156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4781848331984255938.post-20777097705027753212008-07-28T16:44:00.000-04:002008-07-28T16:44:00.000-04:00I've only read Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. I...I've only read Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. I always thought The Tenant of Wildfell Hall sounded good - great title anyway. However, maybe I should try Agnes Grey instead.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4781848331984255938.post-58556970813916546432008-07-28T14:36:00.000-04:002008-07-28T14:36:00.000-04:00Wow - you've already read 11 and finished the chal...Wow - you've already read 11 and finished the challenge. YAY!<BR/><BR/>I need to start on my 3rd book. I think it's going to be The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields.Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4781848331984255938.post-17981233562269834792008-07-28T11:13:00.000-04:002008-07-28T11:13:00.000-04:00I haven't read any Bronte. I have a copy of Wuthe...I haven't read any Bronte. I have a copy of Wuthering Heights on its way from bookmooch. I guess I'll start there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com