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A review by simonmh
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Really amazing book. It’s a prequel of sorts to Jane Eyre, showing the life of Mr. Rochester’s wife Bertha before she was locked in the attic and written off as mentally ill.
It’s a great premise, but the book lives up to the premise. It’s a short read, but the portrayal of both Antoinette and Mr. Rochester feels very thorough as you see their mental states change. The portrayal of the natural environment is also vivid and even reading it in winter, I could feel the heat and humidity of the Caribbean.
It’s a great premise, but the book lives up to the premise. It’s a short read, but the portrayal of both Antoinette and Mr. Rochester feels very thorough as you see their mental states change. The portrayal of the natural environment is also vivid and even reading it in winter, I could feel the heat and humidity of the Caribbean.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Rape