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Wide Sargasso Sea - Community Reviews back

by Jean Rhys
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Ms. Margie
Ms. Margie rated it 16 years ago
The author's style works quite well to bring us along on Antoinette's descent into madness. I thought it worked somewhat less well in the 'Mr. Rochester' section, but perhaps I'm biased by my adoration for Mr. Rochester.An interesting read for Jane Eyre fans.
Minor Characters
Minor Characters rated it 16 years ago
Though a short read at 160 pages, Wide Sargasso Sea should not be read quickly, absolutely should not be devoured in one sitting. Too much would be missed if the reader read it too quickly: the author's subtle and poignant style, the points at which various relationships change (long before the in...
Lavinia
Lavinia rated it 17 years ago
It’s worth reading it, even if it has been compared to Jane Eyre over and over. It has a very powerful olfactory and visual impact that reminds me of Marquez and The Caribbean. It smells of rum, cloves and vetiver, a real feast for the nose :)***e o carte care merita citita, chiar si daca nu ar fi f...
eshchory
eshchory rated it 26 years ago
Although I liked the descriptions of the Caribbean and felt the book was well written I didn’t enjoy reading it. My opinion may have been coloured by the fact that I got the impression the author had an agenda and was trying to make Mr Rochester the villain of the piece blaming him for Bertha’s desc...
Kaethe
Kaethe rated it 27 years ago
I like the concept, but I didn't much like the book.
Manny Rayner's book reviews
Manny Rayner's book reviews rated it 34 years ago
Reader, I married him first.
kerry
kerry rated it 56 years ago
Interesting descent into madness... It all seemed so dismal, from beginning to end. Regardless, it's worth just reading for the beautiful imagery and colorful language.
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