{"product_id":"9781486413881","title":"Villette - The Original Classic Edition","description":"Having read this book 7 times over the past 15 years, I find that the story and characters just get better and better! As much as I idolize Jane Eyre, this story of the oft depressed and melancholy Lucy Snowe sparks the imagination. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLucy is a Jane Eyre without the chutzpah, and with loads less self-esteem; but shares Janes strict code of conduct, and forces you to value her. In a way, I believe Lucy finds an even worthier match than Jane did--in M. Paul Emmanuel, passionate professor of literature. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a way, the scenes between him and Lucy excite my imagination all the more, because theyre understated, AND because I already know how the story ends. The pain lends the love story incredible passion--the tame, orderly, parallel love story of Graham and Paulina just places that of Paul and Lucy in greater relief. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe two greatest actions in the book--a slap and a kiss--are so climactic and satisfying, that when I get to that section of the novel, I wont put it down until the end. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI am still reeling! Was it better to have loved and lost? Villette answers that question with a resounding affirmative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emereo Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47165502292208,"sku":"9781486413881","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781486413881_p0.jpg?v=1763634567","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781486413881","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}