While we know why the Bronte sisters had to write under assumed male names, I'm not sure if we know the details of how they did so. Hard to believe that women weren't supposed to know how to write that well, but there it is.

This is an interesting overview, set as a graphic novel, of the thinking that went into selling their books, and making money to live off of.

This also brought into the story their low-life brother, who I was unaware of, but then I am not a scholar on the Brontes.

I enjoyed it, but was sad when I looked at how young they died.



<em>Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.</em>

Brontë presents an illustrated retelling of the Brontë family's extraordinary life. The graphic novel follows the Brontës through their literary success and personal troubles and triumphs.

This was beautifully illustrated and I really enjoyed the way the author weaved the narrative of the lives of the Brontës. As a big fan I have read a few biographies on the lives of Charlotte, Anne, and Emily, but I felt I got to know a bit more about Branwell and their father through this work. I thought the book brought to life their struggles to get the recognition they deserved and the tragedies the siblings faced.

I would recommend this one for people looking for a wonderfully illustrated introduction to the lives of the writers!

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.