Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë (1847)
I am quite the reverse of an ordinary reader. You see, I am not drawn to the typical classics which everyone loves. For example, Pride and Prejudice is considered the most famous book by Jane Austen. I enjoyed it as well, but when I read Persuasion, my opinion changed immediately. The same thing happened again when I turned to the Brontë sisters. First, I read Jane Eyre, a lovely story, outstandingly written; then I read its sister novel Wuthering Heights, also a great story, written with great enthusiasm and passion. And last but not least, Agnes Grey, which is my favourite amongst them. I think the reason I am drawn to the less popular works is because the characters, much like myself, are not forthcoming in a way that makes them immediately obvious or fully known. It takes time for these characters to unravel themselves, particularly because they are quiet, reserved, and more observant. I appreciate this quality, both in literature and in people—when someone does not rev...