My favorite-ever piece published on The Toast (okay, BESIDES Roxanne Gay’s gif-laden recap of Magic Mike XXL, because, Reasons) is the one where they sort 19th Century British authors into the various Hogwarts houses. Hilarity ensues. I posted this on my Facebook feed, and instantly, my Victorian friends ran to Anne Bronte’s defense. How DARE she be Hufflepuff? She’s the best Bronte!!! Etc. I had never read anything by her, but my own sister said, “There’s a reason Anne is the least famous Bronte.” So I had to find out for myself. And so, I spent a good week plus listening to the audiobook on my commute.
In my full review, I have included two special guest stars and my reasoning why The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is, in my own words, “Hufflepuff as f**k.” Good times.