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tempus_edax_rerum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Moderate: Antisemitism, Misogyny, and Child abuse
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
mondovertigo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death of parent, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Suicide, and Terminal illness
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Religious bigotry, Grief, and Body shaming
noveltay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Misogyny
booksjessreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I feel as though I could talk about this book forever, but one of my ultimate favourite things about this book is Jane herself and the way she processes things in her life. I loved the way the book was set out as an autobiography, and I liked how Jane addressed the reader directly on occasions as it just felt so personal. One thing I love about Jane is how she empowers herself. I love how she stuck to her values and principles and how she encourages herself, her peers, and the reader, to take charge of their own destiny and to follow their heart. She is so ambitious and a 'curious bird', wanting to break the mould of her gender roles and make her own decisions.
Obviously Mr. Rochester comes with many red flags, but what I loved about his character was his moments of joviality, his wit and his care for Jane. My feelings towards him are everywhere, but I liked his character overall. One thing I also like about the way he is depicted, is that he isn't a heart-throb or a drop-dead gorgeous rich man ready to get rid of your troubles at the click of his fingers. He is a standard looking man, and his appearance worsens under the circumstances at the end. The same goes for Jane, she is 'plain and obscure' but this is a nice contrast to the picture-perfect couple you see in other novels. Both characters are chosing to be involved in each other for their qualities as people, and that was so much more realistic to me. I like Rochester for his depth of character too, his complications as a man make him a good one to analyse.
It also doesn't read like a typical classic, the prose is so easy to read and easy to understand and this made me feel so engrossed in it even more. Bronte uses such lyrical and intense prose to convey the emotional depth of the events and character's feelings, but it reads so well. Bronte really makes you feel the intensity of every character, every setting and every scene. It is truly beautifully written.
I will end up rambling about this for a long time, but basically, it is one of my most favourite books. I will re-read this for years to come and find comfort in this story.
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, and Sexism
mme_carton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Antisemitism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death of parent, Grief, Sexism, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Misogyny, Ableism, and Racism
mells224's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Colonisation, Misogyny, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Sexism
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
lkbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Colonisation and Racial slurs
bootsmom3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Misogyny
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Ableism and Fire/Fire injury
coco_5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny
Minor: Slavery and Racism
madisone's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Racism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Death and Death of parent