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Jane Erye

Charlotte Brontë

4.11 AVERAGE


“I have for the first time found what I can truly love—I have found you. You are my sympathy—my better self—my good angel. I am bound to you with a strong attachment. I think you good, gifted, lovely: a fervent, a solemn passion is conceived in my heart; it leans to you, draws you to my centre and spring of life, wraps my existence about you, and, kindling in pure, powerful flame, fuses you and me in one.”

(9/7/22)
i love this book with every fibre of my being!!! ❤️‍
emotional funny inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

this is The book
I think this is the most fresh and modern piece of literature that came form the 19th century, Jane and Rochester's banter is delicious, Jane's views of life and the strength she has and the power she has over herself is outstanding. The chapters where she was wandering caught in her hurt and rêverie gutted me. She is such a delectable female character ughhh iloveher. 
Rochester dressing as a gypsy was so chaotic and ridiculous, hes such a loserrr (also becaus of the wife locked in the attic too ofc I mean jesus christ) i like him tho (/o\)
hopeful sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious medium-paced

ReAdEr I MaRrIeD hIm whatever

I just re-read this - hadn't read it since high school. I guess I didn't remember it very well! It was pretty shocking. Jane herself has to be one of the most bland characters in literature, but Mr. Rochester has to be one of the most sick and twisted! And her cousin Mr. Rivers is no better. The fact that she ends up with Rochester in the end is not exactly a feminist statement, sadly. But - I guess that's too much to expect.

It ain't no Pride and Prejudice.
hopeful mysterious sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
dark sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Amazing! Definitely a favorite