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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Really enjoyed the story, love how complex Jane Eyre’s character is. Themes of religious morality, gender, romance, and society.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Every man in this book is horrible. Can’t count how many times I said WTF when pining over Mr. Rochester, especially.
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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:
No
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
I listened to the audiobook version of Jane Eyre. I swear I had read it before ages ago, but clearly I had forgotten a good deal of it.
So I did enjoy the audiobook version. I like Jane's smart way about her and how she perseveres through her awful beginnings and terrible Aunt and hideous cousins. I was so happy she could escape to school! Woo hoo! Then she shows some serious drive to seek out a new position and she gets it at Thornfield Hall. She has a lot of determination for a woman of that day and age.
However, I guess I am just too much of a modern person to tolerate the nasty treatment of the woman locked up in the attic who never gets to go outside who turns out to be Mr. Rochester's wife. I would go crazy too if I was never allowed outside...this may also be influenced by re-reading this during the pandemic. Also, I just couldn't buy the love story side of things. I mean Mr. Rochester is way older, uses rather condescending child-like language towards Jane which rather creeped me out. Also, he's so depressed and focused on himself, despite being the love of his life, he doesn't send anyone to try and track her down or ensure her well-being. He just is wallowing and self-centered after the horrific events at Thornfield Hall.
After learning about how he is actually married and has been lying about it and how he has having affairs with ladies for hire---for which she has been hired to be the governess for perhaps his daughter...
Upon escaping a near miss of marrying someone who is already married because he is a treacherous liar who has shared some parts of his life, but not key other elements, she wanders away destitute after learning the truth. He's so selfish to only think of being able to secure his own happiness, that he is more than willing to tarnish her reputation.
It's just by chance that she is taken in by the charming family at St. John's River---the home of a parsonage. I loved the sisters and the camaraderie they offered. That seemed like such a cozy lovely time with them. I am so happy she doesn't marry the strange parson.
When she seeks out to go find Mr. Rochester--I think it is admirable that she can look past his deformity and the wreckage that befell him after the fire. However, he still lied to her and I just can't think that is a romantic and charming tale.
I'm glad I re-read/listened to it. I did enjoy parts of it--definitely more a 3.5 stars. However, I wouldn't hold Mr. Rochester up as some kind of an ideal by any means.
So I did enjoy the audiobook version. I like Jane's smart way about her and how she perseveres through her awful beginnings and terrible Aunt and hideous cousins. I was so happy she could escape to school! Woo hoo! Then she shows some serious drive to seek out a new position and she gets it at Thornfield Hall. She has a lot of determination for a woman of that day and age.
However, I guess I am just too much of a modern person to tolerate the nasty treatment of the woman locked up in the attic who never gets to go outside who turns out to be Mr. Rochester's wife. I would go crazy too if I was never allowed outside...this may also be influenced by re-reading this during the pandemic. Also, I just couldn't buy the love story side of things. I mean Mr. Rochester is way older, uses rather condescending child-like language towards Jane which rather creeped me out. Also, he's so depressed and focused on himself, despite being the love of his life, he doesn't send anyone to try and track her down or ensure her well-being. He just is wallowing and self-centered after the horrific events at Thornfield Hall.
After learning about how he is actually married and has been lying about it and how he has having affairs with ladies for hire---for which she has been hired to be the governess for perhaps his daughter...
Upon escaping a near miss of marrying someone who is already married because he is a treacherous liar who has shared some parts of his life, but not key other elements, she wanders away destitute after learning the truth. He's so selfish to only think of being able to secure his own happiness, that he is more than willing to tarnish her reputation.
It's just by chance that she is taken in by the charming family at St. John's River---the home of a parsonage. I loved the sisters and the camaraderie they offered. That seemed like such a cozy lovely time with them. I am so happy she doesn't marry the strange parson.
When she seeks out to go find Mr. Rochester--I think it is admirable that she can look past his deformity and the wreckage that befell him after the fire. However, he still lied to her and I just can't think that is a romantic and charming tale.
I'm glad I re-read/listened to it. I did enjoy parts of it--definitely more a 3.5 stars. However, I wouldn't hold Mr. Rochester up as some kind of an ideal by any means.