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ellieg2604's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This is a pretty decent book. I definitely enjoyed it more than the first time I read it. I liked the story and it was pretty easy to follow and get into the characters.
juliejh's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
aleenayy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
maskath's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
ilovegravy's review against another edition
4.0
tldr: Unrelatable men, cold women, and how fortune blesses those who suffer with pride
Honestly, 2 out of 2 main male characters of this book are so repulsive in their own way. Mr Rochester is simply too much and what even is St John?:DD Jane Eyre was pretty badass if not for her tendency to do the right thing, which for her, always meant suffering. The love story is romantic in a very - surprise, surprise - classical way, which I should've learnt to appreciate by now considering most of my books are classics. But I guess it's not happening soon.
The writing style was so beautiful. It was so intricate and physical you could almost feel every passage, every line. Delightful.
"He has told me I am formed for labour - not for love: which is true, no doubt. But, in my opinion, if I am not formed for love, it follows that I am not formed for marriage. Would it not be strange, to be chained for life to a man who regarded one but as a useful tool?"
Honestly, 2 out of 2 main male characters of this book are so repulsive in their own way. Mr Rochester is simply too much and what even is St John?:DD Jane Eyre was pretty badass if not for her tendency to do the right thing, which for her, always meant suffering. The love story is romantic in a very - surprise, surprise - classical way, which I should've learnt to appreciate by now considering most of my books are classics. But I guess it's not happening soon.
The writing style was so beautiful. It was so intricate and physical you could almost feel every passage, every line. Delightful.
"He has told me I am formed for labour - not for love: which is true, no doubt. But, in my opinion, if I am not formed for love, it follows that I am not formed for marriage. Would it not be strange, to be chained for life to a man who regarded one but as a useful tool?"
tomilola's review
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
marleeminihane's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
atnea's review against another edition
5.0
Dear lord, why didn't I read this book sooner?
Clearly, one of the best reading experiences there can be is when you find a book that makes you express yourself physically while reading. And this definitively happened while I was reading Jane Eyre. Every time I felt outraged, or filled with warn feelings or completely desperate for things to work out, my body of its own volition had to let out a scream, hit my reading table or just get the goofiest smile on. Reading Jane Eyre feels like that.
What I specially like about this novel is how real it treats life. Jane Eyre is very aware of her position in the world and how it works, and never aspires to more than she thinks she deserves, or that she'll get. And everything that happens to Jane, and the rest of the characters as well, is very real as well. From the happiest moments to the most miserable times. And it's very refreshing to find that. It's a very honest book.
I also loved how, despite everything that happened, she always stayed true to her own, passionate self. I find that a very hard mission in life, and I admire her for that.
In other words, this is my new favorite book. Also, please go read it.
Clearly, one of the best reading experiences there can be is when you find a book that makes you express yourself physically while reading. And this definitively happened while I was reading Jane Eyre. Every time I felt outraged, or filled with warn feelings or completely desperate for things to work out, my body of its own volition had to let out a scream, hit my reading table or just get the goofiest smile on. Reading Jane Eyre feels like that.
What I specially like about this novel is how real it treats life. Jane Eyre is very aware of her position in the world and how it works, and never aspires to more than she thinks she deserves, or that she'll get. And everything that happens to Jane, and the rest of the characters as well, is very real as well. From the happiest moments to the most miserable times. And it's very refreshing to find that. It's a very honest book.
I also loved how, despite everything that happened, she always stayed true to her own, passionate self. I find that a very hard mission in life, and I admire her for that.
In other words, this is my new favorite book. Also, please go read it.
soiwritejollytales's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0