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3.09 AVERAGE
3.09 AVERAGE
Here is a modern adaptation of Jane Eyre told in graphic novel format that is bizarre and not super close to its source material but overall an enjoyable read (even if just to compare and contrast). In this version Jane is a hot blonde young art student who is obsessed with 'drawing things as they are' (as she says several times in the book. She doesn't seem very concerned with art as a form of personal expression...she wants to be a realist. She takes a job before even knowing WHAT it is and ends up being the nanny to Adele, a small cherub faced 'problem child' with a Bruce Wayne-esque father in a Batman-esque mansion in New York City. Rochester literally looks like Bruce Wayne and this Jane 'can't stop drawing him'...that's when you know it's LOVE or at least interest/obsession. I would love to write a whole article comparing and contrasting every element of 'Jane' to 'Jane Eyre' but here's a rapid fire list of my favorite odd differences ; Rochester's wife is in a coma, Rochester's wife's brother was in LOVE with her (what a weird element to add), Rochester gets drunk at a 'ballet party', Jane and Rochester's fireside chats are boring and amount to nothing, Jane doesn't seem to give a rat's bum about art school (in spite of it being the reason she moved to New York from working on fishing boats), and finally Jane is PRETTY, almost Barbie-ish. This book is Jane Eyre told with Barbie and Batman and my favorite line of dialogue is 'you had better learn to hide your iPad better'. Hope that gives you a taste. Read it to get the full picture.
This was a random library grab and for the most part I was pleased. I liked the illustration style quite a bit and the look of everything was dynamic and engaging. All except Rochester. Before we met him I was excited to see that tantalizingly shadowy figure... only to find one of the least engaging looking characters. He was like a squinty Bruce Wayne and not attractive to me in the least. I know, there's more than ogling to do with a character, but Rochester is a bit of an old school crush of mine and I was disappointed by his design.
Overall the retelling was fine, but some changes were made. I was alright with most of them, but the ending fell flat for me. It seemed a lot more... ordinary. Boring and abrupt.
I did like Jane herself and if you enjoy graphic novels and Jane Eyre you might enjoy this... or you might be frustrated. I guess it depends on your tolerance for changes.
Overall the retelling was fine, but some changes were made. I was alright with most of them, but the ending fell flat for me. It seemed a lot more... ordinary. Boring and abrupt.
I did like Jane herself and if you enjoy graphic novels and Jane Eyre you might enjoy this... or you might be frustrated. I guess it depends on your tolerance for changes.
I didn't know this was a Jane Eyre retelling when I started but it made me want to read the original by the end. This book was interesting and the art was STUNNING all the way through. I really didn't know what was coming around the corner and I had a great time.
That was a fun adaptation! There were enough changes that I was kept guessing; and yet, it’s very true to the source.
I'm torn on this one. There were things I really liked about it and things I hated, but I guess that's bound to happen when you try to reinvent one of the greatest novels ever written. The ending twist really knocked it down from 4 stars to 3 stars. Rochester at least proved to be interesting and likable despite his signature emo brooding. I liked the scene where he went to Adele's school. Jane herself was a good character but she didn't quite have the fire of the original. I'm happy I read it, but I don't think I need to reread it. Also, I have visions of Cassie and Mark throwing copies of this against the wall. lol
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Mason having an incestuous thing for his sister? Please.
The art was nice but this modern retelling of Jane Eyre did not do the story justice.....it rather did it a disservice in my opinion. Too much was changed in ways that weakened the story, weakened the characters and made it all seem diluted.
Making a graphic novel requires so much effort but when a story doesn't work no amount of good art can save it.
Making a graphic novel requires so much effort but when a story doesn't work no amount of good art can save it.
A graphic novel retelling of Jane Eyre, set in contemporary New York. A fun, quick read.
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was absolutely everything. I sat in a library for a solid few hours so I could finish this in one sitting. No regrets, I completely adored the art style and I loved the way that the story was spun!