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rebekahstuive's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
reynastillo's review against another edition
4.0
What can I say about Jane Eyre that has not already been said? Certainly, I read this classic far later than I should have, although if I had read it earlier I doubt I would have resonated with it the same.
The way Brontë writes about womanhood and love transcends time. I found myself constantly in awe at Jane’s blunt wisdom sprinkled throughout the book. It’s kind of sad, in a way, that the problems women face have stayed the same after all these years. The way they’re seen as objects of labor. The way they’re treated by men. The way they’re expected to be pretty and quiet. Jane defies these expectations and it was refreshing to see the world through her eyes.
Classics are often a burden for me because of the flowery prose and extensive world building, but in this case I allowed myself to indulge in the idyllic world Brontë has built. Jane’s joy in the simple pleasures in her life encouraged me to actually read, and not skim, the descriptive paragraphs, wanting to immerse myself in the world that enraptured her so. They were worth the detailed read, and I consequently found myself lost in the rooms of Thornfield Hall and walking through the garden in the warm summer nights.
Jane herself was a lovely character. From page one I deemed her a "girlboss", and she never lost that energy, not even whilst in love. There are several meaningful passages about finding comfort and solace in herself, and these spoke to me. The desire to be independent shone fiercely through her and put to words emotions I’d felt but couldn’t name.
Thinking it to be similar to Pride and Prejudice, I could not have been more pleasantly surprised by Jane Eyre. Through its titular protagonist, the latter stirred me more than the former probably ever will. This book was a breath of fresh air and I look forward to exploring Brontë’s other works.
The way Brontë writes about womanhood and love transcends time. I found myself constantly in awe at Jane’s blunt wisdom sprinkled throughout the book. It’s kind of sad, in a way, that the problems women face have stayed the same after all these years. The way they’re seen as objects of labor. The way they’re treated by men. The way they’re expected to be pretty and quiet. Jane defies these expectations and it was refreshing to see the world through her eyes.
Classics are often a burden for me because of the flowery prose and extensive world building, but in this case I allowed myself to indulge in the idyllic world Brontë has built. Jane’s joy in the simple pleasures in her life encouraged me to actually read, and not skim, the descriptive paragraphs, wanting to immerse myself in the world that enraptured her so. They were worth the detailed read, and I consequently found myself lost in the rooms of Thornfield Hall and walking through the garden in the warm summer nights.
Jane herself was a lovely character. From page one I deemed her a "girlboss", and she never lost that energy, not even whilst in love. There are several meaningful passages about finding comfort and solace in herself, and these spoke to me. The desire to be independent shone fiercely through her and put to words emotions I’d felt but couldn’t name.
Thinking it to be similar to Pride and Prejudice, I could not have been more pleasantly surprised by Jane Eyre. Through its titular protagonist, the latter stirred me more than the former probably ever will. This book was a breath of fresh air and I look forward to exploring Brontë’s other works.
oddly_audrey's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
itsanniek's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
tappenzee's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
phoebejazmine's review against another edition
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? Yes
2.5
beththeawkward's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
4.0
kt2192's review against another edition
5.0
Originating from a non-english speaking country, I had not study this in class so I suppose I had a more unstudied and over-interpreted experience.
I can see why the book is a classic. The writing is amazing.
Charlotte Bronte is close to a walking dictionary although this is put into good use to achieve the best descriptions without being snobbish about it.
However, I have to say, the plot itself did not fascinate me. Although the character is independent and strongly loyal to her own beliefs without being afraid to express them, she, somehow, felt a bit bland.
It might have been because when hearing the mentioning of the character she was played as such a high level that it did not match my expectations.
The reading of the book itself is great but I did expect more from the narrative itself.
5 stars because of the impressive nature of it but would not be anywhere near as keen on reading it again as other "5-star books" I have read.
I can see why the book is a classic. The writing is amazing.
Charlotte Bronte is close to a walking dictionary although this is put into good use to achieve the best descriptions without being snobbish about it.
However, I have to say, the plot itself did not fascinate me. Although the character is independent and strongly loyal to her own beliefs without being afraid to express them, she, somehow, felt a bit bland.
It might have been because when hearing the mentioning of the character she was played as such a high level that it did not match my expectations.
The reading of the book itself is great but I did expect more from the narrative itself.
5 stars because of the impressive nature of it but would not be anywhere near as keen on reading it again as other "5-star books" I have read.