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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
This book is so good Jane Eyre is an icon and a legend and I love her. I wish there was a good movie version of it that isn’t mind numbingly boring. (Don’t come after me)
Anyway if you haven’t read this book then you’re missing out so you definitely should.
Anyway if you haven’t read this book then you’re missing out so you definitely should.
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I just this moment finished listening to Jane Eyre. It has been my companion for the last few weeks as I've knitted on projects and proofed photos at all hours of the day and night. I listened to the Librivox version #3, read by Elizabeth Klett. She's a favorite narrator and I always think she does a fine job. I really like supporting Librivox and have the distant dream of maybe volunteering to read a book or two for them someday. I do love reading aloud.
I haven't read this since my teen years, so it was a delight to immerse myself in the crystalline language and passionate ups and downs of Jane's extraordinary journey to love. I especially like that this book is very nearly a fable--reminding us that passions and emotions must not be allowed to rule our lives, but instead, if we stand by our morals and beliefs, good things will come to us, even if not by the easy path. In this day of instant gratification and relativism, I loved reading an authoritative voice declare in such gorgeous language that being good has rewards and true love can actually conquer all.
It is the story of an unfortunate little girl. At the beginning we find her orphaned, living with her resentful and abusive aunt, then packed off to a worse boarding school called Lowood, then getting out of there to become a governess at a distant estate called Thornfield. There she meets Mrs. Fairfax, Adele, and, most importantly, Mr. Rochester. He is the master of the hall, enigmatic, athletic, energetic and ruled by a mysterious melancholy. Of course, he and Jane fall in love, but that's just the beginning. Mr. Rochester has a big secret and the story takes several unexpected turns, which I'll let you discover on your own.
If you've never read it, I highly recommend it, if just for your cultural literacy to be complete. There are things in there that are still referenced in modern culture, even today. If not for that, then read it for the love story, the utter Englishness of it, and the fact that it is just a great old novel.
I haven't read this since my teen years, so it was a delight to immerse myself in the crystalline language and passionate ups and downs of Jane's extraordinary journey to love. I especially like that this book is very nearly a fable--reminding us that passions and emotions must not be allowed to rule our lives, but instead, if we stand by our morals and beliefs, good things will come to us, even if not by the easy path. In this day of instant gratification and relativism, I loved reading an authoritative voice declare in such gorgeous language that being good has rewards and true love can actually conquer all.
It is the story of an unfortunate little girl. At the beginning we find her orphaned, living with her resentful and abusive aunt, then packed off to a worse boarding school called Lowood, then getting out of there to become a governess at a distant estate called Thornfield. There she meets Mrs. Fairfax, Adele, and, most importantly, Mr. Rochester. He is the master of the hall, enigmatic, athletic, energetic and ruled by a mysterious melancholy. Of course, he and Jane fall in love, but that's just the beginning. Mr. Rochester has a big secret and the story takes several unexpected turns, which I'll let you discover on your own.
If you've never read it, I highly recommend it, if just for your cultural literacy to be complete. There are things in there that are still referenced in modern culture, even today. If not for that, then read it for the love story, the utter Englishness of it, and the fact that it is just a great old novel.
I was very surprised to enjoy this classic as much as I did. I felt a strong bond with Jane herself that I dare say many people do when they read it. I found her strong will and unyielding sense of morality quite irresistible as it is something I would love to be able to achieve. My main attachment was with Jane’s strength, however, I also loved the environment built around Thornfield and the wilderness that she finds herself lost in later in the novel.
Parts of the novel seemed coated in a mystical religious tone, an almost faerie like setting and there are definitely gothic elements in relation to the mad women in the attic, but I wouldn’t class it as a gothic novel.
For me my immense satisfaction with this novel is difficult to explain but it seemed to tap into many things that I love in a literary world: nature, mysticism, a genuinely strong female protagonist, love and true tests of hardship. I absolutely loved it.
Parts of the novel seemed coated in a mystical religious tone, an almost faerie like setting and there are definitely gothic elements in relation to the mad women in the attic, but I wouldn’t class it as a gothic novel.
For me my immense satisfaction with this novel is difficult to explain but it seemed to tap into many things that I love in a literary world: nature, mysticism, a genuinely strong female protagonist, love and true tests of hardship. I absolutely loved it.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
★★★★★
¿Habéis tenido alguna vez una sensación de vacío al acabar un libro? Me ha sucedido a mí con esta novela, no quería acabarla, no quería despedirme de mi personaje favorito hasta la fecha, no quería decir adiós a esta historia que perdurará en mi memoria. Estamos ante un clásico inolvidable y que se convierte en mi favorito hasta la fecha.
Jane Eyre no puede tener un mejor comienzo, durante la primera parte de la novela conoceremos la tormentosa e infortunada infancia de Jane. Es una niña de 10 años sumamente inteligente que tiene razonamientos certeros sobre su condición y que será continuamente castigada por ellos. Tras pasar diversas calumnias en su hogar será enviada a un colegio en el que vivirá situaciones que la harán madurar y cambiar en ciertos aspectos. Terminará convirtiéndose en una gran institutriz que un día trabajará en Thornfield Hall (lugar donde conocerá al famoso Sr. Rochester).
Su personalidad es aplastante desde la niñez, no hay nadie que acalle lo que siente o piensa y su manera de expresarlo es fantástica. Poco a poco y tras pasar varios años en ese internado Jane sufrirá cambios que no harán sino mejorar su condición humana. He admirado a este personaje tan poco convencional para la época en la que fue escrito, Jane es una mujer resuelta que trabaja y que no quiere depender de nadie para conseguir su bienestar (económico y social). Es humilde, sociable, determinada, generosa, insumisa y tremendamente valiente y honrada.
Es obvio que la trama gira en torno a Jane pero también hay otro personaje que la acompaña y que hará de esta en parte, una novela romántica. El Señor Rochester es un hombre austero, apasionado, impredecible y resulta muy interesante analizar su personalidad que es bastante compleja. Sus conversaciones eternas con Jane pasarán a la historia, son tan graciosas y divertidas que crean la delicia del lector. Se repetirán las frases sarcásticas cargadas de sinceridad y amor haciendo de esta una relación diferente y única.
Charlotte Brontë escribe acompasada, tranquila y con una exquisitez asombrosa. No es una lectura difícil a pesar de la época en la que fue escrita, no se hace lenta ni pesada en ningún momento. Sus descripciones están cargadas de detalles precisos y bellamente estructuradas para que no resulten largas ni cargantes. Me ha fascinado la manera en la que la autora se dirige al Lector a lo largo de la obra, haciéndonos partícipe en todo momento de lo que me sucede a nuestra querida Jane. Está muy avanzada a sus tiempos y nos deja una maravilla de obra que representa un antes y un después en la vida de cualquier lector. Deseando seguir leyendo sus obras y las de sus hermanas.
¿Habéis tenido alguna vez una sensación de vacío al acabar un libro? Me ha sucedido a mí con esta novela, no quería acabarla, no quería despedirme de mi personaje favorito hasta la fecha, no quería decir adiós a esta historia que perdurará en mi memoria. Estamos ante un clásico inolvidable y que se convierte en mi favorito hasta la fecha.
Jane Eyre no puede tener un mejor comienzo, durante la primera parte de la novela conoceremos la tormentosa e infortunada infancia de Jane. Es una niña de 10 años sumamente inteligente que tiene razonamientos certeros sobre su condición y que será continuamente castigada por ellos. Tras pasar diversas calumnias en su hogar será enviada a un colegio en el que vivirá situaciones que la harán madurar y cambiar en ciertos aspectos. Terminará convirtiéndose en una gran institutriz que un día trabajará en Thornfield Hall (lugar donde conocerá al famoso Sr. Rochester).
Su personalidad es aplastante desde la niñez, no hay nadie que acalle lo que siente o piensa y su manera de expresarlo es fantástica. Poco a poco y tras pasar varios años en ese internado Jane sufrirá cambios que no harán sino mejorar su condición humana. He admirado a este personaje tan poco convencional para la época en la que fue escrito, Jane es una mujer resuelta que trabaja y que no quiere depender de nadie para conseguir su bienestar (económico y social). Es humilde, sociable, determinada, generosa, insumisa y tremendamente valiente y honrada.
Es obvio que la trama gira en torno a Jane pero también hay otro personaje que la acompaña y que hará de esta en parte, una novela romántica. El Señor Rochester es un hombre austero, apasionado, impredecible y resulta muy interesante analizar su personalidad que es bastante compleja. Sus conversaciones eternas con Jane pasarán a la historia, son tan graciosas y divertidas que crean la delicia del lector. Se repetirán las frases sarcásticas cargadas de sinceridad y amor haciendo de esta una relación diferente y única.
Charlotte Brontë escribe acompasada, tranquila y con una exquisitez asombrosa. No es una lectura difícil a pesar de la época en la que fue escrita, no se hace lenta ni pesada en ningún momento. Sus descripciones están cargadas de detalles precisos y bellamente estructuradas para que no resulten largas ni cargantes. Me ha fascinado la manera en la que la autora se dirige al Lector a lo largo de la obra, haciéndonos partícipe en todo momento de lo que me sucede a nuestra querida Jane. Está muy avanzada a sus tiempos y nos deja una maravilla de obra que representa un antes y un después en la vida de cualquier lector. Deseando seguir leyendo sus obras y las de sus hermanas.
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
A Timeless Lesson in Resilience
Rereading a classic like Jane Eyre is a powerful reminder of why some stories are timeless. Jane is a truly delightful heroine, a woman so far ahead of the 1800s it's astonishing. This is a story about an unshakeable spirit, beautifully illustrating how suffering is the very thing that forges our resilience and our core sense of being. It’s because of the harsh times she endures that she can trace a journey that is so profoundly her own.
This is ultimately a feel-good story, not about passively waiting for happiness, but about actively seeking fulfillment—not just in a person who loves her, but in her calling as a teacher and nurturer. Jane teaches us that no matter the road we are on, we can always be the captains of our own boats, finding purpose in both our work and our hearts. A truly wonderful and inspiring read that feels more relevant with each passing year.
Rereading a classic like Jane Eyre is a powerful reminder of why some stories are timeless. Jane is a truly delightful heroine, a woman so far ahead of the 1800s it's astonishing. This is a story about an unshakeable spirit, beautifully illustrating how suffering is the very thing that forges our resilience and our core sense of being. It’s because of the harsh times she endures that she can trace a journey that is so profoundly her own.
This is ultimately a feel-good story, not about passively waiting for happiness, but about actively seeking fulfillment—not just in a person who loves her, but in her calling as a teacher and nurturer. Jane teaches us that no matter the road we are on, we can always be the captains of our own boats, finding purpose in both our work and our hearts. A truly wonderful and inspiring read that feels more relevant with each passing year.