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hollyaaa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
Such a surprising read for me. I think what I loved most about it is the ambivalence with which Jane views the people she cares about, despite her strong personality. She can see the good and bad in Mr. Rochester or John Rivers and weigh the pros and cons of different life paths (why not take the chance to see India!). Of course there’s a wild power dynamic with her and Mr. Rochester, but she seems to astutely judge it, including surmising that if she interacts with him as a mistress, even with extenuating circumstances, he will not respect her as he should. The resolution was almost too neat (ah good, the wife is gone), but I appreciated the contrast drawn in his treatment of her as a result (no more fancy clothes), which she feels comfortable interpreting as an equaling of their power due to his imposed humility.
Her daily interior world is clearly not dominated with thoughts of god’s will; instead, religion seems more to be a culturally legible way of communicating the immovability of her morals.
I loved the shape of the narrative arc; it felt so like life in its ambling chapters without assurance that there will be a central theme or purpose. Of course the 19th century strong female character has to be outlined in contrast to other, more commonplace women, but still an excellent protagonist to accompany on her journey.
I am no bird; and no net ensnares me.
Her daily interior world is clearly not dominated with thoughts of god’s will; instead, religion seems more to be a culturally legible way of communicating the immovability of her morals.
I loved the shape of the narrative arc; it felt so like life in its ambling chapters without assurance that there will be a central theme or purpose. Of course the 19th century strong female character has to be outlined in contrast to other, more commonplace women, but still an excellent protagonist to accompany on her journey.
I am no bird; and no net ensnares me.
camillas_corner's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
rilakkumas's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.0
ruthywithas's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Jane Eyre is a really compelling tale of its time, exploring themes and topics that still hold true today. I absolutely loved how strong-willed and independent Jane was; carving her own path out of the hardships she faced. I did find the plot to be quite slow at times but anticipation of what was to come of Jane helped me push through.
mayagould's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
big_dreamer's review against another edition
4.0
Jane è una donna forte, determinata è sempre fedele ai suoi principi. Certo, a volte è esageratamente perfetta, ma la coerenza è una dote che non le manca e, proprio per questo,
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3.0
Honestly, Jane and Bertha were the only characters that offered me much to contemplate. Bertha should have had her own voice (yes, I know Wide Sargasso Sea exists...). I absolutely loathe Rochester and the romance and I just cannot with this nonsense.
However, the writing was great.
However, the writing was great.
mastersal's review against another edition
5.0
The original dark tortured hero and plucky heroine. But beyond the romance story the story of Jane is one of a strong woman who doesn’t settle. The novel is so much more that the love story. I love it. But do go in knowing that this is more than Jane and Mr Rochester story which you see on tv series.