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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
coming back to review this a little. i understand mostly why this is so beloved in its historical context and i do think the descriptions of jane's original feelings as they develop are great - that really is what it feels like to have a crush. especially at 18. especially on a guy who you don't think much of initially (almost every crush i have).
but unfortunately i think that rochester is like the ultimate guy who tells you how crazy his ex was and how he'll never love anyone like you (ignore my wife in the attic who i was forced to marry + my 3 mistresses i compare to slaves) so i simply cannot be onboard with this being the greatest romance ever even after all that other shit happens. there's gotta be other guys out there. you don't have to fix him. given the descriptions of jane's feelings towards her teacher and friend early on i would go so far as to suggest she try women but that's just me
also vaguely shocked me how christian this book is, down to the absolute core, which might be why this ultimately ends as a tale of humbling and forgiveness? obviously most/all english literature in this period is working from a christian understanding of the world but it surfaces here way more overtly than other stuff i've read recently (i.e. i just read wuthering heights. though i didn't go deep into analysis on it atm). just an interesting note
but unfortunately i think that rochester is like the ultimate guy who tells you how crazy his ex was and how he'll never love anyone like you (ignore my wife in the attic who i was forced to marry + my 3 mistresses i compare to slaves) so i simply cannot be onboard with this being the greatest romance ever even after all that other shit happens. there's gotta be other guys out there. you don't have to fix him. given the descriptions of jane's feelings towards her teacher and friend early on i would go so far as to suggest she try women but that's just me
also vaguely shocked me how christian this book is, down to the absolute core, which might be why this ultimately ends as a tale of humbling and forgiveness? obviously most/all english literature in this period is working from a christian understanding of the world but it surfaces here way more overtly than other stuff i've read recently (i.e. i just read wuthering heights. though i didn't go deep into analysis on it atm). just an interesting note
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really enjoyed the beginning of this book, but near the end, I started to lose interest. I think it felt like the same sort of things were happening over and over. I did enjoy the overall story though and think it is a worthwhile read. Despite it being almost 200 years old, I had no idea what this book was about and didn’t know what to expect. It was good! Just drags a bit after a while.
dark
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-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
(re-read) i hate mr rochester. st john is an irrelevant flop incel and i also hate him. i love jane (complicated). helen burns deserved better.
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-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
What an amazing book. I can already anticipate the reasons people don't like this book--Jane is a snob, Mr Rochester is an insane abusive asshole, etc.
I love that Jane is a snob! Do you realize the force of character necessary for an orphaned young woman with no money, no resources, nothing to her name in 1847 had to have in order to be a damn snob? To be so strong in her conviction, her faith, and her WORTH as a human being? I would be Jane's best friend in a damn heartbeat. Even if she has terrible taste in men.
I listened to the Audible edition with Thandie Newton (who was WONDERFUL) as narrator. It was perfect for how atmospheric and Gothic much of this novel was. I loved it and I wish I had read this earlier. Definitely going on my favorites shelf
I love that Jane is a snob! Do you realize the force of character necessary for an orphaned young woman with no money, no resources, nothing to her name in 1847 had to have in order to be a damn snob? To be so strong in her conviction, her faith, and her WORTH as a human being? I would be Jane's best friend in a damn heartbeat. Even if she has terrible taste in men.
I listened to the Audible edition with Thandie Newton (who was WONDERFUL) as narrator. It was perfect for how atmospheric and Gothic much of this novel was. I loved it and I wish I had read this earlier. Definitely going on my favorites shelf
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Love Jane's introspection throughout. The quest of finding oneself, companionship, and family. Would have loved her to meet a better man to share a life with, but taking into account the time this was written, I guess this was acceptable.
Mainly, I enjoyed the book due to Jane's resilience.
Mainly, I enjoyed the book due to Jane's resilience.