Reviews

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

fulare's review against another edition

4.5

This had a slow start but after it got going, I really enjoyed the read. The highlights for this book weren't the romance for me. The prose was very good despite the older style. The characterization, especially of Jane, beautiful. I can absolutely see how groundbreaking this novel was at the time period based upon Jane's character and actions alone. I was absolutely sucked in by the writing and plot. 

I did have issue with some plot points and some absurdity. I also disliked the heavy religion push throughout. But overall, a very worthwhile and enjoyable read.

catherineavery01's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.25

carriedoodledoo's review against another edition

4.0

The story of a woman who chooses self-respect over true love.

senshine86's review against another edition

3.0

Fine

bfoli's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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

mmmclean's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad slow-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

4.5

dcunitz's review against another edition

4.0

“You have no right to preach to me, you neophyte, that have not passed the porch of life, and are absolutely unacquainted with its mysteries.”

thedrolldiaries's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

5.0

roeckitcody's review against another edition

3.0

I think if I had more time to soak this in I would have enjoyed this more. But for what it was, I did find myself intrigued by the story and enjoying the events and how everything played out.

I love Jane at 10 years old and her inquisitive nature and sheer curiosity she shows throughout that age. I found myself losing interest as she turned 18 but the plot kept coming back and interesting me. I absolutely adored some of the things I didn't see coming because I feel like I always know the plot twists in other novels but not this one.

mikalenafosho's review against another edition

dark emotional funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0