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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i almost gave up on this book given how slow the first few chapters are; i'm so happy i didn't do it because this book is incredible.
i'm fascinated with the narration, everything is clear and understandable without the need to overexplain; charlotte brontë doesn't shy away from metaphors and leaving things up for interpretation (something authors now a days seem to be incapable of doing). as a not native english speaker, as it is my second language, i think it's only a matter of time until you catch your pace with the phrasing and outdated words, once you are capable of forgetting half of what you were told, you'll understand it so easily.
i loved the characters, i don't undertand the hate for mr. rochester's character (outside the age gap), he's such a fun and dramatic man, and i'll never forget his 7+ PARAGRAPHS of dialog trying to conviene jane; the story would suffer without his presence. now, MY DEAR JANE who i love so dearly, i will defend her for the rest of my days, and i'll support her in every decision she takes; she's smart and has a quick and agile mind—loved how she called mr's rochester ugly every chance she had—and even if she still has her lowood values, she grows and learns how to be an independent woman, not bending the knee for anyone above her. i can see why she was such an icon when this was published.
certainly, an amazing book, will be reading again.
i'm fascinated with the narration, everything is clear and understandable without the need to overexplain; charlotte brontë doesn't shy away from metaphors and leaving things up for interpretation (something authors now a days seem to be incapable of doing). as a not native english speaker, as it is my second language, i think it's only a matter of time until you catch your pace with the phrasing and outdated words, once you are capable of forgetting half of what you were told, you'll understand it so easily.
i loved the characters, i don't undertand the hate for mr. rochester's character (outside the age gap), he's such a fun and dramatic man, and i'll never forget his 7+ PARAGRAPHS of dialog trying to conviene jane; the story would suffer without his presence. now, MY DEAR JANE who i love so dearly, i will defend her for the rest of my days, and i'll support her in every decision she takes; she's smart and has a quick and agile mind—loved how she called mr's rochester ugly every chance she had—and even if she still has her lowood values, she grows and learns how to be an independent woman, not bending the knee for anyone above her. i can see why she was such an icon when this was published.
certainly, an amazing book, will be reading again.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Dragged at the start but got good towards the middle! Still think Jane should’ve not married either of them eek
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Jane is a delightful storyteller, full of personality and self determination that she never wavers from for even a moment. No reigns, ardor, or misplaced will can stop her from being her uncompromising self. I couldn't put this one down from the moment I started it. Only reason I didn't give a full 5 stars here is that some of the plot feels too convenient to feel natural at points for me, but I also give it plenty of understanding of it being such an old book.
This book made me cry. Bronte's prose and description are flawless throughout. "Jane Eyre" renders the conflict between duty and self-interest (or passion) with detailed and exacting perfection. As a character, Jane Eyre stands out as one of the strongest female heroines I've read.
Update 7-12-19: This book has lots of issues for me on the second reading. Mr. Rochester is a huge no! I took my rating down.
Loved this book!!!
Loved this book!!!