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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
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
A fantastic piece of literature. I thoroughly enjoyed this. The style of writing was delightful to read—flowery in the way old books are, but with an excellent flow that made it very easy to read.
The character of Jane is interesting to me. She’s strong willed, but is also extremely influenced by the people around her.
I think one of the most fun parts about reading this book for me was thinking about the interplay between the time it was written and now. What did the author intend at the time, and with what biases did she write? How does it read on face value now, and how have the biases shifted so as to change how it lands? The differences between gender relations, class relations, religion, etc, are so clearly seen and examined.
The character of Jane is interesting to me. She’s strong willed, but is also extremely influenced by the people around her.
I think one of the most fun parts about reading this book for me was thinking about the interplay between the time it was written and now. What did the author intend at the time, and with what biases did she write? How does it read on face value now, and how have the biases shifted so as to change how it lands? The differences between gender relations, class relations, religion, etc, are so clearly seen and examined.
reflective
sad
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
Bertha deserved better, from the characters and the author.
I felt none of the romance. The first: double her age, literally her boss, exerts his power to control her (i.e. refusing the pay owed to her when she plans a short leave), intentionally manipulates her emotions, lies about some pretty significant things. I saw grooming, not romance. Next up we get an incestuous ‘romance’. I know, product of its time.
I see how novel would read as feminist at the time. Jane exerting her agency to stand against the demands of the men who have power over her and being willing to put herself at risk to remain independent. Though of course reading this in our current day, it’s clearly a very singular form of feminism. Jane is a very specific type of woman, she fits all of societies standards, the exception being her (then) feminist attributes. While her upholding her strict morals despite pressure to do otherwise is an act of feminism, those morals are largely grounded in ‘Godliness’ and societal rules, rather than grown from her own conclusions.
I went into this book blind, expecting it to be similar to Pride and Prejudice.
It wasn't, but not to its detriment. I found it very beautifully written, and I adored the main character. I thoroughly enjoyed watching her grow up, her journey in life. The story was long, including many elements: some better than others. Helen was my favourite character, I daresay she left a lasting impression. I didn't love every element of this book, but I very much enjoyed the complete picture.
4/5.
It wasn't, but not to its detriment. I found it very beautifully written, and I adored the main character. I thoroughly enjoyed watching her grow up, her journey in life. The story was long, including many elements: some better than others. Helen was my favourite character, I daresay she left a lasting impression. I didn't love every element of this book, but I very much enjoyed the complete picture.
4/5.
challenging
tense
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:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
medium-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:
Complicated
Yall bitches on tiktok being hella dramatic with Rochester THE MAN IS NOT EVEN THAT BAD
Though it was prescribed for study in my college, it took me 5 whole years to take up this book & read. And I'm pulled between two thoughts...
Why did I wait this long? Because I just loved Jane Eyre.
But If I had read it then as an 17 year old, would I have appreciated it like I do now? Quite doubtful.
Why did I wait this long? Because I just loved Jane Eyre.
But If I had read it then as an 17 year old, would I have appreciated it like I do now? Quite doubtful.
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
I had the opportunity to read this one in a Fable book club and it was such a good experience! There were lots of varying opinions, especially where Mr. Rochester was concerned.
I loved Jane so much. Because we follow her perspective first as a child, then a young teen, then as a young woman, it really feels like we see her learn and grow so much. She’s an incredibly strong and consistent character. You can generally tell how she will react to things, but the suspense is in seeing whether she will hold to her principles and values or throw herself into passion. She’s probably my favourite classic heroine (just edging out Emma).
The dialogue in this book is genuinely so funny. Conversations at times feel like a strategic game with one character trying to outwit the other. Jane has a lot of great moments, but among them:
When a man asks how she will avoid hell (trying to give her a moral lecture) she responds: “I must keep in good health and not die.”
When refusing Mr. Rochester, he tries to guilt trip her into marrying him and she says “We were born to strive and endure-you as well as I: do so.”
Mr. Rochester is a completely unhinged love interest. He is constantly talking about fairies and living on the moon and he thinks it’s completely reasonable to dress up as a female fortune teller to try and trick Jane into revealing her feelings for him. Putting some of his actions aside, I really liked his banter with Jane. I was very anti-Rochester for most of this book, but I think the relationship redeemed itself at the end when he gained some humility and lost some entitlement. He’s one of the more manipulative male love interests out there but he was so odd I was kind of endeared anyway.
This book is full of commentary on gender roles, marriage, class, and privilege. There was a lot here to really think about in the context of each character. The story was genuinely suspenseful and I was so invested in seeing where things would lead next and what the consequences would be.
I loved Jane so much. Because we follow her perspective first as a child, then a young teen, then as a young woman, it really feels like we see her learn and grow so much. She’s an incredibly strong and consistent character. You can generally tell how she will react to things, but the suspense is in seeing whether she will hold to her principles and values or throw herself into passion. She’s probably my favourite classic heroine (just edging out Emma).
The dialogue in this book is genuinely so funny. Conversations at times feel like a strategic game with one character trying to outwit the other. Jane has a lot of great moments, but among them:
When a man asks how she will avoid hell (trying to give her a moral lecture) she responds: “I must keep in good health and not die.”
When refusing Mr. Rochester, he tries to guilt trip her into marrying him and she says “We were born to strive and endure-you as well as I: do so.”
Mr. Rochester is a completely unhinged love interest. He is constantly talking about fairies and living on the moon and he thinks it’s completely reasonable to dress up as a female fortune teller to try and trick Jane into revealing her feelings for him. Putting some of his actions aside, I really liked his banter with Jane. I was very anti-Rochester for most of this book, but I think the relationship redeemed itself at the end when he gained some humility and lost some entitlement. He’s one of the more manipulative male love interests out there but he was so odd I was kind of endeared anyway.
This book is full of commentary on gender roles, marriage, class, and privilege. There was a lot here to really think about in the context of each character. The story was genuinely suspenseful and I was so invested in seeing where things would lead next and what the consequences would be.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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:
No
