fl0werygianna's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
« I am no bird, and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will » -Jane Eyre
I would just like to say, I love this book dearly and it holds a special place in my heart as it was my first classic. It easily tops the list of all books I have ever read, and every time I could go back and re read, the same beautiful feelings will return and more. Jane Eyre is a book with an independent female main character, written by a female which was a rare occurrence In the time period that it was written. A masterpiece.
I would just like to say, I love this book dearly and it holds a special place in my heart as it was my first classic. It easily tops the list of all books I have ever read, and every time I could go back and re read, the same beautiful feelings will return and more. Jane Eyre is a book with an independent female main character, written by a female which was a rare occurrence In the time period that it was written. A masterpiece.
karen_lo's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
excellent classic!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Mental illness
changept2's review against another edition
3.0
Dit boek gelezen in de Koerdische bergen toen ik ziek was… voelt als een fever dream kan me bijna niks meer herinneren over de inhoud behalve dat het taai was
elisa_so10's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
superchemgirl's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jodika's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
therealmette's review
5.0
2017 review:
This is still one of my favorite books but I think I wasn't in the best mood to read it this time. In the beginning; yes. But the story lost me at some point and it was hard to finish.
Still love it though.
2016 review:
"I would always rather be happy than dignified" - how true, and at the same time, what an unusual thing to say for a Victiorian heroine. Jane Eyre is a truly modern character and while she is not completely independent of men, her love to Mr. Rochester is handled in a surprising way. It's a rather universal story of love that has little to do with the setting - although of course, the time and place add to the charm of the book (much like in Charlotte's sister's Wuthering Heights). While some of Jane's choices left me sad and longing for a different option, I always understood her train of thought and I think she chose the best ways at all times.
An instant favorite - and its charmed was by no means lessened by my having watched the phenomenal 2011 cinematic adaptation already.
This is still one of my favorite books but I think I wasn't in the best mood to read it this time. In the beginning; yes. But the story lost me at some point and it was hard to finish.
Still love it though.
2016 review:
"I would always rather be happy than dignified" - how true, and at the same time, what an unusual thing to say for a Victiorian heroine. Jane Eyre is a truly modern character and while she is not completely independent of men, her love to Mr. Rochester is handled in a surprising way. It's a rather universal story of love that has little to do with the setting - although of course, the time and place add to the charm of the book (much like in Charlotte's sister's Wuthering Heights). While some of Jane's choices left me sad and longing for a different option, I always understood her train of thought and I think she chose the best ways at all times.
An instant favorite - and its charmed was by no means lessened by my having watched the phenomenal 2011 cinematic adaptation already.
caryse's review
dark
emotional
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.75
stefehatt's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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? No
5.0