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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
**4.75
"It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it."
dear reader, sit tight because i have a lot to say.
this story is beautifully written, albeit it somewhat slow, it had movement and the passage of time was so elegant. i rarely felt bored, since jane was one of my favorite main characters i've ever read from. i absolutely loved how charlotte brontë never made her settle for anything less than what jane believed she should have. she is a woman with talents and skills, which she never forgets! shes too competent to shy away from expressing her true opinions to men. jane eyre breaking any and all pushover allegations, thank god.
mr. rochester was another story. i've made my peace with him, since i understand the purpose he served to the narrative. my discomfort and distaste, though, was definitely still prominent throughout. i found him incredibly hard to read, very erratic, arrogant, etc.. that being said, it rarely took away from the story because it didn't entirely feel like a romance alone-- there was something more to be said about jane herself, and how she navigated trials; mr. rochesters flaws aren't entirely ignored either and, honestly, he had his romantic moments for sure (although he is NO mr. darcy).
i’d also be fake if i didn’t acknowledge my adoration for the aesthetic… SORRY but the gothic, victorian, northern english vibes were so peak.
the plot was surprisingly crazy-- i was not expecting the reveal, and several other things for that matter. the ending AGH. honestly, really good stuff. i would LOVE to read some of her other work in the future.
"It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it."
dear reader, sit tight because i have a lot to say.
this story is beautifully written, albeit it somewhat slow, it had movement and the passage of time was so elegant. i rarely felt bored, since jane was one of my favorite main characters i've ever read from. i absolutely loved how charlotte brontë never made her settle for anything less than what jane believed she should have. she is a woman with talents and skills, which she never forgets! shes too competent to shy away from expressing her true opinions to men. jane eyre breaking any and all pushover allegations, thank god.
mr. rochester was another story. i've made my peace with him, since i understand the purpose he served to the narrative. my discomfort and distaste, though, was definitely still prominent throughout. i found him incredibly hard to read, very erratic, arrogant, etc.. that being said, it rarely took away from the story because it didn't entirely feel like a romance alone-- there was something more to be said about jane herself, and how she navigated trials; mr. rochesters flaws aren't entirely ignored either and, honestly, he had his romantic moments for sure (although he is NO mr. darcy).
i’d also be fake if i didn’t acknowledge my adoration for the aesthetic… SORRY but the gothic, victorian, northern english vibes were so peak.
the plot was surprisingly crazy-- i was not expecting the reveal, and several other things for that matter. the ending AGH. honestly, really good stuff. i would LOVE to read some of her other work in the future.
dark
funny
tense
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:
Complicated
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
medium-paced
Charlotte Brontë says ugly people can find love too! Also the men in this book are so dramatic lmao. Jane and Rochester are super silly with each other and it leaps off the page, I was pleasantly surprised by how charming their relationship was. Obviously some 19th century questionable plot points and some boring, long winded parts but overall I had a fun time reading this classic!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
I really liked this one! Probably one of my favourite couples for any classic i have read so far
ok it took me forever to finish this book ngl
idk how to feel
why was jane like 'nah man' to mr. rochester at first was it the whole morals thing
idk i read it on the plane all sleep deprived and shit
idk how to feel
why was jane like 'nah man' to mr. rochester at first was it the whole morals thing
idk i read it on the plane all sleep deprived and shit
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The OG workplace romance novel! Rochester, the OG Grump!
Other than the fact that this novel portrays mental illness as the devil itself, Jane was literally 18... How old was Rochester? Hmm... Are we collectively skating by that because it was the "norm" in 1847.... Ick.
"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being, with an independent will; which I now exert to leave you."
From a young age, Jane Eyre was a dramatic, sassy, and intelligent individual. She knew what she wanted, and was always able to recognize how unjust her life was. The internal workings of Jane's mind was pure feminine rage, and I loved every minute of it!
Rochester on the other hand, he was indecisive. Is he attracted to Jane or is he not?
In my opinion, he saw a strong, independent woman. His equal. He's attracted to her, and develops love for her, but he doesn't express it well enough. Lines of communication become blurry and the attention and affection he gives her are not on the level she wanted, or deserved. He's overwhelming!!
“I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience.”
Quite long-winded with periods where I was bored to tears, but overall, I had a good time reading this!
Drama Queen quotes that made me laugh:
“If others do not love me, I would rather die than live- I cannot bear to be solitary and hated."
“To my mind, a man is nothing without a spice of the devil in him.”
⋆✴︎˚｡┈pre-read┈ ｡ﾟ✴︎⋆
Jane Eyre SCARES ME!!! And I hate classics, ugh. Don’t come for me. I just don’t have the brian power to decipher every fucking sentence. But I’m giving her a try…
Other than the fact that this novel portrays mental illness as the devil itself, Jane was literally 18... How old was Rochester? Hmm... Are we collectively skating by that because it was the "norm" in 1847.... Ick.
"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being, with an independent will; which I now exert to leave you."
From a young age, Jane Eyre was a dramatic, sassy, and intelligent individual. She knew what she wanted, and was always able to recognize how unjust her life was. The internal workings of Jane's mind was pure feminine rage, and I loved every minute of it!
Rochester on the other hand, he was indecisive. Is he attracted to Jane or is he not?
In my opinion, he saw a strong, independent woman. His equal. He's attracted to her, and develops love for her, but he doesn't express it well enough. Lines of communication become blurry and the attention and affection he gives her are not on the level she wanted, or deserved. He's overwhelming!!
“I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience.”
Quite long-winded with periods where I was bored to tears, but overall, I had a good time reading this!
Drama Queen quotes that made me laugh:
“If others do not love me, I would rather die than live- I cannot bear to be solitary and hated."
“To my mind, a man is nothing without a spice of the devil in him.”
⋆✴︎˚｡┈pre-read┈ ｡ﾟ✴︎⋆
Jane Eyre SCARES ME!!! And I hate classics, ugh. Don’t come for me. I just don’t have the brian power to decipher every fucking sentence. But I’m giving her a try…
Yes I finally finished it! 3.5⭐️ Her female characters were believable as to her male characters they are overly dramatic. Otherwise it is enjoyable, the story is written well, and vocabulary is excellent and the morals of Jane are commendable!