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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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:
Complicated
This story was absolutely wild. And it was such a treat to see it fully illustrated in manga form! I appreciated that the adaptors have read Wide Sargasso Sea, because after reading that novel, I would never read this story and look at it with naive eyes.
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I initially could not get into this story and marked it as a DNF (I read the original srory years ago and was eager to pick this adaption up, but, I'm a heavy mood reader and this was not fitting my vibe at the time). However, I recently decided to pick this up and felt the same of this story just like with the other Manga Classics, this is a good and faithful adaptation of the source material. I didn't realize this at the time, but this story really has more mature themes than I thought and I feel like this being a manga *may* expose children to those themes at a younger age than parents may intend, but, I say this is a good way to get a nice dose of the classics. I will say that Jane Eyre is not my personal favorite classics, but this was still an enjoyable read notwithstanding
** Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of Jane Eyre the manga in exchange for an honest review **
3.75/5 stars.
Jane Eyre adapts very well into a manga. This particular re-telling is extremely accurate and true to the original story. We follow a woman named Jane throughout the majority of her adolescence into her adult life. Jane's story is initially an unfortunate one, she is being raised by an aunt who despises her and is quick to rid herself of Jane's presence. Jane spends time at an all-girls boarding school (which is easily my favourite part of the story, manga version and original) where still she faces hardships, but also finally receives the companionship she so desired. Our last major stop in Jane's life is the time she spends as a governess for Mr. Rochester's daughter Adele. There is something strange going on in Mr. Rochester's household and Jane is interested to find out what.
Jane Eyre is very much a character driven story. The focus is Jane's character, how she develops as a person, her interactions with others, and her love life. I was pleasantly surprised by the pacing of the story, and found this adaptation much more engaging than the original story.
Again, as I mentioned in my Les Mis manga review, I throughly enjoyed the artwork of Jane Eyre, however, it was almost too cute. Jane in particular is adorable and this does not fit with the original novel description of her appearance. I would have preferred Jane to be more plain-looking. I have zero complaints about any of the other characters in terms of appearance.
If classics are somewhat daunting for you, then I'd highly recommend this adaptation. It is true to the original story, and although I read the original recently, I was still very engaged and interested in this story.
3.75/5 stars.
Jane Eyre adapts very well into a manga. This particular re-telling is extremely accurate and true to the original story. We follow a woman named Jane throughout the majority of her adolescence into her adult life. Jane's story is initially an unfortunate one, she is being raised by an aunt who despises her and is quick to rid herself of Jane's presence. Jane spends time at an all-girls boarding school (which is easily my favourite part of the story, manga version and original) where still she faces hardships, but also finally receives the companionship she so desired. Our last major stop in Jane's life is the time she spends as a governess for Mr. Rochester's daughter Adele. There is something strange going on in Mr. Rochester's household and Jane is interested to find out what.
Jane Eyre is very much a character driven story. The focus is Jane's character, how she develops as a person, her interactions with others, and her love life. I was pleasantly surprised by the pacing of the story, and found this adaptation much more engaging than the original story.
Again, as I mentioned in my Les Mis manga review, I throughly enjoyed the artwork of Jane Eyre, however, it was almost too cute. Jane in particular is adorable and this does not fit with the original novel description of her appearance. I would have preferred Jane to be more plain-looking. I have zero complaints about any of the other characters in terms of appearance.
If classics are somewhat daunting for you, then I'd highly recommend this adaptation. It is true to the original story, and although I read the original recently, I was still very engaged and interested in this story.
This is my second manga classic, and like before the art is gorgeous. It was so nice to see the grandeur of Thornfield, the skimpy conditions of Lowood, and the cold reception at Gateshead.
Of course this is an adaptation, so there's much of the story left out, but the main points are covered very well to give you a good understanding of the story. I'm excited to read the book again! This was an excellent teaser to get me interested.
One complaint I do have is the formatting. In my first manga classic read, Anne of Green Gables, had the instructions of how to read the panels, and to read the pages right to left. However, the ebook started at the front (left) of the book and read like normal. For Jane Eyre, you did have to scroll to the end and read right to left. I'm sure this will be fixed at publishing, but it would be nice if all manga classics followed the same format so you knew what you were getting and could jump right in. I'm curious to try another and see what format it follows!
Of course this is an adaptation, so there's much of the story left out, but the main points are covered very well to give you a good understanding of the story. I'm excited to read the book again! This was an excellent teaser to get me interested.
One complaint I do have is the formatting. In my first manga classic read, Anne of Green Gables, had the instructions of how to read the panels, and to read the pages right to left. However, the ebook started at the front (left) of the book and read like normal. For Jane Eyre, you did have to scroll to the end and read right to left. I'm sure this will be fixed at publishing, but it would be nice if all manga classics followed the same format so you knew what you were getting and could jump right in. I'm curious to try another and see what format it follows!
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
Never read a manga before, but love the story of Jane Eyre so I gave it a try.
It was interesting to rediscover this classic but in the manga format. I like the way Jane was portray even if I always struggle with the way women are always draw so petites in mangas. At least over here, she doesn't have crazy big boobs. Overall, I loved getting back in Thornfield and it made me want to read the original book or watch again the mini-series from 2006, which are the only true Jane Eyre & Edward Fairfax Rochester for me.