Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Jane Eyre has always been one of my favorite books, so I had high expectations for this manga adaptation, and I was not disappointed!
Jane is beautifully portrayed, and all the complexity and grace of her character is reflected in her appearance, her facial expressions, and in every bit of dialogue. Simply brilliant! I loved her pretty dresses, and her fierce spirit and sweetness absolutely pours off the page!
Condensing such a complex and deep story into manga form works very well here, and the plot closely follows the original story. I loved the artwork so much! Beautiful panels in every chapter that draw you into the story.
Every character is exactly like I always imagined while reading the original book. Mr. Rochester is a difficult character to pin down, because he's so changeable and enigmatic, but they did a wonderful job portraying his wild nature, both when he wants to be charming and when he's being a manipulative jerk. The only reason I love his character is because he repents and reforms at the end.
Adele is adorable in every way! And even St. John is just the sort of haughty and distant character I always imagined him to be. Both good characters and villains are drawn so uniquely and that makes them all very memorable.
What a delight to revisit this beloved classic in manga form!
Disclaimer: I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
Jane is beautifully portrayed, and all the complexity and grace of her character is reflected in her appearance, her facial expressions, and in every bit of dialogue. Simply brilliant! I loved her pretty dresses, and her fierce spirit and sweetness absolutely pours off the page!
Condensing such a complex and deep story into manga form works very well here, and the plot closely follows the original story. I loved the artwork so much! Beautiful panels in every chapter that draw you into the story.
Every character is exactly like I always imagined while reading the original book. Mr. Rochester is a difficult character to pin down, because he's so changeable and enigmatic, but they did a wonderful job portraying his wild nature, both when he wants to be charming and when he's being a manipulative jerk. The only reason I love his character is because he repents and reforms at the end.
Adele is adorable in every way! And even St. John is just the sort of haughty and distant character I always imagined him to be. Both good characters and villains are drawn so uniquely and that makes them all very memorable.
What a delight to revisit this beloved classic in manga form!
Disclaimer: I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
Jane Eyre has always been one of my favourites. When I discovered that there was a manga version I had to read it!
This version is wonderful. It still captures the essence of all the characters so well. Even though it's obviously shorter and less detailed than the original novel it doesn't lose its 'classic' feel.
It's a great starter for those who would be interested in reading the story of Jane Eyre but feel intimidated to delve into classic literature. It's a very refreshing and light retelling and I'll definitely be checking out the rest of the series.
This version is wonderful. It still captures the essence of all the characters so well. Even though it's obviously shorter and less detailed than the original novel it doesn't lose its 'classic' feel.
It's a great starter for those who would be interested in reading the story of Jane Eyre but feel intimidated to delve into classic literature. It's a very refreshing and light retelling and I'll definitely be checking out the rest of the series.
Can we just talk for a moment about how many classics I still haven’t read? But, I’ll be damned if I haven’t seen a film or show adaptation of them (or, in this case, read the manga!)
It has probably been five or more years since I watched the 2011 version of “Jane Eyre” with Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender. After reading the manga, now I want to read Charlotte Bronte’s original work!
Plus, why not see the film again, am I right?
I am once again impressed with the Manga Classics graphic novel adaptation. Although I have not read the original book, the manga was on par with what I remembered the movie to be. However, Mr. Rochester seemed more comical in a sense. But that could just be me. The film was dark, and not just tone-wise. Everything about how the story was portrayed was mute and dreary colored, if that makes sense (especially to anyone who hasn’t seen the movie). It’s indicative of how we’re meant to feel as we follow Jane through her life. Even with the black-and-white drawings of the manga, the dark and sad feeling was still there to grasp the reader. I loved that.
For those who haven’t read Jane Eyre, let me give you a little taste of what the book is about.
Jane Eyre is a young woman, navigating through the hardships of life with no family. Now, I say no family but what I mean is, no family that cares for her. Jane has a horrible aunt, and several cousins she is forced to live with after her parents’ death (according to Jane), and they all hate Jane! It’s not Jane’s fault; her cousins are all just little brats. When Jane’s aunt cannot handle dealing with the “horrible and despicable” Jane, her aunt ships her to a boarding school. Yikes. And that goes about as well as you would think.
But through all her hardships, Jane grows to be a sensible, obedient and patient young serva—I mean, woman. Poor Jane is continually treated like she is garbage.
Until she meets Mr. Rochester and his darling daughter. Then everything changes... Sort of.
Jane learns a lot from being a tutor, and she absolutely adores Mr. Rochester’s daughter.
Except, Mr. Rochester is a bit of a nutcase. I mean, he practically faked an engagement to get a rise out of Jane, AND pretended to be this crazy old fortune teller. What even?? How did she not see he was weird?
Overall, weird and neat! I liked the story, and I liked how Manga Classics portrayed it.
Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a review copy which in no way swayed my opinion.
It has probably been five or more years since I watched the 2011 version of “Jane Eyre” with Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender. After reading the manga, now I want to read Charlotte Bronte’s original work!
Plus, why not see the film again, am I right?
I am once again impressed with the Manga Classics graphic novel adaptation. Although I have not read the original book, the manga was on par with what I remembered the movie to be. However, Mr. Rochester seemed more comical in a sense. But that could just be me. The film was dark, and not just tone-wise. Everything about how the story was portrayed was mute and dreary colored, if that makes sense (especially to anyone who hasn’t seen the movie). It’s indicative of how we’re meant to feel as we follow Jane through her life. Even with the black-and-white drawings of the manga, the dark and sad feeling was still there to grasp the reader. I loved that.
For those who haven’t read Jane Eyre, let me give you a little taste of what the book is about.
Jane Eyre is a young woman, navigating through the hardships of life with no family. Now, I say no family but what I mean is, no family that cares for her. Jane has a horrible aunt, and several cousins she is forced to live with after her parents’ death (according to Jane), and they all hate Jane! It’s not Jane’s fault; her cousins are all just little brats. When Jane’s aunt cannot handle dealing with the “horrible and despicable” Jane, her aunt ships her to a boarding school. Yikes. And that goes about as well as you would think.
But through all her hardships, Jane grows to be a sensible, obedient and patient young serva—I mean, woman. Poor Jane is continually treated like she is garbage.
Until she meets Mr. Rochester and his darling daughter. Then everything changes... Sort of.
Jane learns a lot from being a tutor, and she absolutely adores Mr. Rochester’s daughter.
Except, Mr. Rochester is a bit of a nutcase. I mean, he practically faked an engagement to get a rise out of Jane, AND pretended to be this crazy old fortune teller. What even?? How did she not see he was weird?
Overall, weird and neat! I liked the story, and I liked how Manga Classics portrayed it.
Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a review copy which in no way swayed my opinion.
Having never read Jane Eyre before, I thought a Manga Classics edition would be a great introduction to the story, and I was not disappointed! The artwork is so lovely (I was especially fond of the chibi styles in certain silly or sweet moments), and the layout and pacing was very easy to follow.
As for the story itself, I actually knew surprisingly little about it, but I was surprised by how hard it was to like Mr. Rochester! I rarely enjoy the love interests in classics, so I shouldn't have been shocked, but he is truly awful through most of the story and I didn't care much for him until the very end (perhaps that's the point, though). There were also much heavier religious overtones than I'm accustomed to in my usual reading, but it's to be expected from classics. Between these two things, the story wasn't a perfect read for me, but I still enjoyed it a great deal and am so happy that I chose the Manga Classics rendition for my first introduction. I'm not sure if I have much interest in reading the full novel, but I'm pleased to know the story now and even plan on purchasing a finished copy of this manga to reread in the future. ♥
Thank you so much to Udon Entertainment for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
As for the story itself, I actually knew surprisingly little about it, but I was surprised by how hard it was to like Mr. Rochester! I rarely enjoy the love interests in classics, so I shouldn't have been shocked, but he is truly awful through most of the story and I didn't care much for him until the very end (perhaps that's the point, though). There were also much heavier religious overtones than I'm accustomed to in my usual reading, but it's to be expected from classics. Between these two things, the story wasn't a perfect read for me, but I still enjoyed it a great deal and am so happy that I chose the Manga Classics rendition for my first introduction. I'm not sure if I have much interest in reading the full novel, but I'm pleased to know the story now and even plan on purchasing a finished copy of this manga to reread in the future. ♥
Thank you so much to Udon Entertainment for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
It's kind of jarring to read this dark, Gothic novel in manga form, but it definitely makes it more accessible. I don't really like that it puts more emphasis on the romance instead of Jane's journey. Overall, quick read good for forgetting your responsibilities haha.
Rating: 5 Stars
Jane Eyre is the story about a orphan girl who becomes a governess at a home called Thornfield Hall. There she runs into mystery and the owner, Mr. Rochester, who she has a feeling is keeping secrets. This was such a fun way to experience an old favorite! I really love the book Jane Eyre and I decided to read this as a way to revisit the story. The artwork in this was absolutely gorgeous and really added to the story as whole. It's so much different imaging it in the mind and seeing on paper. The artwork was one of my favorite parts of this. I would highly recommend if you want to read this to read the original book first before diving into the manga.
Jane Eyre is the story about a orphan girl who becomes a governess at a home called Thornfield Hall. There she runs into mystery and the owner, Mr. Rochester, who she has a feeling is keeping secrets. This was such a fun way to experience an old favorite! I really love the book Jane Eyre and I decided to read this as a way to revisit the story. The artwork in this was absolutely gorgeous and really added to the story as whole. It's so much different imaging it in the mind and seeing on paper. The artwork was one of my favorite parts of this. I would highly recommend if you want to read this to read the original book first before diving into the manga.
Jane Eyre has always been one of my favorites, and manga form is no less wonderful. If I had any complaints it would be just how young Jane looks, even in comparison with the other young women in the story.
Following the original story to a T, this Manga Classic makes the story more approachable, especially for those who may not be as inclined to read the full story. Highly recommend.
Following the original story to a T, this Manga Classic makes the story more approachable, especially for those who may not be as inclined to read the full story. Highly recommend.
Book: Manga Classics: Jane Eyre
Author: Charlotte Bronte (adapted by Chrystal S. Chan)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Genre: Manga/Classics
Publication Date: November 15, 2016
Rating:
The Low Down:
As an orphaned child, Jane Eyre is first cruelly abused by her aunt, then cast out and sent to a charity school. Though she meets with further abuse, she receives an education and eventually takes a job as a governess at the estate of Edward Rochester. Jane and Rochester begin to bond, but his dark moods trouble her. When Jane uncovers the terrible secret Rochester has been hiding, she flees and finds temporary refuge at the home of St. John Rivers.
My thoughts:
To begin, I would like to mention that the art in this adaptation is why I wanted to read it; but more than that, it's why I stayed to the end of the story. (Besides Jane Eyre being one of my favorite classics of all time). The illustrator did a superb job at capturing the atmosphere of Jane Eyre including the settings and the clothing of the time, and also captured the facial expressions of the characters well.
Going into this adaptation I was just a bit concerned because Jane Eyre is one of my favorite stories and some of the adaptations were a miss for me. But I didn't need to worry. While the manga followed the story closely, the added element of illustration really brought it to life in a way that I enjoyed and that I can see others enjoying as well. The story itself flowed quickly and smoothly. I think that this adaption would be wonderful for readers who are afraid or inexperienced with classics and would like an accessible and easy to understand adaptation.
*Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for a review!*
Links:
Author: Charlotte Bronte (adapted by Chrystal S. Chan)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Genre: Manga/Classics
Publication Date: November 15, 2016
Rating:
The Low Down:
As an orphaned child, Jane Eyre is first cruelly abused by her aunt, then cast out and sent to a charity school. Though she meets with further abuse, she receives an education and eventually takes a job as a governess at the estate of Edward Rochester. Jane and Rochester begin to bond, but his dark moods trouble her. When Jane uncovers the terrible secret Rochester has been hiding, she flees and finds temporary refuge at the home of St. John Rivers.
My thoughts:
To begin, I would like to mention that the art in this adaptation is why I wanted to read it; but more than that, it's why I stayed to the end of the story. (Besides Jane Eyre being one of my favorite classics of all time). The illustrator did a superb job at capturing the atmosphere of Jane Eyre including the settings and the clothing of the time, and also captured the facial expressions of the characters well.
Going into this adaptation I was just a bit concerned because Jane Eyre is one of my favorite stories and some of the adaptations were a miss for me. But I didn't need to worry. While the manga followed the story closely, the added element of illustration really brought it to life in a way that I enjoyed and that I can see others enjoying as well. The story itself flowed quickly and smoothly. I think that this adaption would be wonderful for readers who are afraid or inexperienced with classics and would like an accessible and easy to understand adaptation.
*Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for a review!*
Links:
Thank you Udon Entertainment and NetGalley for this e-copy, given in exchange for an honest review!
This is the second manga adaption I've read now and I could not be more obsessed with them!
They're true to the original stories whilst adding the manga style in perfectly. I was captivated and couldn't put down this amazing adaption.
I can't wait to read more manga classics.
This is the second manga adaption I've read now and I could not be more obsessed with them!
They're true to the original stories whilst adding the manga style in perfectly. I was captivated and couldn't put down this amazing adaption.
I can't wait to read more manga classics.