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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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
This had me kicking my feet and giggling. I love the classics and reading them this way makes them so enjoyable.
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Jane Eyre is one of my favorite stories. I also love manga, so this was exciting for me. I absolutely loved it. Everything was completely true to the story and it was so well done. The artwork was beautiful and expressive and made the story flow perfectly. This was a great new way to enjoy a favorite classic. Every important part of the story was there, perfectly encapsulated in the manga format. It was easy to get used to reading it right to left and I was swept along in the story and drawings. I will definitely be reading more manga classics, this was a fun, fresh take on a classic.
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I have never read Jane Eyre and thought it was a regular romance book, but by reading the manga version I realized how good the story actually was.
As Jane Eyre is one of my all-time favorite books EVER, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to read this version when I saw it on NetGalley. I mean, Jane Eyre with pictures?!
This is my first ever Manga Classics read and I have to say, they did an amazing job! The story isn't in it's entirety, but the writers managed to keep the integrity of the original story and include all of the most important elements.
Whether you have never read Jane Eyre and would like to start with this version, or if you're like me and have read it several times--I suggest grabbing a copy of this amazing read!
Christine @ Captivated Reading
This is my first ever Manga Classics read and I have to say, they did an amazing job! The story isn't in it's entirety, but the writers managed to keep the integrity of the original story and include all of the most important elements.
Whether you have never read Jane Eyre and would like to start with this version, or if you're like me and have read it several times--I suggest grabbing a copy of this amazing read!
Christine @ Captivated Reading
I am always impressed with how well this graphic novel line stays true to the source material. No filler, nothing completely skipped over, dialog nearly verbatim -- it is so refreshing! It is a wonderful way to introduce new/reluctant readers to stories that last the ages.
The art in this rendition of Bronte's Jane Eyre is beautiful and well researched. All the costumes, hair, and settings are historically accurate. They make the differences in class and circumstances between all the characters easy to see and understand. The adaptation is brilliantly executed.
I highly recommend this entire manga line to anyone who wants to get to know the classics, but has troubles delving through their depths for whatever reason.
The art in this rendition of Bronte's Jane Eyre is beautiful and well researched. All the costumes, hair, and settings are historically accurate. They make the differences in class and circumstances between all the characters easy to see and understand. The adaptation is brilliantly executed.
I highly recommend this entire manga line to anyone who wants to get to know the classics, but has troubles delving through their depths for whatever reason.
My Recommendation: I still prefer the Marvel Illustrated style, but since they didn't deign the Brontë's important enough to adapt before they shuttered, this is a pretty good option. They're a quick refresher on the classics and if they do the job right, which so far both the Manga Classics and the Marvel Illustrated have) they'll make you want to (re)read the originals!
My response: What can I say about this?* It was a great refresher and a fun way to dip my toes into the Brontë's work again without having to commit to a longer read of the entire novel. I talked about the pros of illustrated classics when I read the Marvel Illustrated Jane Austen works (Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Northanger Abbey) and again when I read is when I read the Manga Classics Emma, so there's not much point in rehashing those.
Overall, the adapters and artist did a great job on the adaptation. There were a couple of things that I was like uh that definitely wasn't in the book, i.e. positioning of characters and character interactions. I guess it just has to do with making the stories more accessible to wider audiences.
Check out my other reviews on my book blog at geoffwhaley.com.
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in return for my honest opinion, no additional goods or money were exchanged.
My response: What can I say about this?* It was a great refresher and a fun way to dip my toes into the Brontë's work again without having to commit to a longer read of the entire novel. I talked about the pros of illustrated classics when I read the Marvel Illustrated Jane Austen works (Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Northanger Abbey) and again when I read is when I read the Manga Classics Emma, so there's not much point in rehashing those.
Overall, the adapters and artist did a great job on the adaptation. There were a couple of things that I was like uh that definitely wasn't in the book, i.e. positioning of characters and character interactions. I guess it just has to do with making the stories more accessible to wider audiences.
Check out my other reviews on my book blog at geoffwhaley.com.
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in return for my honest opinion, no additional goods or money were exchanged.
¿Por qué nadie me dijo lo linda que era esta historia?
Hace unos años di por casualidad con una adaptación de la novela, pero solo agarré el final y realmente me parecía deplorable. Hoy, después de leer esta adaptación en manga, tengo muchísimas ganas de leer la novela completa.
Es una historia romántica, con autodescubrimiento, empoderamiento y feminismo. Hay personajes moralmente cuestionables hasta que conoces sus motivos y te hacen recapacitar sobre tus propios juicios. Uno juzga muchas veces sin saber el contexto completo, como sucede al leer este libro.
Personalmente, quedé satisfecha y con ansias de más.
Hace unos años di por casualidad con una adaptación de la novela, pero solo agarré el final y realmente me parecía deplorable. Hoy, después de leer esta adaptación en manga, tengo muchísimas ganas de leer la novela completa.
Es una historia romántica, con autodescubrimiento, empoderamiento y feminismo. Hay personajes moralmente cuestionables hasta que conoces sus motivos y te hacen recapacitar sobre tus propios juicios. Uno juzga muchas veces sin saber el contexto completo, como sucede al leer este libro.
Personalmente, quedé satisfecha y con ansias de más.
