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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
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I received a free copy in exchange of an honest review.
These collection of mangas are a great way to revisit classics or get the gist of a classic book you haven’t read before but fells like a challenge.
I really enjoyed reading Jane eyre, while it did leave out some favourite quotes and details that are in the book, it really made the setting and the story come to life. It was nice to see them interact with expressions and the art style was gorgeous I could spend hours looking at the details that went into the decors and the characters. While Jane eyre isn’t one of my favourite classics due to the cheating portrayed in the story, I still couldn’t help but enjoy the romance that seemed even more vivid as you could see each character interact and reimagined by the artist.
Totally recommend to people who want to read classics but aren’t a fan of the full texts.
4/5 stars.
I received a free copy in exchange of an honest review.
These collection of mangas are a great way to revisit classics or get the gist of a classic book you haven’t read before but fells like a challenge.
I really enjoyed reading Jane eyre, while it did leave out some favourite quotes and details that are in the book, it really made the setting and the story come to life. It was nice to see them interact with expressions and the art style was gorgeous I could spend hours looking at the details that went into the decors and the characters. While Jane eyre isn’t one of my favourite classics due to the cheating portrayed in the story, I still couldn’t help but enjoy the romance that seemed even more vivid as you could see each character interact and reimagined by the artist.
Totally recommend to people who want to read classics but aren’t a fan of the full texts.
4/5 stars.
Having previously enjoyed another book in this series, and having loved the story of Jane Eyre for many years, it's of no surprise to me that I loved this adaptation.
These Manga adaptations are immensely readable. They convey the bulk of the story (though I will note that a few of the exquisite details from the book are sadly, if understandably, missing) and remove the "classic books are hard to read" factor that put some people off of them. (a quick side note, Jane Eyre is utterly readable even if you generally struggle with classic literature, it's very modern in its writing and pacing).
The drawings are lovely, I really liked the way of dealing with the French dialogue in the book (using double speech bubbles to indicate it), I did like the way 'pretty' vs 'plain' characters were drawn, it was easy to work out where someone's place in society was meant to be.
I'd highly recommend this book, I've added a hard copy to my wishlist!
I received an advance copy for free from NetGalley, on the expectation that I would provide an honest review.
These Manga adaptations are immensely readable. They convey the bulk of the story (though I will note that a few of the exquisite details from the book are sadly, if understandably, missing) and remove the "classic books are hard to read" factor that put some people off of them. (a quick side note, Jane Eyre is utterly readable even if you generally struggle with classic literature, it's very modern in its writing and pacing).
The drawings are lovely, I really liked the way of dealing with the French dialogue in the book (using double speech bubbles to indicate it), I did like the way 'pretty' vs 'plain' characters were drawn, it was easy to work out where someone's place in society was meant to be.
I'd highly recommend this book, I've added a hard copy to my wishlist!
I received an advance copy for free from NetGalley, on the expectation that I would provide an honest review.
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed this adaption of Jane Eyre quite a bit! The artwork was lovely, and the text stays true to the source material (there are a few minor changes, explained in the author's and illustrator's notes at the back, and the changes made sense). The adaption itself absolutely deserves the 5 star rating I'm giving it.
As far as the story goes, well, Jane Eyre is my favorite of the classics, and I can't convince myself to knock off any points for the aspects of the book which always annoyed me. I appreciate how feminist the book was for its time, but the classism is still very present. I know that at the time, the classism was normal, common, and accepted, but it still niggles at my brain. My 20th/21st century sensibilities can't help creeping in! And the romantic aspect? Mr. Rochester is no prize, let me tell you, though I am always happy for Jane because she thinks he is. The Gothicness of the story though - the delicious tension in the story, the "is something supernatural going on here?" aspects, the drama!!! The original Jane Eyre has always been a fun read for me, a grab-the-popcorn kind of read that holds up under rereads, or beautifully illustrated manga adaptions!
As far as the story goes, well, Jane Eyre is my favorite of the classics, and I can't convince myself to knock off any points for the aspects of the book which always annoyed me. I appreciate how feminist the book was for its time, but the classism is still very present. I know that at the time, the classism was normal, common, and accepted, but it still niggles at my brain. My 20th/21st century sensibilities can't help creeping in! And the romantic aspect? Mr. Rochester is no prize, let me tell you, though I am always happy for Jane because she thinks he is. The Gothicness of the story though - the delicious tension in the story, the "is something supernatural going on here?" aspects, the drama!!! The original Jane Eyre has always been a fun read for me, a grab-the-popcorn kind of read that holds up under rereads, or beautifully illustrated manga adaptions!
I really enjoyed this adaptation. It was interesting to see what the author decided to keep from the original.
I read the original version of this book in high school (about 10 years ago), and as far as I can remember the story is accurate.
Jane Eyre is an orphan being raised by her widowed aunt. Her aunt despises her and punishes her frequently. When the opportunity presents itself, Jane is sent away to Lowood School, a school for poor girls with no or only one parent. Jane spends 8 years at the school. She then places an advertisement in the paper for work. The only response is for a job as a governess at Thornwood which Jane accepts. The master of Thornwood, Mr. Rochester, is rarely home and a bit strange. Jane falls in love with him, but she believes that he is too good for her and he is courting another woman. Suddenly Jane must return to her aunt's home as her cousin John has committed suicide and caused her aunt to have a stroke. Her aunt has sent for her. When Jane arrives, her aunt explains why she was so cruel to Jane and then passes in the night. Jane returns to Thornwood where Mr. Rochester proposes to her. On their wedding day, it is revealed that Mr. Rochester is already married and that his wife is mad. Jane refuses to become his mistress and runs away. In doing so, she accidentally discovers her cousins whose father recently passed. He left his fortune to Jane, but being the generous person she is, she splits the inheritance between herself and her three cousins. Her cousin proposes marriage, but she refuses and goes to discover what became of Mr. Rochester. She discovers that his wife set the house on fire and jumped to her death. Mr. Rochester refused to leave the house until he knew everyone had escaped. The staircase collapsed on him, and he lost his left hand and eyesight. Jane doesn't care, and Mr. Rochester proposes again. She accepts and they are married. #NetGalley
Jane Eyre is an orphan being raised by her widowed aunt. Her aunt despises her and punishes her frequently. When the opportunity presents itself, Jane is sent away to Lowood School, a school for poor girls with no or only one parent. Jane spends 8 years at the school. She then places an advertisement in the paper for work. The only response is for a job as a governess at Thornwood which Jane accepts. The master of Thornwood, Mr. Rochester, is rarely home and a bit strange. Jane falls in love with him, but she believes that he is too good for her and he is courting another woman. Suddenly Jane must return to her aunt's home as her cousin John has committed suicide and caused her aunt to have a stroke. Her aunt has sent for her. When Jane arrives, her aunt explains why she was so cruel to Jane and then passes in the night. Jane returns to Thornwood where Mr. Rochester proposes to her. On their wedding day, it is revealed that Mr. Rochester is already married and that his wife is mad. Jane refuses to become his mistress and runs away. In doing so, she accidentally discovers her cousins whose father recently passed. He left his fortune to Jane, but being the generous person she is, she splits the inheritance between herself and her three cousins. Her cousin proposes marriage, but she refuses and goes to discover what became of Mr. Rochester. She discovers that his wife set the house on fire and jumped to her death. Mr. Rochester refused to leave the house until he knew everyone had escaped. The staircase collapsed on him, and he lost his left hand and eyesight. Jane doesn't care, and Mr. Rochester proposes again. She accepts and they are married. #NetGalley
For this one also I would have loved colors more, but ok, we are talking about Jane Eyre here anyway... She was far too pretty as Rochester was in the end, but I liked the manga all the same.
Anche per questo avrei preferito un manga a colori, ma ok, sempre di Jane Eyre stiamo parlando. La protagonista era decisamente disegnata troppo carina, come anche Rochester alla fine, ma mi sono piaciuti lo stesso.
THANKS TO NETGALLEY FOR THE PREVIEW!
Anche per questo avrei preferito un manga a colori, ma ok, sempre di Jane Eyre stiamo parlando. La protagonista era decisamente disegnata troppo carina, come anche Rochester alla fine, ma mi sono piaciuti lo stesso.
THANKS TO NETGALLEY FOR THE PREVIEW!
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I received a digital ebook of this novel in exchange for feedback from Netgalley.
I really enjoyed this adaptation of Jane Eyre. The story is, of course, the classic tale, but the art was lovely, and makes this classic story substantially more accessible to enjoy. While perhaps not a substitute for the original-don't use this for your English project, if you just want to enjoy the story, this is a great option!
I also appreciate the end bit discussing the process of adapting the novel to a manga format. It was very nice.
I really enjoyed this adaptation of Jane Eyre. The story is, of course, the classic tale, but the art was lovely, and makes this classic story substantially more accessible to enjoy. While perhaps not a substitute for the original-don't use this for your English project, if you just want to enjoy the story, this is a great option!
I also appreciate the end bit discussing the process of adapting the novel to a manga format. It was very nice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Classism
When I first started college, I realized just how many classics that I managed to skimp out on. I hadn't read any Charles Dickens or barely any Steinbeck outside of high school's required reading. It really started after the premiere of Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak, which took place at the turn of the century. The gothic victorian themes set me on a mission to consume as much gothic, Victorian literature that ever existed. I marched to my university's library and triumphantly snagged Jane Eyre off the shelves, and began reading on a chilly autumn night.
I was not disappointed. Here's the thing, folks. Victorian literature, especially gothic classics like Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights, is that it was written during a time period where everyone was afraid of the dark. Immersing your mind and body in the experience makes for a very interesting reading experience.
Jane Eyre follows an orphaned girl Jane, who was raised by her cruel aunt and suffered constant torment from her nasty little cousins. She is treated like an unwanted nuisance and is constantly labeled an ungrateful liar. Eventually, she is sent away to a decrepit girl's school, where she stays for eight years. When she accepts new employment, she enters the house of the manic and elusive Mr. Rochester.
Without giving anything away, I just want to say that I love Jane Eyre. The protagonist is strong in her convictions, and she strives to honest and true to herself, even if it causes herself pain.
The manga adaptation was extremely well done. The art and the mannerisms were incredibly endearing. I especially enjoyed Jane's character design. The art was done by the masterful SunNeko Lee, and the story adaptation was completed by Crystal S. Chan.
Thank you NetGalley and UDON Entertainment for providing me with this opportunity.
I was not disappointed. Here's the thing, folks. Victorian literature, especially gothic classics like Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights, is that it was written during a time period where everyone was afraid of the dark. Immersing your mind and body in the experience makes for a very interesting reading experience.
Jane Eyre follows an orphaned girl Jane, who was raised by her cruel aunt and suffered constant torment from her nasty little cousins. She is treated like an unwanted nuisance and is constantly labeled an ungrateful liar. Eventually, she is sent away to a decrepit girl's school, where she stays for eight years. When she accepts new employment, she enters the house of the manic and elusive Mr. Rochester.
Without giving anything away, I just want to say that I love Jane Eyre. The protagonist is strong in her convictions, and she strives to honest and true to herself, even if it causes herself pain.
The manga adaptation was extremely well done. The art and the mannerisms were incredibly endearing. I especially enjoyed Jane's character design. The art was done by the masterful SunNeko Lee, and the story adaptation was completed by Crystal S. Chan.
Thank you NetGalley and UDON Entertainment for providing me with this opportunity.
When I read Jan Eyre I gave it 4 stars. I’d give this manga version the same or maybe .1/2 a star more.
I love classics if I am in the right mood. The language is different. Books that today would be a few hundred pages were generally much longer. It’s just a different experience and if the mood isn’t right they can be daunting.
The Classics Manga series helps make the stories a bit easier to read. It’s a more compact format yet none of the important aspects of the story are lost. Jane still has a rough upbringing, still goes away to a school that leads her to a career as a governess. Still finds herself confused about her feelings for her new boss. Still struggles with who she is and where she belongs.
The art work is perfect for the story.
Overall a great way to introduce younger readers to the classics without overwhelming them or just getting in a reading of a classic yourself when you’re not quite in the mood for the wordier and lengthier originals.
I love classics if I am in the right mood. The language is different. Books that today would be a few hundred pages were generally much longer. It’s just a different experience and if the mood isn’t right they can be daunting.
The Classics Manga series helps make the stories a bit easier to read. It’s a more compact format yet none of the important aspects of the story are lost. Jane still has a rough upbringing, still goes away to a school that leads her to a career as a governess. Still finds herself confused about her feelings for her new boss. Still struggles with who she is and where she belongs.
The art work is perfect for the story.
Overall a great way to introduce younger readers to the classics without overwhelming them or just getting in a reading of a classic yourself when you’re not quite in the mood for the wordier and lengthier originals.