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ec_holland's review against another edition
4.0
this is one of my favorite gothic novels of all time for a myriad of reasons, but coming back to jane feels comforting.
reading with a modern eye, yes a lot of the book is dated and Rochester is particularly vile throughout most of his appearances in the first 75% of the book - but he isn’t the point, right?
jane, for when it was written, was taking steps that most women wouldn’t dream of in order to protect herself and better herself. imagine never being able to even consider independent dreams and reading a book where the heroine declines the advancement of a man in exchange for her own self respect? she’s an astonishing character for the time period!
reading with a modern eye, yes a lot of the book is dated and Rochester is particularly vile throughout most of his appearances in the first 75% of the book - but he isn’t the point, right?
jane, for when it was written, was taking steps that most women wouldn’t dream of in order to protect herself and better herself. imagine never being able to even consider independent dreams and reading a book where the heroine declines the advancement of a man in exchange for her own self respect? she’s an astonishing character for the time period!
erinastin's review against another edition
4.0
Jane Eyre has become one of my all-time favorite literary heroines. I really don't have anything original to add that hasn't already been said about this book, but I am so happy to have read it.
swanwords's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Forever one of my favorite classics.
themeadowlibrary's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? No
5.0
pdxpiney's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Impressive narration distinguishes the many characters. Novel itself is romantic, overstuffed with gothic elements, but redeemed by the character development and ruminations on ethics and morality.
evadora's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
aurorarose_minnie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75