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popsitos928's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? No
5.0
rubymitchell14's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
hestiashoney's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-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? N/A
5.0
hyunc456's review against another edition
5.0
"The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself."
Dear reader, I've officially found one of my favorite books of all time: Charlotte Brontë's masterpiece, Jane Eyre.
Jane's story takes place during Queen Victoria's reign in England, or 1837–1901. The novel opens with her tough childhood as an orphan and her upbringing at the rigorously austere Lowood School, and later when she takes on a position as the governess of Thornfield Hall. There, she meets Mr. Rochester, the dark and arrogant master, "ugly as sin", whom she finds to have an impressively intense mind and, inexplicably, feels herself drawn to, despite his petrifying secret. With this new conflict over love, Jane is forced to confront questions of class, integrity, and staying true to herself.
Contrary to popular belief, Jane Eyre is not merely a romance novel; it's also a coming-of-age tale of a strong and independent female protagonist. It's about her coming to accept herself for who she is and to learn how to accept what her heart yearns for so longingly without betraying her integrity. In my opinion, this book isn't as appreciated for its romance as it is for Jane Eyre's phenomenally written character.
"I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience."
Every page of Jane's narrative is a treasure trove of fiery emotion and intelligence. She doesn't value what is superficial but treasures the intelligible mind and the higher-order connection she has with people. Give us genuine friendships and true love. Jane wouldn't settle for any less, lest it mean subduing her character, which she's cultivated to fierce independence and self-sufficiency.
Both male characters, Mr. Rochester and St. John, while frustrating at times, are evocative in their morals and the motives with which they behave. While their beliefs and sense of honor contrasted with Jane's, they were multifaceted in such a way that Jane could still admire them for their character. Aware of her own faults, Jane has an extraordinary way of viewing others in a light that is neither right nor wrong but through how they came to be that way, which allows her to narrate the other characters with striking clarity.
"I have for the first time found what I can truly love—I have found you. You are my sympathy—my better self— my good angel." Says Rochester to Jane. This is how you write true love--and how could I not love a book with such a line?
Jane Eyre is a novel that is light years ahead of its time—a rare piece of literature in prose and meaning. A masterful, sentimental mix of feminism, independence, and raw, bursting emotion, it is a novel that encourages us to rebel against the present in the name of our sense of selves.
~5 stars.
Dear reader, I've officially found one of my favorite books of all time: Charlotte Brontë's masterpiece, Jane Eyre.
Jane's story takes place during Queen Victoria's reign in England, or 1837–1901. The novel opens with her tough childhood as an orphan and her upbringing at the rigorously austere Lowood School, and later when she takes on a position as the governess of Thornfield Hall. There, she meets Mr. Rochester, the dark and arrogant master, "ugly as sin", whom she finds to have an impressively intense mind and, inexplicably, feels herself drawn to, despite his petrifying secret. With this new conflict over love, Jane is forced to confront questions of class, integrity, and staying true to herself.
Contrary to popular belief, Jane Eyre is not merely a romance novel; it's also a coming-of-age tale of a strong and independent female protagonist. It's about her coming to accept herself for who she is and to learn how to accept what her heart yearns for so longingly without betraying her integrity. In my opinion, this book isn't as appreciated for its romance as it is for Jane Eyre's phenomenally written character.
"I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience."
Every page of Jane's narrative is a treasure trove of fiery emotion and intelligence. She doesn't value what is superficial but treasures the intelligible mind and the higher-order connection she has with people. Give us genuine friendships and true love. Jane wouldn't settle for any less, lest it mean subduing her character, which she's cultivated to fierce independence and self-sufficiency.
Both male characters, Mr. Rochester and St. John, while frustrating at times, are evocative in their morals and the motives with which they behave. While their beliefs and sense of honor contrasted with Jane's, they were multifaceted in such a way that Jane could still admire them for their character. Aware of her own faults, Jane has an extraordinary way of viewing others in a light that is neither right nor wrong but through how they came to be that way, which allows her to narrate the other characters with striking clarity.
"I have for the first time found what I can truly love—I have found you. You are my sympathy—my better self— my good angel." Says Rochester to Jane. This is how you write true love--and how could I not love a book with such a line?
Jane Eyre is a novel that is light years ahead of its time—a rare piece of literature in prose and meaning. A masterful, sentimental mix of feminism, independence, and raw, bursting emotion, it is a novel that encourages us to rebel against the present in the name of our sense of selves.
~5 stars.
ldomo's review against another edition
challenging
funny
inspiring
slow-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
4.75
carterjj's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
yohanab's review against another edition
4.0
Read this only because I had to for my English literature when I was in grade 9. Didn't like it in the beginning. But learning it in a classroom and reviewing it gave one of a kind experience.
parnianmor's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-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
3.75
ulvinde's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0