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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

229 reviews

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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dark emotional tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I loved this book! It made me think and feel deeply, and obsessively read reviews afterward. Jane was such a strong, spirited, meek character who tried to stay true to herself. Her love interests were deeply problematic, and some of her choices frustrated me beyond belief, but for a traumatized nineteen year old girl in the 1800s, she was doing her best. This book comes with a lot of trigger warnings, including mental illness, racism, abuse, and religious trauma. I savored the honest thoughts and questions about how to relate to God, what it means to be a moral person, and how to balance principles and feelings. I am also obsessed with the intense social commentary on women's rights, roles, equality, and finances, as well as power dynamics in relationships. The prose was exquisite and so very quoteable. The symbolism was moving and I was engrossed in all the gothic drama. Through my modern lens, I wished some things could have been different, but all in all, it was an excellent reading experience. The 2011 film is lovely as well!

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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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

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Strong character development: Yes

I have never known the power of brooding before now.

It truly was so sad to read the tale of a girl/woman so desperate for love and kindness that she becomes a ride or die as soon as someone shows her any affection.  When she begged her aunt on her deathbed-- and to be turned away!  The audacity.

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Beautifully written yet acute in its more cerebral observations. I probably would have enjoyed it more if it was just about Jane going on different adventures and Ratchester fell off his horse and died

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I have so many thoughts about this book
R’s maybe creepy but also it’s sweet
St. J is wild
Would’ve been a orange fan probs
Girl power Ig? But we’re 19

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ugh rochester <3 <3 <3

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