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A review by fa1th_
Manga Classics: Jane Eyre by Crystal S. Chan, Charlotte Brontë
dark
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
Great gateway for those who are new to the original story, or simply would like another adaptation of the Bronte classic.
I enjoyed this version very much! I must confess that I was rather new to the classic Jane Eyre, still haven't actually sit down and read the book, but was vaguely familiar with the plot. I think the form of manga adaptation and the art style must have brightened the story up a bit, it was lighter and funnier to consume, which was the point. This was an easy-to-read companion for me to get to know it better, and I appreciated it. Though a small nitpick of mine was some of the character designs, mostly the side characters, the costumes and hairstyles were so manga-fy like it was not period-accurate AT ALL lol. But at least miss Jane Eyre got that classic Victorian hairstyle and the V shape shoulder line that so many Victorian dresses at the time had.
I enjoyed this version very much! I must confess that I was rather new to the classic Jane Eyre, still haven't actually sit down and read the book, but was vaguely familiar with the plot. I think the form of manga adaptation and the art style must have brightened the story up a bit, it was lighter and funnier to consume, which was the point. This was an easy-to-read companion for me to get to know it better, and I appreciated it. Though a small nitpick of mine was some of the character designs, mostly the side characters, the costumes and hairstyles were so manga-fy like it was not period-accurate AT ALL lol. But at least miss Jane Eyre got that classic Victorian hairstyle and the V shape shoulder line that so many Victorian dresses at the time had.