writer_a_fox's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kerryanndunn's review against another edition
3.0
2020 Review: Charlotte Brontë is SO EXTRA.
2009 Review: I just finished Jane Eyre. This is the second time I've read it and the first time I read it I think I was in my late teens/early 20s. On this second reading it has lost a star in my review. I really liked it, but it's not amazing.
There were inconsistencies in the character of Jane that bothered me this go round. When she was with Rochester she was so capable, with him wrapped around her little finger, controlling his every move, all while making him think that HE was controlling everything. I don't think I realized that when I read this book as a young woman. Jane is strong enough to hold to her beliefs and leave Rochester when necessary and makes it through trials of destitution. But then she loses her strength and assertiveness when it comes to St. John Rivers. She does everything he tells her to do because she wants to please him and he was of moral character. I don't really get as a character why she would do that? She had no love for him. Why would she feel so compelled to obey him? It didn't feel right to me. That Rivers family portion of the book dragged for me. I don't like Jane with them. I just want her to get back to Rochester!
I did really like the book. The gothic mystery of it all and the passion make for a great read. I love reading a book at different times of life and coming away with different views.
2009 Review: I just finished Jane Eyre. This is the second time I've read it and the first time I read it I think I was in my late teens/early 20s. On this second reading it has lost a star in my review. I really liked it, but it's not amazing.
There were inconsistencies in the character of Jane that bothered me this go round. When she was with Rochester she was so capable, with him wrapped around her little finger, controlling his every move, all while making him think that HE was controlling everything. I don't think I realized that when I read this book as a young woman. Jane is strong enough to hold to her beliefs and leave Rochester when necessary and makes it through trials of destitution. But then she loses her strength and assertiveness when it comes to St. John Rivers. She does everything he tells her to do because she wants to please him and he was of moral character. I don't really get as a character why she would do that? She had no love for him. Why would she feel so compelled to obey him? It didn't feel right to me. That Rivers family portion of the book dragged for me. I don't like Jane with them. I just want her to get back to Rochester!
I did really like the book. The gothic mystery of it all and the passion make for a great read. I love reading a book at different times of life and coming away with different views.
rebeglez's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
daeschrama's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
embem_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
5.0
Ein richtig richtig gutes Buch! Ich liebe Charlotte Brontës Schreibstil, ihre Sprache ist so schön und so treffend und witzig und beweist, wie scharfsinnig sie selber ist.
Die Geschichte macht in ihrer Unvorhersehbarkeit süchtig und es war eine Freude, Jane auf ihrere Reise zu begleiten. Jane selbst ist eine bemerkenswerte junge Frau, die resolut sagt, was sie denkt und ihre Meinung auch bei Widerstand durchringt. Sie ist gewissenhaft und beschäftigt sich viel damit, das Richtige zu tun, auch wenn sie dafür Opfer bringen muss. Sie kennt Entbehrung und bricht dennoch nicht unter Einsamkeit und Verachtung zusammen.
Neben der Geschichte beschäftigt Brontë sich mit vielen Themen wie Freundschaft vs. Familie, natürliche Anlagen vs. Eigeninitative an sich gu arbeiten, Stolz und Erwartungen (eigene und anderer) und immer und immer wieder Religion. Sie nutzt Charaktere, um wunderbare Wahrheiten in die Geschichte einfließen zu lassen und so den Leser dazu anzuregen, selber über Gott, "the Maker" nachzudenken. Dabei kritisiert sie einige Irrlehren und Irrglauben und zeigt, wie gefährlich Religion sein kann, wenn sie ohne Beziehung zu Gott ausgelebt wird.
Die Geschichte macht in ihrer Unvorhersehbarkeit süchtig und es war eine Freude, Jane auf ihrere Reise zu begleiten. Jane selbst ist eine bemerkenswerte junge Frau, die resolut sagt, was sie denkt und ihre Meinung auch bei Widerstand durchringt. Sie ist gewissenhaft und beschäftigt sich viel damit, das Richtige zu tun, auch wenn sie dafür Opfer bringen muss. Sie kennt Entbehrung und bricht dennoch nicht unter Einsamkeit und Verachtung zusammen.
Neben der Geschichte beschäftigt Brontë sich mit vielen Themen wie Freundschaft vs. Familie, natürliche Anlagen vs. Eigeninitative an sich gu arbeiten, Stolz und Erwartungen (eigene und anderer) und immer und immer wieder Religion. Sie nutzt Charaktere, um wunderbare Wahrheiten in die Geschichte einfließen zu lassen und so den Leser dazu anzuregen, selber über Gott, "the Maker" nachzudenken. Dabei kritisiert sie einige Irrlehren und Irrglauben und zeigt, wie gefährlich Religion sein kann, wenn sie ohne Beziehung zu Gott ausgelebt wird.
christinass's review against another edition
3.0
pretty prose but once jane finished school i didn't really care for the story anymore. her "beloved" was bleugh
sherrydurham's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
favvn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The 3 stars is probably being generous considering I slogged my way through this, but it had its humorous moments in between all the fog and overbearing Christianity. Still awaiting the day someone recognizes the sheer stupid, situational irony between Jane and Rochester on film, but I guess to laugh at them would be to condone the mad woman in the attic? Idk. Jane Eyre is a Gothic Comedy is the hill I'll die on.
Jane's big speech to Rochester must've been a thing to behold in its original time, though. Oh to witness that original audience response....
Jane's big speech to Rochester must've been a thing to behold in its original time, though. Oh to witness that original audience response....
deli678's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
5.0