saniyamuz's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Chronic illness, Bullying, Mental illness, and Confinement
stranger_reader's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Bullying
mijtje's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Confinement, Mental illness, Child abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Fire/Fire injury
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I’m glad to have finished because 1) it’s finally over and 2) I can say I’ve read Jane Eyre! I maybe should’ve DNFd but I was stubborn and kept hoping it would get better with how many people love it. I had an especially hard time towards the end when the story takes a large turn and Jane’s story became really slow/tedious.
Now please enjoy the majority of my random thoughts that played on a loop throughout:
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Child abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, Religious bigotry, and Confinement
Minor: Death of parent
treehouselibrary's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Classism, Confinement, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Suicide and Physical abuse
thewillowwood's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Classism, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Abandonment, Ableism, Antisemitism, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Confinement, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship
lorendushku's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I really enjoyed this book; I liked the dark atmosphere, the innovative story (for the time), and Jane as a character who remains true to her values and her beliefs, even when it is difficult to do so, an admirable quality.
I was also surprised to discover that this is not only a love story, but also a compendium of Victorian literature with long descriptions, a dark atmosphere, and a hidden religious moral for the women of the time.
My favorite character in the book was Jane herself. She is a strong, independent, and intelligent woman who remains faithful to herself even when she faces massive hardships in her life. I also liked that she was so well characterized that I was able to feel all of her emotions during the course of the story.
My favorite scenes in the book are the encounters between Mr. Rochester and Jane in the park and their conversations. These scenes are full of tension and chemistry, and they really give you a sense of the connection between the two. They are full of passion, wit, and intelligence. The two characters have a deep connection, and their conversations are always engaging.
From this book, I learned that it is important to be true to yourself and to never give up on your dreams, and also that love can overcome all obstacles.
Overall, I highly recommend Jane Eyre. It is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.
Moderate: Child abuse
goodchivesonly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Bullying, Mental illness, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, and Child abuse
marageorge's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Confinement and Mental illness
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Suicide, and Death of parent
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Child death
Minor: Death of parent and Fire/Fire injury