Title: Jane Eyre
Author: Charlotte Bronte
Published: 1847
Genre: Classic Fiction
Grade Level: Adult
-Movie Rating: PG-13
Audiobook:
Read by: Thandie Newton
Length: 19 hrs 13 min
Recommend: Yes!
Blurb (from goodreads):
Orphaned as a child, Jane has felt an outcast
her whole young life. Her courage is tested once again when she arrives at
Thornfield Hall, where she has been hired by the brooding, proud Edward
Rochester to care for his ward Adèle. Jane finds herself drawn to his troubled
yet kind spirit. She falls in love. Hard.
But there is a terrifying secret inside the
gloomy, forbidding Thornfield Hall. What Rochester hiding from Jane? Will Jane
be left heartbroken and exiled once again?
My Scores:
Writing Style: Top Notch
This is one of the books I read for my English
classes this semester, but for me it's my fourth time through. This is one of
my favorite books of all time! There are not enough good things I can say about
it that would satisfy me.
The writing is exquisite. Every sentence has a
meaning and a purpose for being there. Some may feel that the pacing is slow,
but for this time-period it’s actually quite fast-paced.
Those forced to read
this novel in high school either do not appreciate the time period or they are missing
the symbolism embedded throughout the work. I know I missed a few, even though
it was my fourth time through.
Characters: Absolutely Amazing
I love these characters! They’re so damaged and
flawed and screwed up in the head. It’s so hard to give an actuate analysis of
them without spoilers.
With Jane Eyre, we have a whole history. We
understand why she is depressed, slightly guarded, and emotionally repressed.
However, Mr. Rochester is shrouded with mystery. You don’t really understand
his character until after you lose your sympathy towards him. He gets a bad reputation
from the public because of that, but I would cation you to really try and put
yourself in his place before passing judgement. I'm talking to you, Merphy Napier!
If you would like an analysis
*with spoilers* here is a link my psychological profile for the characters in
the novel (a project I did for college):
Plot:
So Many Plot Twists
Keep in mind that this novel was written like a
memoir. The original title was Jane Eyre: An Autobiography. That’s why it gives
a complete history of Jane Eyre’s life. Personally, I found it fascinating,
while I know others would wish that her past was simply explained in a brief flashback
or two. If you can’t tell by my past reviews, I’m down with a good memoir, so I
guess it just depends on your preference.
Also, when the twists hit, they hit hard! And
the novel doesn’t lose its appeal once you know them, it only makes it more
interesting. Suddenly you understand so much more about the characters, Mr.
Rochester in particular.
Overall:
Totally Obsessed
It’s definitely one of the better classics if you
have to read one for school. Personally, it’s one of my favorite books of all
time.
I also feel it’s one of the more misinterpreted books because some feel
that the romantic relationship featured is a toxic relationship. I respectfully
disagree and would encourage others to take a second look at Mr. Rochester. This
disagreement between readers inspired my project for college this semester
where I made a website featuring my psychological profiles for the characters in
the novel (*with spoilers*)
Goodreads Rating: 10 out of 5 stars, lol!
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