This book sucks This book sucks. This is the worst piece of filth I've ever read in my short life. Jane Eyre is a big pansy. Mr. Rochester is compensating.
Not What I Expected - A Bit Dull And Wordy A young girl is orphaned as a baby and is entrusted to her uncle and his family. When her uncle dies, it falls to her aunt to provide her care. Unfortunately, her aunt despises the young girl and eventually finds a way to send the young girl away. The young girl, Jane Eyre, enters a boarding school for girls of less significant means and it is there she can truly begin to take charge of her life and where her adventures, so to speak, begin.
Jane Eyre did catch me up immediately and keep me involved through the first half of the book. It moved fairly quickly. However, I thought the story dragged a bit about halfway and throughout the second half. Personally, I found the book suffered from what most Romance era and Gothic writers had an affinity for: why use 5 words when 15 or 20 will do. The novel became wordy and overlong at times and I found myself putting it down for long periods of time. Quite frankly, I think the story is better told in the myriad of movies that have been released. I am quite at a loss as to exactly why this novel is such the classic it is.
The character of Jane Eyre bothered me as well, but I think she was more truthfully written and my dislike reflects the wordy nature of the book. Jane is morally strong - and that is to be admired - but she is so emotionally cold - I never imagined her being "in love," passionate or otherwise. Even though she states she is in love, there seems to be no passion or fire. What an oddly matched pair! Though, I get the same feelings when I read Jane Austen, so perhaps readers of Ms. Austen's novels will appreciate this one.
This novel is not all terrible, despite what I've said. It is engaging, though I think parts can be skimmed. Those who absolutely adore Gothic romance will love it. Those of us who find Gothic romance dull and dreary will find this novel less than enchanting.
loved this book In highschool I was assigned Jane Eyre to read&only read the clift notes, even that was interesting enough to bring me back to the book later in the summer when I had more time. It is considered a romance by many people but It's nothing like the little paperbacks that tennybopper girls read. It is a truly interesting book. I never know if I will like the "classics" or not (some just bore me to tears) but this one is a classic for a reason. It's one of the few books I've gone back&read twice. Love it, it takes you on a journey.
