Jane Eyre

I see a pattern here. Another unjustly treated child. Again without consequences. The author spend a lot of time describing the abuses Jane has suffered as a child for no end other then to establish that she lived in an unfair environment. Unless there is some cunning element at play or something that latter will play a major role in the story, I don't care.

Also, while I almost felt sympathy for the character, the story is just a romance. Poor girl meets rich guy. They're both ugly. Rich guy seems to like her, but he is eccentric, so she cannot know for sure his feelings.

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Love the language. Now, I don't want to say it was boring. I did find the story interesting but there were some scenes I struggled through. I found I liked the scenes between Jane Eyre and another character. I liked reading the character in action but some of her surrounding descriptions were long winded. I do love Jane Eyre, the character. I do think Orson Wells did an excellent job in the movie though. He hit the male character head on. I could hear him reading the book.

I must say, I read Wuthering Heights before I read Jane Eyre and I absolutely hated it; then I watched a terrible screen adaptation of Jane Eyre that made me wonder how anyone in the world could possibly ever like this story (after seeing a different adaptation and reading the book, I can now conclude that that particular adaptation was just especially poorly done). For these reasons, Jane Eyre actually sat on my shelf for quite a while before I finally gave in and read it. It is my mother-in-law's favorite classic, so I figured it must at least have some redeeming qualities and I eventually acquiesced and began reading it. Having now finished it, I can say that I am glad I did, and that I actually thoroughly enjoyed it! I will likely even read it again at some point - what a happy surprise - and am already thinking about which Bronte book I should try next.

Charlotte's writing is so beautifully descriptive and engaging and her world-building so engrossing that you can picture every element of the story so vividly. Her characters come alive on the page. I found myself thinking the first few chapters about Jane's childhood reminded me of the first few chapters of Dickens' David Copperfield. I couldn't help but like Jane, just as I couldn't help but like David. Rochester has his issues, of course, but is also a well written, well developed, complex character and the story itself is a good one. I would definitely recommend it for someone who wants to get lost in a good book for a while!

There are a couple of words / ideas that have not “aged well” present in the book, and there is a significant age difference between the male and female leads that might be disturbing for some. Trigger warnings would include narcissism and spiritual abuse.

I'm a sucker for a soft-spoken and introspective but also strong and opinionated heroine. I typically get bored with “classic romances,” but this one I like because its simply a part of Jane's life, not the soul defining moment in an otherwise non-interesting life (also, I think it's awesome that they fall in love because they have really good conversations and not that Romeo/Juliet lust across a crowded room nonsense and also that when Mr. Rochester keeps professing his love and singing her songs she's like, “settle down dude, stop being so emotional, you need to approach this marriage thing logically”). Also there are crazy people and fires...

'‘¿Todavía era feo el señor Rochester a mis ojos? No, lector. La gratitud y muchas asociaciones amenas y agradables convirtieron su cara en e objeto que más me gustaba contemplar;su presencia en una habitación la animabda más que el que fuego más vivo''
Voy a dar una sinopsis muy corta sobre este libro porque seguramente ya todos saben de qué se trata.
Jane Eyre, una huérfana, vive en la casa de su horrorosa tía y sus insoportables primos, que no dejan de molestarla. Sorpresivamente, Jane no se queda para nada callada (como tendría que ser), y les responde a sus insultos inteligentemente. Dadas estas escenas repetidas, la mandan al Internado Lowood donde pasa hambre, pero también hace amigos y aprende francés, a coser, a pintar y muchas otras utilidades. Encuentra un trabajo en Thornfield Hall, gran mansión del señor Rochester, donde se encuentra un misterio que lo puede cambiar todo.

Personalmente me parece que los personajes fueron el fuerte de la esta novela.Vamos a empezar por Jane:
Es un personaje simplemente sublime, tan apasionada y llena de ideas, pero simple a su manera, pura de corazón, no muy ambiciosa, solo lo necesario.
Es todo lo contrario a mí, pero creo que podríamos ser muy buenas amigas.
Edward Rochester: Lo amé completamente, todos sus defectos creo que hacen que sea un hombre más fuerte. Me relaciono tanto con él, a diferencia de Jane. Su carácter es de admirar.
No puedo hablar de otros personajes, porque además de estos dos, todo los otros se me hicieron muy planos, algo que no me gustó tanto.

Este libro fue muy fácil de leer, aunque no volás leyéndola, el vocabulario no es para nada difícil. Disfruté cada momento de este libro, una obra maestra.
‘‘Se supone que las mujeres hemos de ser serenas por lo general, pero nosotras tenemos sentimientos igual que los hombres. Necesitamos ejercitar nuestras facultades y necesitamos espacio para nuestros esfuerzos tanto como ellos. Demuestra estrechez de miras por parte de nuestros más afortunados congéneres el decir que deberíamos limitarnos a preparar postres y tejer medias, tocar el piano y bordar bolsos. Es imprudente condenarnos o reírse de nosotras, si pretenden elevarse por encima de lo que dictan las costumbres para su sexo''

The beginning is a little slow, but once Jane comes to Thornfield, I didn't want to put the book down. Jane is her own strong person and I enjoyed reading her story and Mr. Rochester's, although at times it was frustrating as what is so obvious to the reader is not necessarily so to Jane or Rochester.

wow... just amazing! I didn't expect to love it as much as I did. it was perfect! Jane is so smart and witty and ahead of her time - just like the author. I can't wait to read Villete.
oh and the ending is so nice. loved it loved loved it!!!

I can easily and without hesitating say though that it warrantly needs more than 5 stars

This book hasn't lived up my expectations. I think it has aged poorly or, rather than our present day frame of mind is very far away from the author back in 1847 when it was first published. Jane Eyre has been often described as kind of a Victorian feminist icon. While it's true that she's got her own way of thinking, I find some traits in her that differ a lot from what we consider now an independent woman ( I resent the use of the term “empowered”). But that isn't necessarily the author's fault but a true reflection of the British society back in the day. I'm talking about the eagerness of Jane to belong to Rochester, Thus, although I can see why this novel is appealing to many people ( specially women), it is not my cup of tea. Besides I hate so many dialogue with Adele being in French without any translation.

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Este libro no ha cumplido las expectativas que tenía depositadas en él. Creo que ha envejecido mal, o más bien que nuestra forma de pensar en la actualidad está muy distante de la que tenía la autora en 1847, cuando se publicó la novela originalmente. La protagonista ha sido descrita como un cierto icono del feminismo victoriano. Aunque ciertamente posee una forma de pensar y actuar propia, encuentro que en otros aspectos ( como su anhelo de entregarse a Rochester), dista mucho de lo que ahora se considera una mujer independiente (no me gusta el término «empoderada»). Por tanto, aunque entiendo que una parte importante del público, especialmente femenino, encuentre atractivo el libro, no es mi caso. Además, en el original en inglés, que es la versión que he leído, encontré irritante que las conversaciones con Adele se dejasen en francés sin traducir, ya que no entiendo el idioma.

Beautifully written! Interesting plot. Complex characters. A part of me wishes I'd read this sooner, but I also feel that I read it at the right time. I found Jane very relatable and I really like that Jane is satisfied with herself and who she is. I also have such a soft spot for Helen who seems to really help Jane mature. Although I'm not fond of the romance of this book I really enjoy the character development.

Para gostar desse livro, o ideal teria sido me colocar ali, em 1847.
Não consegui fazer isso e por isso não consegui gostar.
Durante toda a leitura só consegui pensar como todo mundo ali era babaca, Jane Eyre meio trouxa e os homens que se envolveram com ela eram, no mínimo, grandes FDP.
Entendo que é coisa de época, mas não consegui não me chocar que ninguém ali entendia que não é não, que se deve tratar qualquer ser humano com o mínimo de respeito.

Durante boa parte do livro, os seus pretendentes amorosos a tratavam mal, e sua resposta era “estou certa que ele não fez isso por maldade, mas por questão de principios. Ele é uma ótima pessoa”

Depois que ela descobriu que (algo muito horrível sobre o mocinho) no dia do seu casamento, o até então noivo, era casado e trancava a própria esposa no sótão e por isso não haveria mais casamento. ela ficou se culpando, pensando que o pobre do mocinho devia agora odiá-la.
Em outro trecho, ele sugeriu algo que poderia manchar sua reputação que jane virasse sua amante, o pensamento dela foi “omeudeus, se eu recusar ele vai ficar muito triste”

O ponto alto dessa história foi contar a história de Jane Eyre, uma órfã em busca da independência e como ela consegue ser dona de si naquela época.

Enfim, Rachel de 2017 acredita que até os últimos 98% do livro, Jane só conseguiu se envolver com babacas abusivos, e por isso não conseguiu apreciar uma obra de 1847 como uma obra escrita em 1847
(se você conseguir fazer esse desprendimento, provavelmente vá gostar bem mais que eu)

Me Reading this at 17 years old: This is a Romance

Me Reading this in my 30s: This is a social critique of class, sexuality, racism, feminism, and above all critique of religion in particular a critical view of Calvanism which was popular at the time. I was cheering Jane on every time she spoke up for herself! This was a novel about taking and finding power and control in your life. During a time which women had power and control over almost nothing, especially women without relations and/or wealth. Love Jane! Love MMC less and less as I get older and wiser. But 17 year old me was sure into it.

Dear lord, why didn't I read this book sooner?

Clearly, one of the best reading experiences there can be is when you find a book that makes you express yourself physically while reading. And this definitively happened while I was reading Jane Eyre. Every time I felt outraged, or filled with warn feelings or completely desperate for things to work out, my body of its own volition had to let out a scream, hit my reading table or just get the goofiest smile on. Reading Jane Eyre feels like that.

What I specially like about this novel is how real it treats life. Jane Eyre is very aware of her position in the world and how it works, and never aspires to more than she thinks she deserves, or that she'll get. And everything that happens to Jane, and the rest of the characters as well, is very real as well. From the happiest moments to the most miserable times. And it's very refreshing to find that. It's a very honest book.

I also loved how, despite everything that happened, she always stayed true to her own, passionate self. I find that a very hard mission in life, and I admire her for that.

In other words, this is my new favorite book. Also, please go read it.

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A book that I loved, an absolute must read, and now a favorite of mine. It's a book that will live on my shelves forever and I would re-read in the future. I would pick up anything else by this author without question. This book is now one of my all-time favorites,

I don't know why I waited so long to read this classic!

The story of Jane's life was beautifully told. From her childhood to her time shared with Mr. Rochester.

I couldn't put it down! I always had to know what happened next.

Now I know why this is considered a timeless classic.

This is a hard no from me.
I really liked Jane and the writing was fine, and anything that didn't involved the romance was easily a *** read, but Rochester is a toxic, manipulative, gaslighting prick.

I don't care that he sorta, kinda stops being a complete dick after he loses everything. He's a raging jealous creep even then.

The way psychosis is described in this book is disgusting and offensive. A complete dehumanizing of the person. For instance using the following to describe someone “beastly”, “savage”, “snarling”, “standing up on their hind legs”. WTF.

I really, really don't get why everyone stans this book so hard. From gross classism to unbridled misogyny to straight up abuse. Yuck. No.

This is a beautifully written book about Jane Eyre. However, I didn't quite enjoy the romance. At first it was exciting, but once they confessed their love, the way they acted I just didn't like. Especially Mr. Rochester. Some people would say that this is a feminist book, but concerning the romance I don't think so. Mr. Rochester seems to try to change her physically into someone she isn't. Later, St John tries to do change her personality-wise. I liked how the story ends, however, as people change after certain events.

Also, I wished Jane expressed her opinion more than she did the few times in the novel. Yes, there were a few passages that are empowering women, but some other times she retells a some parts without any of her own thoughts and opinions to enable the reader to retrace her actions.

Jane also addresses the issue of prejudice. One topic that continues throughout the novel is the prejudice towards poor people. It starts with Jane's opinion when she was a child and under the influence of Mrs. Reed and her children. Later, she was poor hersself and meets someone with that attitude. Jane, then, explains beautifully why some people might have prejudices and why they are so difficult to get rid of.

All in all, the novel was beautiful and I enjoyed reading it. I do recommend it for people who do not mind romance.

Just listened to this book via audible. The narration was fantastic and it is such a wonderfully written novel. I loved listening to it and knitting along to Jane's story. I hadn't read it since high school, and its always interesting to revisit a book and find how your own life journey can change how you experience a book.