Jane Eyre

I have seen many TV and movie adaptations of Jane Eyre, but this was my first time reading the novel that those were based on and what a treat it was. I thought I might be a bit bored with it, since I knew all the twists and turns that lie ahead for our intrepid protagonist, but it was her inner monologue which conveys her strength of character and moral judgement, her passions, her utmost feelings of love and despair that captivate you when you read Jane Eyre instead of merely watching a theatrical adaptation. I really liked the story before, but now I think I love it. I know now why Jane Eyre is such a beloved character and why her story is considered more than just another romance to thrill us. The true heart of this novel is Jane's character. The strength she shows in refusing to do wrong, despite every fibre of her being telling her to do otherwise is certainly inspiring and puts truth to the adage that it is much more difficult to do good, than to give in to wrong which is the easier and ‘feel-good' path. I will certainly be rating this book at the height of my ‘classic' novel favourites.