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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

103 reviews

alyssapusateri's review against another edition

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challenging mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0


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marianne_clh's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75


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ayphyx's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This is the book that got me into classic literature.

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nadjaaaahhhh's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced
  • 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? Yes

5.0

problematic age difference but the overall story and jane as a narrator were quite enjoyable 

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edwardian_girl_next_door's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • 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

I first read this book in middle school and was thoroughly unimpressed; but reading it again, I have absolutely fallen in love. I think it's one of those books where you can find little gems tucked away in every time you read it. There's so much commentary on this (rightful) classic that I won't say much, only that I admire Jane's character for not succumbing to things she finds demeaning or morally wrong. She faces so much pressure from her aunt, her school's discipline and Helen Burns' example, Mr. Rochester, and St. John Rivers, but she refuses to bend to anything she doesn't want. As someone who has experienced far-right, high-control religion, I particularly focused on her rejection of the mamby-pamby, turn-the-other-cheek, obedient-until-death attitude represented by Helen Burns and St. John Rivers. She is a real person, not a monolith or symbol, who makes her own way in within the systems she lives in. 

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filipacmiranda's review against another edition

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2.25

Depois de várias recomendações, iniciei a leitura de “Jane Eyre” sem qualquer conhecimento sobre o conteúdo do livro, mas à espera de ler, pela primeira vez, um dos meus clássicos preferidos. Embora não tenha odiado o livro, também não foi ao encontro das minhas expectativas (sem dúvida, elevadas).

Os primeiros capítulos, nos quais ficamos a conhecer a infância de Jane, foram a parte que mais tempo demorei a ler. As descrições sobre os dias passados em Lowood não tiveram, para mim, grande interesse – ainda que sejam relevantes para compreender o caráter e princípios da personagem. 

Mais tarde, quando a narrativa é transportada para Thornfield Hall, o interesse aumenta e as relações estabelecidas com os restantes habitantes da casa assumem o papel central – o que torna a leitura mais agradável. Não obstante o pequeno mistério que se desenrola em torno de Grace Poole e o facto de ter apreciado o crescimento da relação entre Jane e a jovem Adèle, o desenrolar da sua relação com Mr. Rochester e, em especial, o caráter deste último foram-me sempre muito incómodos. 

De forma geral, parece-me justo seria dizer que, mesmo reconhecendo todos os aspetos positivos que são geralmente apontados à personalidade de Jane Eyre, este livro me deixou maioritariamente indiferente e, em alguns momentos, um tanto irritada com personagens específicas. Creio que terei de me despir de quaisquer expectativas, antes de tentar uma releitura. 

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wifescullys's review against another edition

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5.0

Beauty and beast relationship too rashly overleaping societal conventionalities together soulmateism oughhh..

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torgotorgo's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0


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thewillowwood's review against another edition

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dark inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • 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

I loved this book. It has many flaws, to be sure, but it was one that I felt deeply connected to throughout.

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stormystewart's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5


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