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Summary: Not far from Charles Dickens.
Review: Well, I can't call Charlotte Bronte another Marlowe, Shakespeare, or Dickens. But what I will call her is a very close runnerup. Bronte masterfully shows us a young girl's growth in an abusive environment to a mature an admirable woman. The images are deep and convincing. The scene where Jane forgives her abusive aunt is very touching and memorable. Bronte also strikes us with the complex Rochester. Perhaps Bronte's greatest accomplishment is how she makes Jane such a Christ like figure. It is interesting that this novel came out in 1847. It is also possible to wonder if this work inspired Charles Dickens' masterpiece "David Copperfield" (1850).
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Summary: A Great Story
Review: I know, trite title for a review. I'm 14 and I just saw the play Jane Eyre. I immediately wanted to read the book (even if it was confusing and boring), and so I bought the only copy Borders had: the pinkish paperback one. I'm not even a third of the way through it, but it is SO great! It's not boring at all, it's clear, not confusing, and it's a terrific story! I would just recommend that you don't buy the paperback because it's really cheap paper and it'll rip easily. I recommend buying a hardcover copy that you can keep forever.
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Summary: Determined to follow her conscience
Review: This book is full of mystery and romance. I have never read anything like it before. It really captivated me. Jane Eyre is true to what she knows is right, no matter how hard the consequences may be. She is poor and plain, yet she doesn't use that as an excuse to live with the man she loves in an improper relationship. She shows rare strength of character and wisdom when she literally runs away from temptation. She knows if she stays with Mr. Rochester, she will never be able to be truly happy, and that despite his promises to the contrary, that she will lose his respect, and she will lose her self-respect. She gives up everything to do what she knows is right, and in the end, she is rewarded in unexpected ways. I will not tell you more because I don't want to spoil it for you. Despite the lessons in this book, it is not moralistic and preachy. It is very well written, and a very enjoyable read. I would recommend it to anyone. I wish I had read it as a teenager!
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Summary: YAY!
Review: This book was SO wonderful! I was unsure about it at first because just the size of it intimidated me, but it had so many good values in it, and such a wonderful plot that just drew you in from the beginning. I would reccomend this book to anyone! I happen to be a big fan of romance, and this definately satisfied me romantically. The relationship that forms in this book is beautiful, and something I shall strive for in my own life.
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Summary: Jane Eyre--A Century Before Her Time
Review: Before it was fashionable or even acceptable to be an intelligent women in command of herself, Charlotte Bronte created Jane Eyre, a heroine unsurpassed in courage, dignity, wisdom and self-containment. Bronte didn't resort to stereotypes of the day by creating a beautiful but wan heroine with giddy, sensual, flirtatious or fickle allure, but rather a woman who earns the reader's respect with her naive and quiet candor, her wit and constancy. Even her plainness, mediocre physical appearance and lack of skill become endearing as Jane is created to be real. However, though I respected Jane, the tale was so sluggish in the beginning that I almost stopped reading. Most characters were dull or too unlikable, and the storyline, though of interest to me, was blandly written. It was the entrance of the tempermental and ugly Rochester that sparked my attention. The dynamics and chemistry between Jane and Rochester are the best I've experienced between two characters in a novel. Their relationship was far deeper than most romances written in the novels of Jane Austen or Georg Elliot, as Bronte explores the characters' thoughts and feelings more than she does their economic dilemmas. Having read this novel innumerous times, I count it amongst the most satisfying and engaging of the stories I've known. Not only do I collect hardcover copies of it, I also own every movie made from the book (5 to date, I believe). It isn't necessarily a flawless novel, but it is passionate, haunting and stirring in its very imperfection.
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Summary: Jane Eyre
Review: One of my all time favorites. I couldn't put it down. If you like period pieces you will love this one.
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Summary: A MUST Read!
Review: I adore this book. I read on a whim, it was one of the books in my bookshelf that I had not yet read, so I took it down and started to read. Within a few minutes I was so wrapped up in this novel that I did not leave my bedroom for 3 hours. Jane Eyre was a terrific tale of romance and bad luck. I have read it countless of times now, and every single time I have cried. I would definately reccommend this book to anyone! Please, please, please read! You will not regret it, I swear!
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Summary: surprisingly enjoyable..
Review: I had steered clear from Jane Eyre because I had imagined it was some frivilous Victorian-era romance novel, suitable only to junior high school girls. Well I'm glad I invested the time to prove that was wrong! Jane Eyre is, ultimately, a story of human values and the serious choices in life we all must make from time to time. While not an especially plausible story, it is moving and thought-provoking. I certainly think it would make for required reading for all teenagers; it delivers an excellent message (IMHO) contrary to what seems an obsession of young(er) people of money, good-looks, and "independence at all costs". As a slight demerit, Jane Eyre isn't the best written novel. Some of the characterizations are weak, and the novel lacks the powerful prose of the works from George Eliott. And the story is a bit wobbly in the beginning. But put all this aside and enjoy.
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Summary: Jane Eyre: An English Masterpiece
Review: Jane Eyre is a classic tale of a young girl abused by her aunt and sent away to become a governess. She meets a cynical, odd man named Edward Rochester. His ward, Adele is a delight and quite charming. Almost like a Bonnie Butler. At Thornfield (Rochester's home) secrets unfold and hurt is contagious. A true masterpiece of English literature written by a great author. A book that will not soon be forgotten.
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Summary: A favourite
Review: I heard this as a play when I was 4, and searched the school library for a copy at age 9, much to the Rev Mothers disapproval. I Loved it, and still do. This book has everything mystery, romance, and loads of passion. No wonder the Victorians disapproved.
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