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Summary: Craving More Novels as Such
Review: Upon finishing the book, my thoughts have become greatly preoccupied with "Jane Eyre," first-class novel by Charlotte Bronte. I have never considered myself a romance-book lover, but upon reading "Jane Eyre," I crave for more books which explore the idea of social constrains and the power of a heart that brakes them. It serves a great pleasure to read a novel narrated in a first person by a woman whose intellect places her above her position. This is a great book for those who are interested in the behind scenes of human perspective and feelings, associated with their particular situation. To truly get to know the main character, Jane, we have to, and we're glad to, be introduced to her inner thoughts. She narrates as a friend might narrate a story. I particularly enjoyed, or rather was annoyed with, the character developed by Bronte -- St. John, who is more than just plain irritating with his idea of making Jane his "labourer" in a religious mission to India. Was it only me, or did anybody else find his suggestion of a "missionary marriage" ridiculous? Such a stiff man, clashed completely with our heroine, who was rather passionate. Of course, her passion was more expressed in thoughts than actions, which was much more interesting. I liked the novel so much that not two days past when I rented a BBC-TV (1983) adaptation of the book, directed by Julian Aymes and starring Timothy Dalton (great portrayal of Mr. Rochester) and Zelah Clarke, which I highly recommend. I have seen two more adaptations of the book and one, (1997) directed by Rober Young, was a disaster. The second, (1996) directed by Franco Zeffirelli, is all right, but can't compare to the BBC-TV production. I recommend this book widely, not only to those who love classic literature, for to convince them of its worth would be comparatively easy, but to those who might hesitate before taking a book that presents a slower-paced, but more realistic world.
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Summary: Okay
Review: Jane Eyre sounded like a depressed person, and almost all of the people in this book didn't have much personality. Also, the writer discribed to much things.
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Summary: Disagree with author, but still a good book
Review: The main theme of Jane Eyre is that happiness and contentment can be found during our lives on earth. This is shown in the fact that Jane led a very discontented and sad childhood, but she found happiness in her relationship with Mr. Rochester. This theme also came out very strongly through Jane's cousin John. He was so dedicated to serving God and being a missionary that he asked Jane to marry him because he thought she was a hard worker. He didn't love her, but he believed that serving God came before his own happiness. The book makes it seem as though this is wrong, because in the end John goes to India by himself and does not enjoy the rest of his life. It is presented as though Jane did the fulfilling and satisfying thing by marrying Mr. Rochester, and John did the good but unhappy thing by becoming a missionary in India. Obviously, it is not good to marry someone that you don't love, but Charlotte Bronte seems to take this to the extreme by saying that unless you get married to the person you love, you will not lead a satisfied life. In truth, if you lead a life dedicated to serving and praising God, you will have a satisfied life. It is not just people and circumstances that can make us happy, but a close relationship with God. Nevertheless, I thought that Jane Eyre was a very good book. There was always a little hint of mystery to keep the reader interested, and the book presented some interesting ideas to think about. Jane Eyre did a good job of presenting Charlotte Bronte's ideas, and it is a very well-written, descriptive book.
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Summary: Almost unbelievable.
Review: Jane Eyre is the rarest kind of novel - one that conveys boundless emotion without stumbling too far into darkness and misery. Plain and poor, Jane works as a governess in the house of Mr Rochester, a brooding and temperamental man with a dark secret, and eventually falls in love with her wealthy employer. She looks to the future and begins to overcome the unhappiness that has plagued her all her life, but Rochester's shady past comes back and brings everything down again. But unlike in the author's sister Emily's Wuthering Heights, this sadness neither dominates nor concludes the book when all is resolved in a happy, if somewhat bittersweet, ending. The real brilliance of Jane Eyre lies in the characters - we can all see ourselves, or our aspirations, reflected in Jane, who overcomes her circumstances to find happiness.
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Summary: Enticing and brilliant
Review: This is one of the most brilliant classics ever published.It is romantic yet exciting and mysterious.A must for anyone who likes a classic entailed with romance,mystery,unrelentless fervor and upheavals.A must for everyone!
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Summary: One of the best classics around
Review: What an amazing book!! Jane Eyre is a compelling and romantic story of a young girl. Unlike other romantic fiction, the characters in this story are likeable, yet flawed. Readers can relate to Jane Eyre's feelings of jealousy, love,and sorrow. I'd recommend this novel to everyone who loves a story with mystery, love or a Gothic theme.
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Summary: There has never been, and will never be, a worse book
Review: Endless, pointless description. DESCRIPTION, DESCRIPTION, DESCRIPTION!!! The entire book is written in stupid metaphors. The few places where there is actually any dialogue bore the reader to tears. Honestly, i think that this is dubbed a classic simply because it is older than sand. Gee, maybe if I just go out and slop a few words down on a piece of paper, it'll be a classic in 160 years! It'll be required of every high school sophomore, like this idiotic "story." Excuse me now, I'm off to begin my masterpiece. I'm sure it'll be better than this.
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Summary: A terrific classic everyone should read!
Review: Although I bought this book years earlier, I just now read it and regret that I did not pick it up sooner. This is a true classic story of the poor, ordinary heroine who finds true love in her moody employer. It is very romantic and sad, with a happy ending. I loved this book!
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Summary: A great book that should be read by everyone!
Review: I loved Jane Eyre! It was compelling, exciting, and facinating right up until the very last word. I would recommend this to anyone that it looking for an extraordinary read. While reading this book, you really feel as though you are experiencing Jane's hardships and misfortunes as well as her triumphs and successes. Jane Eyre is really a book that should be read by all!
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Summary: A wonderful classic that should be read by everyone
Review: Jane Eyre was one of the best books that I have ever read. It was imaginitive, exciting, and compelling - right until the very last word. I enjoyed it and would recommend it highly to all readers that are looking for an extraordinary tale of a girl's journey through life. One can really feel as though they lived through the trials and misfortunes that Jane Eyre experienced, and also the love and compassion that she had within her. I'm sure if you read Jane Eyre, you will love it as much as I did.
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