Jane Eyre (1847) (edit title/settings)

• Rated 3 stars

“I have been working down a "books-you-should-read" list; CB's book is near the beginning but I was not eager to tackle it. I was surprised at how quickly I was wound into the story. Great read.”

• Rated 5 stars

“I really, really loved this book. I think I had to look up in the dictionary at least one word per page.”

• Rated 5 stars

“I read the majority of it due to AP lit review of the book I can't bring myself to read the rest as I already know it. It's a really good book though can be kind of slow due to the amount of detail. ”

• Rated 0 stars

“A classic that I've never read but have always wanted to. Combined with the next book on my shelf, Wide Sargasso Sea, it serves as an example of the ways in which texts are able to be in conversation with each other. ”

• Rated 4 stars

“One my favorite classics”

• Rated 3 stars

“It sort of dragged on and on for a while, but for the most part it was really good.
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• Rated 0 stars

“Orphaned into the household of her Aunt Reed at Gateshead, subject to the cruel regime at Lowood charity school, Jane Eyre nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. She takes up the post of governess at Thornfield, falls in love with Mr. Rochester, and discovers the impediment to their lawful marriage in a story that transcends melodrama to portray a woman's passionate search for a wider and richer life than Victorian society traditionally allowe”

• Rated 0 stars

“Must read! The strength, courage, and commitment of Jane will change you forever. ”

• Rated 5 stars

“This is my third or fourth reading of this classic--but I enjoy it more each time. So much symbolism, such great compare/contrast between Mr. Rochester (repentant, humbled sinner who truly loves) and St. John Rivers (proud, cold man with a loveless religion) at the end of the book.
Jane is a spunky heroine who is twice tempted to lose herself under the domination of a despotic man--each time she resists, and eventually her wise choices bring her joy.
A deeply satisfying resolution on many levels.”

• Rated 3 stars

“I read this book when a teenager under a Japanese military occupation. Formed an opinion (probably unreal) about the background of British colonials, many of whom were than in Changi POW camp in Singapore.”