2014/08/17

Book Review: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Title: Jane Eyre
Author: Charlotte Brontë
Published: 1847
Language: English
Pages: 507
Rating: 5/5


Summary:
Orphan Jane Eyre is a young woman who has suffered a hard childhood, being cast away by her own aunt and having attended a charity school and taught there for a few years. Seeking a wider perspective, she starts working as a governess at Thornfield hall and she finally finds some fulfillment. But the house holds many secrets, and so does it's owner; Mr. Rochester.


Review:
I would give this book 10000/5 any day. Definitely right up my alley, and did not disappoint one bit (which is extraordinary, seeing as it has quite the reputation).

The first thing that struck me was that I didn't find this a hard read to get through, as I often do with classics. It's not so complicated that it's impossible to follow, not all too many characters you have to remember, or too many places.

A delightful surprise was the part of the book that is about Jane's childhood. I thought that was very interesting. I really felt Jane's voice as a narrator was clear and I found it very easy to connect with her. She's quite different from other woman of that age, which I enjoyed. Mr. Rochester is quite insufferable and a little bit crazy, but quite a fascinating character.

I found myself really invested in this story, and I just really loved it. It was entertaining, emotional, mysterious and loveable. The writing is just gorgeous, and it's really quite beautifully constructed.

I would recommend this to anyone who has the time, and if not; make time. It's worth every page.
You can get Jane Eyre at The Book Depository*, or at your local bookstore.

Also, if you've read this book, I found this video by CrashCourse quite interesting to watch.
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