Oh, Girl, I know what your saying! He is sexy!

Mr Rochester...ahhhhhhhhhh

That's nasty. He's a pig and as crazy as his imprisoned wife. Who in their right mind would seriously want to be with this guy after they found out what was in his attic?

Mr. Rochester in my mind is not ugly at all!!! I can't believe what he did!

Mr. Rochester: Very sexy!!!

Seriously? I think he may be the biggest dick (not in the good way) in English literature.

that was one of the most hilarious reviews i have ever read!

REALLY !!!... MR. ROCHESTER... Hm... I think I'll FINALLY read the book. I don't know WHY I haven't before this !!!

What's your opinion about casting Michael Fassbender as Mr. Rochester on the new movie? Aesthetically, I mean.

This comment is perfect. I'm with you all the way.

Lucas wrote: "Rochester is described as an inherently ugly man, so I'm confused how any of you find him attractive"

In what world is "inherently ugly" directly translated to "not in any way attractive"? Ever hear of "ugly sexy"?

I am currently in love with Michael Fassbender as Mr. Rochester.

Michael Fassbender is the perfect Mr. Rochester.

Funny, I felt the same way about Miss Eyre.

Alana, yeah he was a little off, but he got what he deserved in the end...

All of these reactions are hysterical- thanks for writing! I've pondered these conflicting interpretations of Rochester's character...

Here's what I think: as a young man, Rochester was selfish and indulged in the wealth of his father's estate...it wasn't a happy, light indulgence, however...When (as the younger son) he was forced into a marriage that would benefit the estate, he had no idea that he would be marrying a woman who was violent and mad. At that time in history, had her insanity been discovered (and had she not been from a wealthy family in Jamaica) her fate would have been much more horrifying and degrading if Rochester had decided to throw her into an asylum.

He shut himself away, too, running (again, selfishly) away from what he had become as a result of his decisions...and from the pain that came of witnessing the insanity that ruined Bertha's life.

Jane Eyre represents everything that is pure, righteous, sane and decent (Frank, if I did indeed swing that way, I'd totally want to bang Jane Eyre. She is badass!)...Her resolve and strength is almost unearthly and her moral compass seems pretty damn solid. Rochester seeks redemption and sees an opportunity for it in being with Jane...and I don't think he's doing it superficially or for entirely selfish reasons- Jane and Rochester have a legitimate connection, and he wants to honor it. Is he kind of ridiculous about it? Kind of passionate and overthrown by emotions? It's a gothic novel, for goodness sake! Do it up, Rochester! Keep your resolve, Jane! The moors will take you on walkabout!

All of that nonsense being said...I stubbornly maintain that Rochester is damn sexy (Conventionally? Boring...Unconventionally? Bring it on!)...and yes...that screen door is bangin' all right!

Abby...there are so many Rochesters in film...I liked Toby Stephens' rendition quite a bit...

Fassbender has them wolf eyes that make my blood stir like a witch's brew! He showed a delicate balance of brooding, sensuality and tension..."you never know if he's in jest or in earnest"

Ciaran Hinds' was satisfying...

Loads of people criticize William Hurt's rendition (talk about a despicable jerk...Hurt notoriously abused his wife) but I thought he brought some nice touches to it...

Revel in Rochester, everyone! Revel in him, the good and the bad! (Although if you read Wide Sargasso Sea -by Jean Rhys- your opinion of Rochester may indeed change for the worse)...And remember, "the shadows are as important as the light"

I love this comment lol :)

loves it... have you seen the version with Michael Fassenbender as Mr Rochester?? fap.

Cristin, I loved your thoughts, everyone I've shown have loved it!!

This pretty much sums up my thoughts on the book.

That couldn't be said any better.

I agree 1000%. The way he speaks, it makes you yearn for someone to give you at least a tenth of the love he gives Jane.

All the awards!

LOL me too!

Not a massive fan on fassbender, personally I much prefer Toby Stephens as Rochester. Rochester is my one true fictional love if I could marry him I would!

SO. MUCH. WORD.

I LOVE Fassbender. But not so much Rochester.

Ahahahahaha. Exactly.

Haha I agree with this review in every way! I couldn't wait to read the pages with Rochester in them. He was a beast & his mysterious character just made him even sexier & more 'bangable'!

LOL! completely understood, the way he speaks... swoon.

@alana
Atleast he didn't try to dispose of her- to kill her- to disown her like most men would do! His lunatic wife was a pyscho- and she'd drive him psycho, too!

Toby Stephens definitely has my vote as Rochester...yum

Cristin! You are a very naughty girl! If you bang anything between now and next Tuesday it is likely to fall off!

Rochester was a terrible person who locked up his crazy wife and hurt jane eyre incredibly... their reunion in the end is just ... pathetic

XD

I hadn't read it, i dont know why... but I keep looking at it ... Now you got me all excited to read the book. Thank you :)

Best review ever. I wholeheartedly agree with your elaborated comments as well... that's precisely how I viewed him.

Best review haha, a lot of people who are saying negative things are missing the point I think. He is a complex character, he made poor decisions but still he believes in true love, his speech is romantic, that's why people like him

That opening line is hysterical! I'm still laughing!