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@Miss Clark: Thank you, I aim to please! :)
@ Tatiana: No, I haven't, I'm always scared of movie adaptations of books I love. But Toby Stephens is hawt, and he's been in a Bollywood movie, where he was truly awesome, so I might watch it just for him! But after the disaster that was Kiera Knightley in Pride and Prejudice, I've tried to stay away from movie adaptations! I'll give this one a shot, and then maybe you'll go from Tatiana, Book Goddess to Tatiana, Movie goddess as well! :)
Oh no, I loved P&P with Kiera! Mr. Darcy in that movie makes my mouth water every time I get a glimpse of him! So maybe watching my suggestion is not such a great idea?
I hate Kiera on principle, I just think she has only one expression that she uses for all her movies. Also she should never be allowed to dress herself. Matthew Macfadyen is all kinds of hot, I agree! :) I will give Jane Eyre a shot anyhow, and if I hate it, I'll just make sure not to watch any more movie adaptations! No harm, no foul. :)
Great review! This made me feel all warm inside to read :)
have you tried anne bronte's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall? i'd say there's a good chance you'd really love it. :)
I do, I do! I think in terms of originality and innovation, Tenant of Wildfell Hall is way more progressive than Jane Eyre, it's just that Jane has a special place in my heart! Objectively speaking, though, I'd rate Tenant higher!
Fantasic review! Jane Eyre is purely brilliant, my favorite book ever :)
What you should really watch is the most recent film adaption- just came out this year. It's starring two of my favorite actors, and I did love it. It was gorgeous. The ending pissed me off a bit, but I can live with it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Eyr...
but jane eyre is so good 3 ahh, well.
This made me teary eyed. Wonderful review :)
Very true, but there is something lost in modern novels. Descriptive writing is what makes classics reread over 100 years later.
It's crazy, and I guess it just shows my LOVE for "Jane Eyre" but this review literally brought me to tears. I can completely relate to your illustration about your childhood doll and how Jane Eyre is the same to you now in your adulthood, this is the part that moved me most. I thought I was the only one who felt this way about Jane, I guess not. Jane Eyre is one for the ages and you are on point in saying it would not be a best seller today, such a pity. Thank God Charlotte Brontë was born in the 1800s then.
This review is amazing!! no doubt that you have read this book more than once.
I agree with many of the comments and yes, Vinaya - great review. If the comments are so deep and thoughtful about Jane Eyre, I would live to hear your thoughts on Tess of the D'urbervilles... Possible I missed the discussion!
Wonderful review. I'm two thirds of my way through Jane Eyre myself and love reading what you thought of it! Also, I'm really happy you liked The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. That book is criminally under-read.
Beautiful review, I agree wholeheartedly!!!
i bought this book a few minutes ago and i was looking for reviews to know if i made the right decision. your review not only made me feel happy that i did buy it, but it also made feel like I'm holding a very precious book in my hand right now. thank you.
Wonderful review. You gave me things to think about that hadn't really dawned on me. I will be re-reading.
This is a refreshing angle on a classic.
I hope you're not strictly correct, though. Literary Fiction (a label I dislike) is a thing, and I'm sure there are some that tick many of your first five points.
Reason #2 was particularly the point why I love the Brontes (Charlotte being my favorite - so far - and Anne close behind; haven't yet read Emily enough to tell what's her place *lol*)
I've just finished Jane Eyre and thoroughly loved it, even all the descriptive passages and religious overtones. JE is romantic and intense, whereas Wuthering H is darker (a bit gothic), poetic and supremely powerful. love both. Will try Wildfell Hall next, you've all put me in the mood.
Hahahaha, "NO SCHMEXING" made me laugh. Your observations are spot-on though!
Hahahaha, "NO SCHMEXING" made me laugh. Your observations are spot-on though!
Oh my. I love your review. I'm reading it for the first time, and I find it really enjoyable. I have no doubts I'll end up loving this book. (Although I'm having a few difficulties with the words as I was used to contemporary novels.)
Oh! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for a mouthwatering review. Finally, someone who loves Jane for the same reasons as myself
Reading it now for the first time - at age 50. Glad I didn't attempt it in my teens - I don't know that I would have appreciated it. But I am thoroughly enjoying it - even tho I wish I could take that ten year old little girl into our home and give her the love and care she needs. I just want to pinch Mrs. Reed's head off!
Even though my mind has wandered around while reading Jane Eyre, I always try to return to the book with a clear mind and when I have that clear mindset the book is so lovely! I'm so glad I had purchased it last month!
And yes, your review is spot on!
I'm glad there are so many people who feel the same way as me about Jane Eyre.It has been my favourite book ever since i remember myself and i always come back to it,eventually.It never tires me and it always feels like reading it for the first time and what can i say about mr Rochester?He is so mysterious,moody,passionate and loving that i fell for him too.He is my favourite fictional hero.Everyone goes mad about mr Darcy,give me a break!!!He is not in the least as passionate as mr Rochester!!!!
The best review of Jane Eyre I've read so far. It was one of the first classics I read, and a huge part of my childhood.
Absolutely love the way you describe Jane, and agree completely! "Manages to hold her own with quiet fortitude, never loudly asserting her intelligence or talent, but nonetheless displaying a strength of character..."
Thank you! I am so tired of modern writers writing about lust and calling it love. There are few things in the world that are more different than love and lust.
Read the book in April2013 during school holidays. Was dead broke then so I could not travel a lot to see my friends.I could only stay indoors. I decided to pass time by reading Jane Eyre which had been lying around in the house for years. That book left me a changed man-it was my book of the year!
Your review was just so very beautiful. I'll be reading Jane Eyre sraight away...yes, you tipped me over the edge :)
I read this book every year since I first read it when I was ten and I take away something completely different each and every time. I see it in a new light with a new perspective depending on what stage I am in life. This was the most beautiful review!
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Excellent review. If you haven't, you must read Rebecca by Daphne du Maurice.
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@Miss Clark: Thank you, I aim to please! :)@ Tatiana: No, I haven't, I'm always scared of movie adaptations of books I love. But Toby Stephens is hawt, and he's been in a Bollywood movie, where he was truly awesome, so I might watch it just for him! But after the disaster that was Kiera Knightley in Pride and Prejudice, I've tried to stay away from movie adaptations! I'll give this one a shot, and then maybe you'll go from Tatiana, Book Goddess to Tatiana, Movie goddess as well! :)
Oh no, I loved P&P with Kiera! Mr. Darcy in that movie makes my mouth water every time I get a glimpse of him! So maybe watching my suggestion is not such a great idea?
I hate Kiera on principle, I just think she has only one expression that she uses for all her movies. Also she should never be allowed to dress herself. Matthew Macfadyen is all kinds of hot, I agree! :) I will give Jane Eyre a shot anyhow, and if I hate it, I'll just make sure not to watch any more movie adaptations! No harm, no foul. :)
Great review! This made me feel all warm inside to read :)
have you tried anne bronte's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall? i'd say there's a good chance you'd really love it. :)
I do, I do! I think in terms of originality and innovation, Tenant of Wildfell Hall is way more progressive than Jane Eyre, it's just that Jane has a special place in my heart! Objectively speaking, though, I'd rate Tenant higher!
Ok, this review was so pretty now I want to read it! LOL! I figure if I love Wuthering Heights I should respect this one just as much right?
Fantasic review! Jane Eyre is purely brilliant, my favorite book ever :)
What you should really watch is the most recent film adaption- just came out this year. It's starring two of my favorite actors, and I did love it. It was gorgeous. The ending pissed me off a bit, but I can live with it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Eyr...
but jane eyre is so good 3 ahh, well.
This made me teary eyed. Wonderful review :)
Very true, but there is something lost in modern novels. Descriptive writing is what makes classics reread over 100 years later.
It's crazy, and I guess it just shows my LOVE for "Jane Eyre" but this review literally brought me to tears. I can completely relate to your illustration about your childhood doll and how Jane Eyre is the same to you now in your adulthood, this is the part that moved me most. I thought I was the only one who felt this way about Jane, I guess not. Jane Eyre is one for the ages and you are on point in saying it would not be a best seller today, such a pity. Thank God Charlotte Brontë was born in the 1800s then.
This review is amazing!! no doubt that you have read this book more than once.
I agree with many of the comments and yes, Vinaya - great review. If the comments are so deep and thoughtful about Jane Eyre, I would live to hear your thoughts on Tess of the D'urbervilles... Possible I missed the discussion!
Wonderful review. I'm two thirds of my way through Jane Eyre myself and love reading what you thought of it! Also, I'm really happy you liked The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. That book is criminally under-read.
Beautiful review, I agree wholeheartedly!!!
i bought this book a few minutes ago and i was looking for reviews to know if i made the right decision. your review not only made me feel happy that i did buy it, but it also made feel like I'm holding a very precious book in my hand right now. thank you.
Wonderful review. You gave me things to think about that hadn't really dawned on me. I will be re-reading.
This is a refreshing angle on a classic.I hope you're not strictly correct, though. Literary Fiction (a label I dislike) is a thing, and I'm sure there are some that tick many of your first five points.
Reason #2 was particularly the point why I love the Brontes (Charlotte being my favorite - so far - and Anne close behind; haven't yet read Emily enough to tell what's her place *lol*)
I've just finished Jane Eyre and thoroughly loved it, even all the descriptive passages and religious overtones. JE is romantic and intense, whereas Wuthering H is darker (a bit gothic), poetic and supremely powerful. love both. Will try Wildfell Hall next, you've all put me in the mood.
Hahahaha, "NO SCHMEXING" made me laugh. Your observations are spot-on though!
Hahahaha, "NO SCHMEXING" made me laugh. Your observations are spot-on though!
Oh my. I love your review. I'm reading it for the first time, and I find it really enjoyable. I have no doubts I'll end up loving this book. (Although I'm having a few difficulties with the words as I was used to contemporary novels.)
Oh! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for a mouthwatering review. Finally, someone who loves Jane for the same reasons as myself
Reading it now for the first time - at age 50. Glad I didn't attempt it in my teens - I don't know that I would have appreciated it. But I am thoroughly enjoying it - even tho I wish I could take that ten year old little girl into our home and give her the love and care she needs. I just want to pinch Mrs. Reed's head off!
Even though my mind has wandered around while reading Jane Eyre, I always try to return to the book with a clear mind and when I have that clear mindset the book is so lovely! I'm so glad I had purchased it last month!
And yes, your review is spot on!
I'm glad there are so many people who feel the same way as me about Jane Eyre.It has been my favourite book ever since i remember myself and i always come back to it,eventually.It never tires me and it always feels like reading it for the first time and what can i say about mr Rochester?He is so mysterious,moody,passionate and loving that i fell for him too.He is my favourite fictional hero.Everyone goes mad about mr Darcy,give me a break!!!He is not in the least as passionate as mr Rochester!!!!
The best review of Jane Eyre I've read so far. It was one of the first classics I read, and a huge part of my childhood.
Absolutely love the way you describe Jane, and agree completely! "Manages to hold her own with quiet fortitude, never loudly asserting her intelligence or talent, but nonetheless displaying a strength of character..."
Thank you! I am so tired of modern writers writing about lust and calling it love. There are few things in the world that are more different than love and lust.
Read the book in April2013 during school holidays. Was dead broke then so I could not travel a lot to see my friends.I could only stay indoors. I decided to pass time by reading Jane Eyre which had been lying around in the house for years. That book left me a changed man-it was my book of the year!
Your review was just so very beautiful. I'll be reading Jane Eyre sraight away...yes, you tipped me over the edge :)
I read this book every year since I first read it when I was ten and I take away something completely different each and every time. I see it in a new light with a new perspective depending on what stage I am in life. This was the most beautiful review!
xhjjllööööägoügddjlöüüvööl xxköüb
Excellent review. If you haven't, you must read Rebecca by Daphne du Maurice.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Eyr...