Miranda’s review of Jane Eyre > Likes and Comments

Regarding the audiobook, I may need to switch to that format for Oliver Twist. Previously, I listened to Great Expectations and David Copperfield and loved them both for the very reasons that you cite. Reading Oliver Twist has been slow going and I find myself staring at the opened book with more and more disdain.

James wrote: "Regarding the audiobook, I may need to switch to that format for Oliver Twist. Previously, I listened to Great Expectations and David Copperfield and loved them both for the very reasons that you c..."

Def try the audio. It goes by much quicker plus the voices bring the story to life :) I'm planning on trying other old books on audio and seeing how the experience changes.

Who voiced the audiobook? Jane Eyre is one of my absolute favorite novels, and I would love to listen to a good version

Great review and good point about using audiobooks:)

Great review Miranda 💗

Amanda wrote: "Who voiced the audiobook? Jane Eyre is one of my absolute favorite novels, and I would love to listen to a good version"

The one I listened to was voiced by Nadia May - it took about a half hour to get used to the British accent - but I really enjoyed experiencing this book through the audio.

Lex wrote: "Great review and good point about using audiobooks:)"

Thank you. Audiobooks are my life now :P

Iryna (Book and Sword) wrote: "Great review Miranda 💗"

Thank you!! :D

I REALLY need to read this book now

Maya wrote: "I REALLY need to read this book now"

I really enjoyed it. It did take a bit To get used to the old timey pacing and words

A great review Miranda! This is one of my all time favourites and I was really delighted to read how you had got used to the writing style and loved the book. Thank you.

One of my favorite books ever - glad to see you loved it! :)

Leila wrote: "A great review Miranda! This is one of my all time favourites and I was really delighted to read how you had got used to the writing style and loved the book. Thank you."

Glad you like it too :) it's so good

Olivia wrote: "One of my favorite books ever - glad to see you loved it! :)"

Omg love that you love it

I can't believe I still haven't read this book! I need to pick it up ASAP

And on a slightly orthogonal note - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. It is based around Jane Eyre - but in a somewhat alternative universe where some people can actually step into the pages of the book and meet the characters. Makes a lot more sense when you've read Jane Eyre. It is satire of current society and a celebration of Jane Eyre and of reading (as in not satirising Jane Eyre).

Rosaline wrote: "I can't believe I still haven't read this book! I need to pick it up ASAP"

Yaaaaaaas! Do it! Join us! !

Carro wrote: "And on a slightly orthogonal note - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. It is based around Jane Eyre - but in a somewhat alternative universe where some people can actually step into the..."

Oooo! Sounds interesting. Part of the reason i reread Jane Eyre was because i wanted to read all of those spin off books based on it

"With every twist life hurled at her, Jane merely straightened her shoulders, adjusted her pack and trudged on. "

Beautifully put, Miranda! :)
It's an absolute wonder of a book.

Mutasim wrote: ""With every twist life hurled at her, Jane merely straightened her shoulders, adjusted her pack and trudged on. "

Beautifully put, Miranda! :)
It's an absolute wonder of a book."

Thank you! And i agree - fabulous book through and through

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One of my all time favourites ✨

I seriously have to read this one asap!!

I'm glad you liked it. This is my favourite!

Amanda wrote: "One of my all time favourites ✨"

Same!!

Sarah (WorldOfWonders) wrote: "I seriously have to read this one asap!!"

YES! YES YOU DO! :p

Tatevik wrote: "I'm glad you liked it. This is my favourite!"

That's awesome! What's your favorite part?

Miranda wrote: "Tatevik wrote: "I'm glad you liked it. This is my favourite!"

That's awesome! What's your favorite part?"

I love the fortune telling part and of course proposal. Ah, I am hopeless romantic ☺️
What about yours?

Excellent review, Miranda. It is truly one of the great books in the history of literature. Wonderful taste.

Great review Miranda. I read this book many years back and had forgotten the story till I read your review. I do want to read it again, but not sure when!

my all time/ultimate book. I seriously read this one like million times and I will never tire of reading it. She is seriously such a genuine, curious, loving and pure soul that everything that happens to her resonates deeply with the reader. I am glad you loved it as well.

Wonderful review! I love this book and have read it several times.

I've read a lot of "classic" books like these for university, and this is one of very few that I actually enjoyed reading ❤️

Joseph wrote: "Excellent review, Miranda. It is truly one of the great books in the history of literature. Wonderful taste."

Thank you and i agree!

Bharath wrote: "Great review Miranda. I read this book many years back and had forgotten the story till I read your review. I do want to read it again, but not sure when!"

Glad you liked it!

*Stani* wrote: "my all time/ultimate book. I seriously read this one like million times and I will never tire of reading it. She is seriously such a genuine, curious, loving and pure soul that everything that happ..."

You make me want to reread it again!

Raven wrote: "Wonderful review! I love this book and have read it several times."

Awesome!!

Andrew wrote: "I've read a lot of "classic" books like these for university, and this is one of very few that I actually enjoyed reading ❤️"

That's awesome! What else did you enjoy?

Tatevik wrote: "I love the fortune telling part and of course proposal. Ah, I am hopeless..."

The proposal! And just all her snappy one- liners

Miranda wrote: "Tatevik wrote: "I love the fortune telling part and of course proposal. Ah, I am hopeless..."

The proposal! And just all her snappy one- liners"

I started to miss her. Maybe I should start reading :)

Honestly. Same. :p

Miranda wrote: "*Stani* wrote: "my all time/ultimate book. I seriously read this one like million times and I will never tire of reading it. She is seriously such a genuine, curious, loving and pure soul that ever..."

awww, thank you - there is never a bad time to read Jane Eyre, in my humble opinion. :)

Absolutely wonderful review Miranda... you lovely sweet girl! 💕

Elyse wrote: "Absolutely wonderful review Miranda... you lovely sweet girl! 💕"

Thank you so much!

Great review! I agree, I too am “blown away by Jane’s strength of character.” It’s inspiring. I love that she always stays true to herself, she sticks to her morals no matter what.

Also, I‘m amazed at the way she’s able to control her feelings towards Mr.Rochester, like when he asks for her forgiveness and she says:
“Reader, I forgave him at the moment and on the spot. There was such deep remorse in his eye, such true pity in his tone, such manly energy in his manner; and besides, there was such unchanged love in his whole look and mien — I forgave him all: yet not in words, not outwardly; only at my heart's core.”
This part is so emotional and every time I read this the childish part of me, who just wants a happy ending, is screaming a little inside like “Ugh, just forgive him already and don’t leave him” even though I know that she does right by leaving him. Anyway, I could go on and on. All I can say is, I love this book!

How the HELL did you give this 5 stars and give Wuthering Heights 3.5 stars....I disagree ngl but people have different taste so it's okay 😭 I'm just a bit confused about that