Sean Barrs ’s review of Jane Eyre > Likes and Comments

I need to read this!

Jane's experiences as a child are quite moving.

I couldn't agree more, Sean! Jane Eyre is phenomenal and no matter how many times I read it, it's never enough. I can't wait to read it again this year.

Oh God, I REALLY LOOK FORWARD TO READING YOUR FULL REVIEW!! ⬅⬅⬅ seeeee. I even wrote in caps and black :)

And that's my best rendition of the movie!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhh. I'm really going into a fan girl frenzy now. You don't know what you've done. I'm so giddy and excited I almost believe I can fly! jump off the roof....

But I won't. :D

Melissa wrote: "I need to read this!"

You do ;)

Pixie wrote: "Considering dropping my course for English Literature now..."

I know that feeling. I was on a psycholgy course till I started reading novels....

Roisin wrote: "Jane's experiences as a child are quite moving."

They are, but some of her adult ones are too. :)

Hayat wrote: "I couldn't agree more, Sean! Jane Eyre is phenomenal and no matter how many times I read it, it's never enough. I can't wait to read it again this year."

Yep, me too. And I've not long finished it! ;)

Anne (Anneshka) wrote: "Oh God, I REALLY LOOK FORWARD TO READING YOUR FULL REVIEW!! ⬅⬅⬅ seeeee. I even wrote in caps and black :)"

I must admit, I'm quite excited to post it. Also, I kind of want to watch the film again. But, I might try a different version next time to spice things up. ;)

Is the film any good? Because this is one of my favourite books ever and I loooove Michael Fassbender but I sometimes feel that film adaptations of classics never live up to their full potential.
Can't wait for a full review :)

One of my favorites as well! I'm currently watching the 1983 TV adaptation. And you're right, being an English major is totally cool!

: )

Almost tempted to read it again for third time. I read it as a child and as a teenager.

Bookworm Sean wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I need to read this!"

You do ;)"

I can't believe I haven't yet, but alas I will get to it along with a million others ;-)

Yet it is a very adult book in some ways in terms of what happens.

Charlotte wrote: "Is the film any good? Because this is one of my favourite books ever and I loooove Michael Fassbender but I sometimes feel that film adaptations of classics never live up to their full potential.
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It's good, but it only conveys the bare bones of the story. It is very short and underdeveloped. It underplays many elements, though it is still enjoyable even if it could have been much better. It's worth watching.

Anne wrote: "One of my favorites as well! I'm currently watching the 1983 TV adaptation. And you're right, being an English major is totally cool!"

I'll have to try that version too! :)

Melissa wrote: "Bookworm Sean wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I need to read this!"

You do ;)"

I can't believe I haven't yet, but alas I will get to it along with a million others ;-)"

I know that feeling ;)

I know, even re-reading this offers something new every time. There are so many nuances and details that I only picked up after a second reading. have you read 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall' by Anne Bronte? It's my favorite book by the sisters, though Jane is a close second.

Malia wrote: "I know, even re-reading this offers something new every time. There are so many nuances and details that I only picked up after a second reading. have you read 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall' by Anne..."

No. I've only read this and Wuthering Heights, which was many years ago now. I've read some of Emily's poetry aswell, but I haven't got to Anne yet. 'Agnes Grey' is on my list for the near future though. ;)

I think at some point that everyone needs to read a book by Jane Eyre.

ireadnovels.wordpress.com wrote: "I think at some point that everyone needs to read a book by Jane Eyre."

that might be a bit difficult!

I'm reading this for my Victorian module at the moment!

Carly wrote: "I'm reading this for my Victorian module at the moment!"

I love my Victorian module. I've got Great Expectations, Wives and Daughters, Tess of the Duberviiles (I've spelt that wrong) and The Importance of Being Earnest coming up. I'm excited!

I have every single one of them on my module!! As well as Great Expectations. We're also reading She week by week.

Carly wrote: "I have every single one of them on my module!! As well as Great Expectations. We're also reading She week by week."

Same! That's weird. I guess they use a similar structure for the module all over.

I absolutely need to read this! It has been in my wishlist since forever.

What university are you at? No worries not answering if you don't want to!

Carly wrote: "What university are you at? No worries not answering if you don't want to!"

I'm at the University Centre Peterborough, which is in a partnership with Anglia Ruskin University. What about you?

Mami wrote: "I absolutely need to read this! It has been in my wishlist since forever."

You must! :)

Bookworm Sean wrote: "Carly wrote: "What university are you at? No worries not answering if you don't want to!"

I'm at the University Centre Peterborough, which is in a partnership with Anglia Ruskin University. What a..."

Ah, now I see why the structure of our modules are so similar! I'm at ARU. Small world!

Carly wrote: "Bookworm Sean wrote: "Carly wrote: "What university are you at? No worries not answering if you don't want to!"

I'm at the University Centre Peterborough, which is in a partnership with Anglia Rus..."

Most definitely! We do use some of your module guides. Our postcolonialism is the same as yours, I think.

These words:

Bronte utilises the first person narrative, which creates a high degree of intimacy with her character; it makes me feel like I know Jane as well as she comes to know her own self.

It feels like no truer words have ever been spoken. And dear god, your review is so insightful!! Your thoughts on Mr. Rochester lend me more perspective on his character, and the romance in general. **APPLAUDS WILDLY** **GRADUATES TO A STANDING OVATION** This was marvelous! I can't do you justice with mere words. I love this book like it's a part of me, and I love your review as well :) Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I can't wait to reread this this year!

Anne (Anneshka) wrote: "These words:

Bronte utilises the first person narrative, which creates a high degree of intimacy with her character; it makes me feel like I know Jane as well as she comes to know her own self.

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I'm glad you liked it. :)

I had a whole lot of fun writing it. It just made me want to read the book again, but I suppose I can wait untill May (exam time). I may have a little peak in the meantime though, just a little one.........

I watched the movie again too, and I've also started watching a T.V adaption from the 70s with Timothy Dalten in, which is quite good.

Bookworm Sean wrote: "Anne (Anneshka) wrote: "These words:

Bronte utilises the first person narrative, which creates a high degree of intimacy with her character; it makes me feel like I know Jane as well as she comes ..."

I went searching for the movie! I'm going to watch it in a few hours!!!! I want to see how Timothy Dalten portrayed Mr. Rochester's character. And more importantly how Jane was portrayed! Thank youuuuuuu :) **wiggles with excitement** Ahhhh!!! ^_^

And do have that peak. Haha. A little peak won't hurt ;) It may even get you in a good mood for your exam! And also, good luck with your exam too!!! :)

Anne (Anneshka) wrote: "And do have that peak. Haha. A little peak won't hurt ;) It may even get you in a good mood for your exam! And also, good luck with your exam too!!! :)"

Thanks. It's ages away though (12 weeks.) I'll have read this again by then no doubt! ;)

Jane Eyre is my favourite classic.

Amanda wrote: "Jane Eyre is my favourite classic."

It's one of mine too.

Reading your review has me moving this classic lit to the top of my TBR pile!

Tammy Lee wrote: "Reading your review has me moving this classic lit to the top of my TBR pile! "

Honestly, it’s wonderful. It’s one of the most easily readable classics I’ve come across.

Thank you, you have summarised pretty much everything that makes this book special.

I guess I feel that you have also summarised what I couldn't analyse for myself, but reading your review I totally agree with everything that you said, and for that I am very grateful!

I have just re-read Jane Eyre. I must have first read it when I was ten (I am now eighteen), and I feel that I am only just beginning to understand and appreciate it, though I thoroughly enjoyed reading it the first time, indeed as much as I did the second.

I want to read the Wide Sargasso Sea again, which I also read a long while ago (probably prematurely as I can't remember much now, just that I cried a lot reading it), but am apprehensive as I think it may ruin my satisfaction with the ending of Jane Eyre.

Have you read the Wide Sargasso Sea also?

Chung wrote: "Thank you, you have summarised pretty much everything that makes this book special.

I guess I feel that you have also summarised what I couldn't analyse for myself, but reading your review I total..."


No not yet, but it's on my list for this summer. I wouldn't let it ruin your opinion of Jane Eyre. Charlotte Bronte, like most Victorian authors, was a product of her time.

They didn't fully understand the sheer depravity of the colonial project. It wasn’t there fault. Most of the time they wrote from ignorance or an acceptance of the common attitude. It's not malicious.

Your review was fantastic. Im a big fans of Jane Eyre, she show us woman quality, not only beauty face . and the relationship with Rochester was so beautiful. I enjoy their conversation and confrontation .

I just finished reading it and you put into the right words what I instead couldn't! Thank you!! :)

Annamaria (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ wrote: "I just finished reading it and you put into the right words what I instead couldn't! Thank you!! :)"

I just said what I felt, as I allways do. This book for me will allways be special

You just summed up practically every aspect of the story. As the book is one of the most dear to me ,I congratulate you.

Thank you Bookworm Sean for your impeccable explanation. Mr. Darcy himself could not have said it better.

Hats off to your review.