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Summary: Don't even bother with this book
Review: "Jane Rochester" is a sad excuse for a novel and should have never even been published. Not only is the plot unimaginitive and unworthy of being considered a sequel to a classic like "Jane Eyre," it is the most poorly edited book I've ever read. There's on average one grammar or spelling mistake on every other page. What a disappointment to readers and lovers of "Jane Eyre" everywhere.
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Summary: This is why we're told to leave well enough alone...
Review: "Jane Rochester" tries to fill in the account of Jane's first 2 years of marriage that is briefly mentioned in the final pages of Bronte's "Jane Eyre." Bennett continues the narrative as Jane and attempts to make it feel like the original. Unfortunately, it falls short.The stories that fill in the details of what happens to Jane's cousins are interesting, but not entirely compelling. Jane and Edward's relationship just doesn't seem to gel. Edward's disabilities are only mentioned when they are convienent. And I must agree with another reviewer: Jane would never speak of intimacy as she does in this book. (Look back to the original novel at the proposal scene for how delicately things are described.) All in all, it's interesting to see what "may have" happened to the Rochesters, but if you are looking for something that will even remotely measure up to the original, I would skip this one.
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Summary: This is why we're told to leave well enough alone...
Review: "Jane Rochester" tries to fill in the account of Jane's first 2 years of marriage that is briefly mentioned in the final pages of Bronte's "Jane Eyre." Bennett continues the narrative as Jane and attempts to make it feel like the original. Unfortunately, it falls short. The stories that fill in the details of what happens to Jane's cousins are interesting, but not entirely compelling. Jane and Edward's relationship just doesn't seem to gel. Edward's disabilities are only mentioned when they are convienent. And I must agree with another reviewer: Jane would never speak of intimacy as she does in this book. (Look back to the original novel at the proposal scene for how delicately things are described.) All in all, it's interesting to see what "may have" happened to the Rochesters, but if you are looking for something that will even remotely measure up to the original, I would skip this one.
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Summary: Not Exceptional, But Not Bad Either!
Review: After checking out the other customers' rather mixed reviews, I succumbed to intense curiousity and decided to buy it and judge for myself. In 'Jane Rochester', Bennett paints a vivid picture of Jane's trying first years of marriage--her virginal fears, her confusion and pain as her beloved Edward slowly withdraws from her, her shock at her cousin St. John's secret lust for her, and, at last, Jane's shy, yet joyous, discovery and exploration of her burgeoning sexual womanhood..Diana and Mary Rivers put in appearances as well (along with many others) as Mary prepares for her own wedding and Diana meets her future husband, Edward's boyhood friend, Captain Nathaniel Fitzjames. My main problems with this book included the threat of yet another madwoman (obsessed with Rochester!), St. John's behavior (I could see him secretly carrying a torch for Jane, but not openly confessing his desire!), and Jane's rather vivid description of her sexual explorations. I just can't imagine Jane being quite that explicit.Bennett's book comes nowhere near Bronte's wonderful 'Jane Eyre' in terms of quality, but she makes an intriguing effort. If you can take this book as more of a typical gothic romance novel and relish the glimpse it offers of our much-beloved characters, I think you might enjoy this book!
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Summary: Comments from the author
Review: Dear Reader, Do you remember me? I am now Jane Rochester these past fifteen years. You may have known me as the obstinate though obscure English governess, Jane Eyre...I peer back through the linear scope of time and am compelled to record fully the first years of my marriage to Edward Fairfax Rochester. There was a short time when my fate and fitness for the role of friend, nurse and wife were suspect.---Jane Rochester Really who can ever forget Jane once they've met her? In the pages of my novel you will know more of her life with Edward and her own interior life. How did they come to have a blissful marriage? Did Jane's love of Edward ever falter? Jane Rochester is not entirely different from Jane Eyre. She remains resourceful, genuine, intelligent and spiritual. But also, repressed, a little frightened and curious. If you are eager to know more about the evolution of Jane and Edward Rochester then this narrative is just for you. Enjoy meeting Jane( and others from the classic) once more in the pages of a novel inspired by Charlotte Brontë's unforgettable masterpiece.
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Summary: Glad to hear from Jane again.
Review: Hi if you remember Jane Eyre well and would like to hear her voice again, you should read this story. It is full of suspense, passion, intrigue and even common occurences from Jane's point of view. I love reading about her observations. And I like that the first few years of her marriage are revealed. I often wondered about the adjustment period before they had children. I highly recommend this book to lovers of Jane Eyre and lovers of Gothic romance.
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Summary: It's not that bad
Review: I read this book, despite all the bad reviews I heard about it. And though some parts were a little off, the book itself was interesting. And it helped passed the time. I do agree with most everybody about the sex scenes. They were a little...un-needed and explicit. The overall plot was okay. Interesting though. I didn't expect it. Whoever would have thought Jane and Rochester would meet up with yet another crazy woman.
The one thing I particularily did not like was the fact that Rochester wore an eye patch over his blinded eye. I just can't imagine him wearing one. Edward Fairfax Rochester was definitely not a pirate!
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Summary: Too many errors
Review: I was eagerly awaiting someone to write a sequel to one of my favorite books, Jane Eyre. While the narrative wasn't terrible, there were too many editing errors in this book to make it one of my favorites. Also, Jane's estrangement from her husband was not believeable - certainly not within character.
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Summary: Too many errors
Review: I was eagerly awaiting someone to write a sequel to one of my favorite books, Jane Eyre. While the narrative wasn't terrible, there were too many editing errors in this book to make it one of my favorites. Also, Jane's estrangement from her husband was not believeable - certainly not within character.
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Summary: Interesting concept; unbelievable plot and bad editing
Review: I was excited about this book; 'Jane Eyre' is one of my favorite novels and I was eager to read about Jane and Edward's marriage. Although I was interested enough in it to read it to the end, I do have complaints. First off, the other reviewers were right in that Jane's voice isn't authentic; she wouldn't be so graphic in her descriptions of the sex scenes. And what's up with Edward? I really don't think he would have returned to being so sullen as he was in Bronte's book. At times he's on fire for Jane (as he should be!) and in other instances he ignores her and acts almost bratty. This certainly isn't the dashing Edward Rochester we all know and love. If you choose to read this book you'll notice on nearly every page incorrect grammar and misplaced punctuation. The publisher is one I've never heard of, yet *someone* could have taken better care in editing. All in all, a fair read if you're a true Jane buff (as I am), but don't have high expectations. It's better to buy a used copy or borrow one if possible; at this price you won't get your money's worth. Ms. Bennett *is* a good writer and I believe is capable of a great work, but I think sometimes it's best to leave well alone. Don't mess with a classic!
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