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Summary: How is the average review so high????
Review: Based on the fact that the average review is 4.5 stars, I'm going to assume that most of the reviewers have been women. That said, I think I'll offer a different perspective than the rest of the reviewers. That perspective is that this book is one of the most boring, bland, lifetime-ish wastes of paper known to (wo)man. To give an example of what I mean, it takes 3 CHAPTERS to lead up to the failed wedding! The author goes into great detail describing every little minute insignificant meaningless thing that happens (such as a chapter for her to say she didn't want Rochester's gifts)-and it takes her 20 frickin pages to say that she's leaving a guy. Somehow, this got to be considered a literary classic about feminine empowerment. Just don't complain about guys liking stuff like Die Hard and football games and not being in touch with their feminine side after having to read [stuff] like this in English class.
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Summary: A Bookshelf Necessity
Review: If you aren't sure you want to read Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, I have three words for you: READ IT, NOW!!! I'm not sure about the rest of the reviewers, but this book has changed my life. It is a little boring during the first few chapters, but don't get discouraged, it gets so good, you can't put it down. I read it during school, and I cryed when the bell rang! It was so riveting! There are some tough words, so I would keep a dictionary handy. This is definately a book every teenage girl should have on her bookshelf!!
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Summary: necessity,you have to put it down...but how?
Review: Mysterious in many ways, shoking, but quite understandable. One of thos books that brings tears to your eyes. Jane Eyre is a very good book. Bam...she is suddenly brain~washed. How, i just can't tell you. Bam? mm...spells Ber....ason. NO WAY! Too good to give away.
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Summary: A timeless romance
Review: Young Jane has a tough childhood growing up with her cousins and aunt after her parents passed away. Treated like a servant, and not like a member of the family, Jane felt she was all alone in the world, and it doesn't make it better when she's sent away to school. First as a student, and then as a teacher/guverness, but neither is like a dance on roses. Then her skills bring her to a mysterious and quite arrogant Mr.Rochesters house where she becomes the guverness...This book illustrates very well the passionate love from a woman's point of view. No longer is the female character a background character, but becomes independant with feelings, passion, integrety and a strong mind.
The book is very realistic, and you can easily identify yourself with the feelings that the main character has. Her devotion for what she loves, and her effort to make the best out of her life.
Charlotte Brontë, who first published this book under a pseudonym, is probably the most well-known of the Brontë sisters who all died very young. Jane Eyre is a brilliant book of a woman who can be a role model for young girls of today. Her determination to make life the best for herself as no one else seems to bother, and her passion for what she loves. One of the first romance novels written. A true classic that I very much enjoyed to read, and I'm certain I will read it many more times. Even my friend, who doesn't like reading very much, totally loved this book. I warmly recommend this to anyone who loves a good novel, and most certainly to young girls. I think the language might be a little advanced for anyone younger than 16.
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Summary: recently re-read and loved it again
Review: I read this book at 11, and recently (several years later) i read it again. I thoroughly enjoyed it - the romance, the excitement, the sadness...
The French isn't hard to understand regardless of how well you speak the language yourself because on the whole the context explains it. So don't let that put you off!
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Summary: Every time I read this treasure, I learn more
Review: If you haven't read it, you're in for a quiet explosion. Just think about when Bronte wrote this and wonder where...WHERE...in the world did this woman get all of her insight? I cannot recommend this enough.
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Summary: Amazing
Review: This book was an amazing piece of literature that's exquisitely written. The characters seem to come alive off the page, especially the heroine, Jane Eyre, who seems to have a very twenty first century frame of mind. While the plot line is fairly hard to believe, the thoughts of the heroine is what makes this piece of work a true literary masterpiece. She deals with the perils facing her with an open mind, and is willing to stand up for her beliefs and morals even in a time when this wasn't acceptable for a woman. She's a true role model for all young girls and women, and a real figure of the ages.
I would recommend this book to anyone, but you have to have an appreciation for good, in depth description and old-fashioned style of writing. You also must have patience, because this is a fairly long book with many twists and turns, and there were definite times in this book that I didn't think anything good could come of it!! You must also have faith in the writer, because I was afraid for a while when I was reading that it would end horribly.
I have heard many negative things about this story, but I truly don't agree with any of them. Jane Eyre, Edward Rochester, Mr. St. John, they are all fabulously written, almost as though this story was written about actual people instead of fictional. I loved this book and will read it many more times.
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Summary: A mature book, hard to understand...but for all ages...
Review: I am twelve years old, and I read this book when I turned eleven. when I finished this book, I sort of re-read some of it, and scanned the pages over, and I said to myself, how in the world did I read this book with pure English language, written years ago, with a totally advanced vocabulary. Yet, yes, this book is at an advanced level, but so many girls between 12-15 read this book. And the funny thing is, that I don't understand the words, but when I read the book, I have a clear view of what the words mean. This is such a great book to give to your kids. I read it like, on my 11th birthday, and it is good for girls 11 and older. I would recomend this book for teens or pre-teens, and parents, don't give them Nancy Drew books. That could ruin them completely. Give them something that can make thier grades go up. They'll thank you later.
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Summary: No actually 4.9 stars, why because of the ending :(
Review: What can I say about Jane Eyre..mm.. well it's very clear that it is amazing! 4.9 stars well I know I should have given it 5 stars but the ending was truly a bummer! I really did not like um...what happened to a certain hall at the end and a certain guy..well I don't want to give it away. But it was truly a bummer. All I can say is that if it were a fairy-tale ending I would have given it 5 stars, but hey I guess that a book is not always interesting when it ends that way right all of you JE fans. But truly a 100% bummer all of you starters..so prepare to face a 100% bummer. Hey I can't still get over the ending. But trust me it is a very 100% good book, sad, romantic most of all :), and the ending is quite shocking, and a bummer, but not alls well that ends well, but it still ended well. For the most part ;)!
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Summary: Great Gothic Romance
Review: This is a beautifully written book about the life of Jane Eyre, a poor but spirited girl, and her transformation from an impudent young girl to an accomplished lady. My favorite part of this book was the beautifully written (and gradually developed) romance between Jane and Mr. Rochester. Mr. Rochester, a sardonic, bitter man, accepts Jane as governess to his ward; from there their feelings begin to develop for each other. Mr. Rochester is not the conventional hero (one might even imagine him to be an ugly man), which makes the tale more believable (and thankfully steers it away from bodice-ripping romantic territory). All in all, this is a great book with the usual plot twists, reversals, and character revelations one would expect from its genre.
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