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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
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One of the most beloved novels in history for many generations ; "Jane Eyre" is set in England in the 1800's . The story of a neglected girl orphan of that name who never gives up her dream of happiness, no matter how remote a possibility, this goal can ever be reached. Hated by her cruel Aunt Mrs. Sarah Reed (NOT A BLOOD RELATIVE), and cousins Eliza, jealous of her more beautiful but spiteful sister Georgiana, and abused by them both. They look down at the beggar, this little poor girl this imposition, why is she here ? They show every day their contempt, not even bothering to hide it . It would be so nice everyone thinks, if Jane wasn't there. Her miserable, tormented life seems everlasting no escape, where would she go ? And treated like a lowly servant not a loved relative, she the orphan has to keep her feelings to herself. Bessie the nurse maid, is the only person that treats Miss Eyre kindly, secretly of course. The frosty aunt very reluctantly raised Jane, until the age of ten, then gladly Mrs. Reed sends the unwanted prepubescent Jane , to a charity school Lowood's, run by a clergyman the tyrannical Mr. Brocklehurst, he forgot the teachings of Jesus . Harshly treated there too, as are the other students (Jane is hungry and cold, often), by the director Brocklehurst, a man that believes in discipline, except for his own luxury- loving family ! Jane grows up a lonely woman with few friends, only one in fact fellow student Helen, (here for a short time) she hopes there has to be something better than mere existence. Leaving the horrible school after eight long years, the last two as a teacher the teenager gets a job as a lowly and paid little, governess , in a gloomy mansion far away. Her new "master" is the rather distant and frightening Mr. Edward Fairfax Rochester, a mysterious man that spends little time at home. Jane becomes attractive to the not very attractive Rochester, many questions are left unaccountably unanswered at Thornfield Hall. The little girl Adele, the governess teaches and takes care of sometimes. Along with her French nurse, Sophie, is she Rochester's child or just his ward ? Those strange horrific noises up on the third floor , dreadful, devilish and inhuman laughs in the middle of the night, what is causing them ? How did the owner of the house make all his money ? Will Rochester marry the beautiful but greedy woman Blanche Ingram, she despises Miss Eyre and make her leave Thornfield Hall. Will the plain Jane ever find a place to call her own and find love and contentment ? This classic book written by one of the brilliant but short- lived Bronte sisters Charlotte, will not disappoint readers of great literature, still worth the effort after more than a century and a half of its existence ... it will continue for who knows how long ?
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July 27, 2011 – Shelved
January 28, 2012 – Started Reading
February 14, 2012 – Finished Reading

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Cecily "Not a blood relative", indeed - and blood, red and sacrifice are threaded throughout the narrative.


Ivonne Rovira I read this book as a teenager and absolutely adored it! I'm about to re-read it, as I'm teaching it in an AP English class for the first time. We'll see how the girls take to it.


Henry Avila The Bronte sisters are great,Ivonne.


Ivonne Rovira You know, I've never been able to get into Wuthering Heights; I fear that makes me some sort of philistine, I know! LOL! All the characters except old Mr. Earnshaw strike me as crazy.


Carol A first time read for me this year Henry and now a favorite too!


Carol Ivonne wrote: "You know, I've never been able to get into Wuthering Heights; I fear that makes me some sort of philistine, I know! LOL! All the characters except old Mr. Earnshaw strike me as crazy."

I could not get into it either Ivonne, but plan to reread it. Thought it was just my mood or something, lol.


Dolors "Will Rochester marry a beautiful woman and make Jane Eyre leave Thornfield Hall.Will the plain Jane ever find a place to call her own and find love and contentment?" Excited as a little girl for knowing both answers! :)


Henry Avila This review was one of my earliest, it needs to be fixed.


message 9: by Dolors (last edited May 22, 2014 03:19AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Dolors Funny Henry, it was also one of my earliest on GR as well.


message 10: by Henry (last edited May 22, 2014 03:20AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Henry Avila I just hopefully improved it, Dolors.


Dolors You did Henry! Loved the concluding sentence. I am certain JE will keep mesmerizing readers for years to come. Also loved the reference to "the presence in the attic" which reminded me of Rhys' Wide Sargasso Sea, a very powerful novel that stands on its own.


Henry Avila Never read the book with that funny name, Seaweed Sea....


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Dolors Henry wrote: "Never read the book with that funny name, Seaweed Sea...."

Heh. Seaweed? Uhu...lucky you! Some pearls to discover out there! :) Rhys gave voice to the woman in the attic and told how she met Mr. Rochester. Truly recommendable.


Henry Avila Sargasso means seaweed in Portuguese.


Dolors Henry wrote: "Sargasso means seaweed in Portuguese."

Woa, I didn't know that! I will have to re-ponder the title for the umpteenth time now...


Henry Avila My ancestors found a lot of seaweed, when they discovered that sea, in the 1400's.Too much...


LeeAnne Great review Henry. It's amazing how long this book has managed to capture readers hearts. One of my all time favorite books too.


message 18: by Minh (new) - rated it 5 stars

Minh This book haunts me from beginning to the end. Great review, as always.


Henry Avila LeeAnne wrote: "Great review Henry. It's amazing how long this book has managed to capture readers hearts. One of my all time favorite books too."

When a book is great, it will be read.


Henry Avila Irene wrote: "This book haunts me from beginning to the end. Great review, as always."
It is a very interesting novel,Irene.


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Sara Love this book.


Henry Avila All time classic !


Cecily Henry wrote: "Sargasso means seaweed in Portuguese."

Ooh, I didn't know that, either. It never occurred to me it might mean anything so specific. Thanks.


message 24: by Henry (last edited Mar 01, 2022 01:02PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Henry Avila You're welcome, Cecily.


Henry Avila GREAT BOOK, one of the best ever written. ..


Henry Avila Minh wrote: "This book haunts me from beginning to the end. Great review, as always."
Thank you, sorry I misses this comment...


Maricarmen Estrada M Great review Henry! This is one of my favorite of all time. I want to read it again!


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Elizabeth Fabulous review, Henry! Will get to this rightfully fantastic classic as soon as I can!


message 29: by Henry (last edited Aug 05, 2020 03:00PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Henry Avila Maricarmen wrote: "Great review Henry! This is one of my favorite of all time. I want to read it again!"
A beautiful book , a classic if there is any such thing.


Henry Avila Elizabeth wrote: "Fabulous review, Henry! Will get to this rightfully fantastic classic as soon as I can!"

Elizabeth wrote: "Fabulous review, Henry! Will get to this rightfully fantastic classic as soon as I can!" What more can I say? If you enjoy reading this is one of the best.


Kelly Kosinski One of my top 10


Henry Avila Yes I agree.


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TMR Such a difficult novel, for me.


Henry Avila But good my friend.


James Thomas I can't see a time where this classic will not be greatly appreciated. I love this book! Lovely review


Henry Avila Thank you, I Agree certainly the book is eternal..


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