Yes! I couldn't agree more, I don't read Jane Eyre as a Romance. This story is about Jane and her own strong feelings, morals and her convictions. Jane is my favorite character of all time. I dislike when readers judge Jane's decisions regarding Mr Rochester. I feel Mr. Rochester himself is misjudged, I agree with you regarding his character. I mean there is someone for everyone. Bertha, my heart goes out to her unfortunate situation but also agree she is used as a symbol. I think Mr Rochester did the best he could with the situation while struggling with his own feelings. This book means so much to me. Charlotte Bronte is someone I would love to be able to have tea with. 🙂
Yes! Jane is such a strong character! I feel for Rochester and Bertha both - they were both used as pawns 😩 I agree - Charlotte would be excellent to chat with!
finally, no lazy Rochester bashing! He's a fascinating complicated man. And yes, they are equals! I needed this video, very interesting analysis of the book
Yay! I’m glad you enjoyed my take on this book! Agreed - I find the Rochester bashing a bit lazy 😅. He’s so much more complex than how people generally view him!
This might be one of my favorite discoveries on RUclips I made in 2022. These reviews are absolutely superb, Alana. From one long form book reviewer to another, keep up the delightful work.
I just finished rereading Jane Eyre and I agree with so many things you’ve said. I really enjoyed this review! I hadn’t thought of St. John’s connection to Bertha but it’s such an interesting perspective to point out. It’s such a spiritual book! I always think that when people think of it as a romance that it limits it. One of the things sitting with me more than the last time is how Jane experiences that spiritual moment towards the end and keeps it to herself. Her depth of character astonishes me every time.
Your quotes are 🔥🔥🔥 Yes, one of the main themes that stood out what controlling your strongest emotions and personality; all the main characters deal with that and are outgrowth of that moral argument. I love how you said "the reader isn't supposed to understand Rochester. Only Jane can"! That's kind of how I felt about the main relationship in Memoirs of a Geisha, as well.
You know I love my quotes 🤣🙌🏼 YES! And it’s quite biblical isn’t it - the heart being deceptive so one has to have discernment. Oooooh you reminded me that I really need to read Memoirs of a Geisha! Haven’t read it since I was a teenager.
I don't think Bronte thought through Birtha, she's just a plot device to provide a reason to keep Rochester from getting married. I could be wrong but that's the vibe I got.
Great way to start out the first day of the new year with a new AE video. You've honestly have become one of my favorite booktubers because our taste our favorite similar and especially when I learned you watched BTF my all time fav booktuber right now Ive watched since 2018 I think
Same! She’s got such an eclectic taste in literature which is seemingly hard to find. No hate to other booktubers but a lot of them seem to solely focus on one genre, sometimes a healthy mix is appreciated.
"She's strong-willed, smart, and witty Yet because she is poor, and she has no means and she is not pretty - She's plain, she's not attractive in the classical sense, She is scorned by many." What poetry! (And aside from that, a brilliant review of my favourite book. Thank you!)
I love your analysis of this. I have always felt the same way but couldn't articulate it as well. I am looking forward to your perspective on other books!
Girl, you and these juicy reviews! Jane Eyre, one of my faves. I love the cozy Gothic atmosphere. You summed up the story well, and I like your interpretation of the relationship between Jane and "Rochestah." It's like having a friend in a relationship that appears to be awful but somehow works for the couple. I think there is a toxic element to Rochester, but in spite of that, Jane is like "I'm gonna love the one I have."
@@alanaestelle2076 Lol! Luggage is lost, unclaimed, and stolen. He could definitely make the "Don’t Date This Man" warning list. I mean, talk about skeletons in the closet! (Or attic) But good literature depicts the realities of humanity, and the reality is that sometimes folks fall in love with the "wrong" people.
Happy New Year, and Cheers! I have Jane Eyre on my TBR to read this year, and reading it for the first time. I didn't watch the film version of Jane Eyre and always thought, how is this romance. I don't think it's a romance novel, and glad someone said it ( I don't see Their Eyes Were Watching God as a romance novel either). I think calling it a romance novel is not serious, and I consider that as lazy thinking I do believe looking at Bertha as a symbol and realistic because else she could go; to hospitals (a loose term) for the insane was trash at the time. It's important that when we read classic novels to think about the society at the time (question: what else is happening during that time?) for greater context. But, then, it could be me overthinking it. Enjoyed the review!
Happy New Year! Yes! This really isn’t a romance - her falling in love with Rochester and experiencing romantic love for the first time is just a part of her life process. Ooooh good point - I really need to reread Their Eyes were Watching God! PREACH! It really bothers me actually when people ignore the societal and cultural contexts of classics and look at them from a contemporary point of view - it makes no sense! 🤣
I wish I could give this three thumbs up! You're channel is a breath of fresh air to use your description of Jane haha. Jane Eyre is my absolute favorite book and always want to reread immediately after finishing. To find a place where long form well thought out reviews are made is somewhat hard to find (though there are quite a few channels that have come to my attention recently). I love that you are reading Jane Eyre with an open mind. Though, being in the 21st century we all put some of our views on the books we read. It was refreshing to hear you take the book for what it is and not look through the lense of modern ideologies. Also, thank you for speaking of Rochester in a more nuanced way! I've heard many people discount Rochester, as well and say Jane is the only interesting and good part of the story. But I've always found him extremely compelling and was happy with his redemption and their love story ending up well. I'm looking foward to watching more of your insightful reviews!
Thank you so much!!! 😍🥹 Yes! It really irritates me when people don’t put classics in their proper contexts and project 21st century values on them🤣 Yessss! Rochester is such a fascinating character and I think people dismiss him because he’s not always palatable. Thanks again! ❤️
Patty-I love the Bronte sisters, so listening to your review was pleasure. I have been listening to many reviews of this book lately and have enjoyed the many insights that were shared about this very well written story. I too, didn't see Rochester as a bad person. I felt he was trapped by the society and the expectations it had for the people living in it. I really enjoyed your review.
I love Jane Eyre, it is one of my favorite books. I agree with a lot that you said. There's scene with St. John that would have scared me much more then the scenes with Rochester. So yes I do see the connection. I think Rochester has a madness too, I think as you said these people all want to just be free to love and feel happy and their stations and positions in life stop them.
@@alanaestelle2076 Yes, it is interesting how many complicated characters there are in this book. I do like Rochester, he is the only one who actually sees Jane, all of her. He is incredibly flawed, and he did several things I would have been up in arms about, but I think he truly loves her.
Thank you, Alana. I love Jane Eyre and I enjoy many types of analysis, but your analysis is how I’ve always thought of Jane Eyre, particularly with regards to Bertha. One thing I’ve wanted to learn more about is how aware the Brontës were of Britain’s colonial/slavery actions in the Caribbean (Bertha & possibly Heathcliff). I don’t know enough about this…just curious. I love long form analysis and you’re the best!
I have thought about Bertha typing Mr Rochester's wild inner nature but I havnt seen that it could apply to Jane and John! That definitely gave me new insight! I have read Jane Erye from the time I was a teenager and I'm still reading it! I'm 65 now. I always see more about it each time I read it and the prose is stunning!
Wonderful, insightful review of my favourite novel. Jane is my role model and my heroine, and I too trust her with regard to how I judge Rochester. I couldn't articulate that, so thank you for doing that for me. This is my first visit here and I hope to find further analyses of Jane Eyre from you, because this was delightful. Best wishes.
@@alanaestelle2076 When I think of Rochester's character when Jane met him, I think of Jane before she met Helen Burns. She could very easily have turned out to be a female Rochester - bitter and with a chip of her shoulder, but Helen gave her valuable guidance. Jane paid it forward because I think she saw herself in him - a hurt and unloved boy completely off course - and intuited rightly that he would benefit from what she learned from Helen. I think Jane was truly Rochester's salvation and he really, really needed her. She knew he was not a fixer upper in the common sense - he was her soulmate.
Our expectations are, indeed, lower and lower! 😂 😳 I read Jane Eyre for the first time only a few short years ago and it's one of my all-time favorite books. I can't say I was thrilled with the ending (not a huge fan of Rochester) 🤷🏼♀but I adore Jane, as a character. I'm with you, I'll be reading this book for the rest of my life and not gonna lie...this brilliant review makes me want to reread it right now! 😬 Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year! 📚
Since 2020 do we even have expectations anymore? 😂Rochester is definitely a hot mess LOL! This is a fantastic book and it only gets better with each read. 😍
This is my favorite book by the Bronte sisters. This association between Bertha and the other three characters was very interesting, I hadn't thought about that relationship. Congratulations on your work and hugs from your Brazilian follower!
Thank you for this thoughtful review. I also love Jane Eyre and have read it 3 times, and that’s not enough. I have never thought about the similarities of Jane, Rochester, St. John (Sinjin ), and Bertha. That’s so interesting. I always thought Mr. Rochester tried to do the most compassionate thing for her, considering the state of asylums in that day. He tried to save her to the end. And I love how he loved Jane despite her youth, plainness, and poverty. He saw her intelligence and talent and loved her. Jane was a most strong and faithful woman to her Christian beliefs and stood up for herself, which was unusual then I bet. She had backbone and courage. She wanted love and family and Charlotte Bronte’ delivered. Would that Charlotte Bronte’ and her sisters had lived, what would they have written?!
It’s just a fantastic book with so much to analyze! Yes!! I feel like poor Rochester gets the short end of the stick and people drag him, but he really isn’t that bad. And yes!! He tried to save her in the end! That’s what I like about Rochester the most - how he just unconditionally loves Jane despite her circumstances. And Jane is just the best!! I do wish we’d gotten more novels from the Brontë sisters.
Thx Alana: As coincidence would have it, I was just chatting about Jane Eyre on another channel. This year was my first reading of it, and of course I enjoyed it though with a remarkably different perspective than either of you. Perhaps your mention of spiritualism comes closest to my view. Maybe we can talk about it sometime? idk - however, there was one thing caught my ear possibly worth mentioning, which is whether or not Jane always thinks before acting. Certainly she didn't think clearly when climbed into bed with her very sick friend, nor did she clearly think through the actions that led to losing the valuable parcel she left on the stagecoach. Anyway, thx very much, and Happy New Year.
I think Jane Eyre is one of those books that can be talked about infinitely. The next time I read it, I’ll actually be focusing more on the spiritual elements of the book. Haha little Jane was still learning and Jane was borderline starving when she left her purse, so her judgment was a little shaky. Bless her heart 😂 Happy New Year 🎉
I came across your video recently and as someone for whom Jane Eyre is her all time favourite book, I absolutely loved your commentary! So many times I was just nodding in agreement that someone else also thinks these things. I'm so glad you called out how people villainize Mr. Rochester too much without understanding the context and time period. I do wish to ask critics of him as to what should he have done differently about Bertha that would have made it better (because I cannot think of any). He is far from perfect, but that's what I love about him because he genuinely wishes to do good but he struggles in how to do it the good way. I also view Jane Eyre as the story of Jane Eyre versus a romance (though I love the romance because as you said, they were flavours that only the other person could appreciate and enjoy and I love those kind of couples), and I believe Jane is a wonderful character for people of all ages to read and enjoy. At the end of the day, it is about a woman who makes choices based on what she wants and not on what is expected of her, which I find very inspiring. This book and Charlotte have had a huge impact on my life and I know even 20 years later I will revisit this book in some form :D
Im not into romance books and wasn't sure about reading some classics like Jane Eyre and Rebecca, some call them romance and some don't. I guess it depends on how you look at it.
Charlotte Brontë is my 7th favorite author and my favorite female author. The only woman to write a book in my top ten books of all time. 7) "Vilette" by Charlotte Brontë 68) "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë 139) "The Professor” by Charlotte Brontë 163) "Shirley" by Charlotte Brontë 20) "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" by Anne Brontë 97) "Agnes Grey" by Anne Brontë 173) "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë The 1943 "Jane Eyre" is the best movie version of this story. FAVORITE AUTHORS must have two books in the top 100 books of all time. 1) Leo Tolstoy (Resurrection) 2) Ivan Turgenev (Fathers and Sons) 3) James A. Michener (Chesapeake) 4) Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich) 5) Fyodor Dostoevsky (The Idiot) 6) C. S. Lewis (The Magician's Nephew) 7) Charlotte Brontë (Vilette) 8) J. R. R. Tolkien (The Hobbit) 9) Isaac Asimov (Foundation and Empire) 10) Jane Austen (Pride and Prejudice) 11) Mark Twain (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer) 12 Anne Brontë (The Tenant of Wildfell Hall) 13) George Eliot (Silas Marner) 14) Anthony Trollope (He Knew He Was Right) 15) Dr. Burrhus Frederic (B. F.) Skinner (Verbal Behavior) 16) Charles Dickens (Hard Times) 17) Thomas Hardy (Jude the Obscure)
@@alanaestelle2076 who had more influence on the book`s plot? Rivers saved Jane from hunger death, but desciption of English nature including moor wood is part of plot during entire novel.
Can you please review The Yellow Wallpaper? I know you're reading less, but it's just a short story. This link might work. The Yellow Wallpaper Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1892).
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Yes! I couldn't agree more, I don't read Jane Eyre as a Romance. This story is about Jane and her own strong feelings, morals and her convictions. Jane is my favorite character of all time. I dislike when readers judge Jane's decisions regarding Mr Rochester. I feel Mr. Rochester himself is misjudged, I agree with you regarding his character. I mean there is someone for everyone. Bertha, my heart goes out to her unfortunate situation but also agree she is used as a symbol. I think Mr Rochester did the best he could with the situation while struggling with his own feelings. This book means so much to me. Charlotte Bronte is someone I would love to be able to have tea with. 🙂
Yes! Jane is such a strong character! I feel for Rochester and Bertha both - they were both used as pawns 😩 I agree - Charlotte would be excellent to chat with!
finally, no lazy Rochester bashing! He's a fascinating complicated man. And yes, they are equals! I needed this video, very interesting analysis of the book
Yay! I’m glad you enjoyed my take on this book! Agreed - I find the Rochester bashing a bit lazy 😅. He’s so much more complex than how people generally view him!
@@alanaestelle2076 It's somewhere there with the criticism of the twilight - "haha, vamps sparkle". They sure do, but it's not The issue 🙂
This might be one of my favorite discoveries on RUclips I made in 2022. These reviews are absolutely superb, Alana. From one long form book reviewer to another, keep up the delightful work.
Wow, thank so you much John!! I really appreciate your kind words!
I just finished rereading Jane Eyre and I agree with so many things you’ve said. I really enjoyed this review! I hadn’t thought of St. John’s connection to Bertha but it’s such an interesting perspective to point out. It’s such a spiritual book! I always think that when people think of it as a romance that it limits it. One of the things sitting with me more than the last time is how Jane experiences that spiritual moment towards the end and keeps it to herself. Her depth of character astonishes me every time.
Yes, this is such a spiritual book and this book gets more and more complex each time I read it. Jane is such a fantastic and timeless character!
Your quotes are 🔥🔥🔥 Yes, one of the main themes that stood out what controlling your strongest emotions and personality; all the main characters deal with that and are outgrowth of that moral argument.
I love how you said "the reader isn't supposed to understand Rochester. Only Jane can"! That's kind of how I felt about the main relationship in Memoirs of a Geisha, as well.
You know I love my quotes 🤣🙌🏼 YES! And it’s quite biblical isn’t it - the heart being deceptive so one has to have discernment.
Oooooh you reminded me that I really need to read Memoirs of a Geisha! Haven’t read it since I was a teenager.
I don't think Bronte thought through Birtha, she's just a plot device to provide a reason to keep Rochester from getting married. I could be wrong but that's the vibe I got.
Great way to start out the first day of the new year with a new AE video. You've honestly have become one of my favorite booktubers because our taste our favorite similar and especially when I learned you watched BTF my all time fav booktuber right now Ive watched since 2018 I think
"our taste our favorite" - our taste are very
Same! She’s got such an eclectic taste in literature which is seemingly hard to find. No hate to other booktubers but a lot of them seem to solely focus on one genre, sometimes a healthy mix is appreciated.
Thank you so much - this is incredibly kind and I really appreciate it! And BTF is immaculate!
@@Pestopasta_ Thank you so much!! ❤
"She's strong-willed, smart, and witty
Yet because she is poor, and she has no means
and she is not pretty -
She's plain, she's not attractive in the classical sense,
She is scorned by many."
What poetry! (And aside from that, a brilliant review of my favourite book. Thank you!)
Oooomph yes!! The writing is just …. Gold!! This book is just fantastic!
And thank you!!
I love your analysis of this. I have always felt the same way but couldn't articulate it as well. I am looking forward to your perspective on other books!
Thank you so much!!
Girl, you and these juicy reviews! Jane Eyre, one of my faves. I love the cozy Gothic atmosphere. You summed up the story well, and I like your interpretation of the relationship between Jane and "Rochestah." It's like having a friend in a relationship that appears to be awful but somehow works for the couple. I think there is a toxic element to Rochester, but in spite of that, Jane is like "I'm gonna love the one I have."
LOL juicy! 🤣🙌🏼 the atmosphere in this book os immaculate haha.
Oh yes, Rochester is a trip with no luggage, but I’m not about to yuck Jane’s yum 🤣
@@alanaestelle2076 Lol! Luggage is lost, unclaimed, and stolen. He could definitely make the "Don’t Date This Man" warning list. I mean, talk about skeletons in the closet! (Or attic) But good literature depicts the realities of humanity, and the reality is that sometimes folks fall in love with the "wrong" people.
Woman in white is a good gothic story, too; if you like them.
Happy New Year, and Cheers! I have Jane Eyre on my TBR to read this year, and reading it for the first time. I didn't watch the film version of Jane Eyre and always thought, how is this romance. I don't think it's a romance novel, and glad someone said it ( I don't see Their Eyes Were Watching God as a romance novel either). I think calling it a romance novel is not serious, and I consider that as lazy thinking I do believe looking at Bertha as a symbol and realistic because else she could go; to hospitals (a loose term) for the insane was trash at the time. It's important that when we read classic novels to think about the society at the time (question: what else is happening during that time?) for greater context. But, then, it could be me overthinking it. Enjoyed the review!
Happy New Year! Yes! This really isn’t a romance - her falling in love with Rochester and experiencing romantic love for the first time is just a part of her life process. Ooooh good point - I really need to reread Their Eyes were Watching God! PREACH! It really bothers me actually when people ignore the societal and cultural contexts of classics and look at them from a contemporary point of view - it makes no sense! 🤣
I wish I could give this three thumbs up! You're channel is a breath of fresh air to use your description of Jane haha. Jane Eyre is my absolute favorite book and always want to reread immediately after finishing.
To find a place where long form well thought out reviews are made is somewhat hard to find (though there are quite a few channels that have come to my attention recently).
I love that you are reading Jane Eyre with an open mind. Though, being in the 21st century we all put some of our views on the books we read. It was refreshing to hear you take the book for what it is and not look through the lense of modern ideologies.
Also, thank you for speaking of Rochester in a more nuanced way! I've heard many people discount Rochester, as well and say Jane is the only interesting and good part of the story. But I've always found him extremely compelling and was happy with his redemption and their love story ending up well.
I'm looking foward to watching more of your insightful reviews!
Thank you so much!!! 😍🥹
Yes! It really irritates me when people don’t put classics in their proper contexts and project 21st century values on them🤣
Yessss! Rochester is such a fascinating character and I think people dismiss him because he’s not always palatable.
Thanks again! ❤️
@@alanaestelle2076 yeah, definitely not palatable for the 21st century. What does it say about me that I like my broody, outgoing handsome men 🤣
Patty-I love the Bronte sisters, so listening to your review was pleasure. I have been listening to many reviews of this book lately and have enjoyed the many insights that were shared about this very well written story. I too, didn't see Rochester as a bad person. I felt he was trapped by the society and the expectations it had for the people living in it. I really enjoyed your review.
Yes, agreed! I have sympathy for Rochester, just as I do Jane. And thank you!
I love Jane Eyre, it is one of my favorite books. I agree with a lot that you said. There's scene with St. John that would have scared me much more then the scenes with Rochester. So yes I do see the connection. I think Rochester has a madness too, I think as you said these people all want to just be free to love and feel happy and their stations and positions in life stop them.
Yes! St. John really is the most terrifying character in the book 😫.
All of these characters needs a video on how complicated they are haha
@@alanaestelle2076 Yes, it is interesting how many complicated characters there are in this book. I do like Rochester, he is the only one who actually sees Jane, all of her. He is incredibly flawed, and he did several things I would have been up in arms about, but I think he truly loves her.
"he's a trip with no luggage" 😆
LOL! One of my favorite sayings 🤣
You are the first person I've ever heard say this. It cracks me up every time I think of it!
Thank you, Alana. I love Jane Eyre and I enjoy many types of analysis, but your analysis is how I’ve always thought of Jane Eyre, particularly with regards to Bertha. One thing I’ve wanted to learn more about is how aware the Brontës were of Britain’s colonial/slavery actions in the Caribbean (Bertha & possibly Heathcliff). I don’t know enough about this…just curious. I love long form analysis and you’re the best!
Glad I’m not the only one who views Bertha this way!!🙌🏼 That’s a really
Interesting thought! And thank you! ❤️
I have thought about Bertha typing Mr Rochester's wild inner nature but I havnt seen that it could apply to Jane and John! That definitely gave me new insight! I have read Jane Erye from the time I was a teenager and I'm still reading it! I'm 65 now. I always see more about it each time I read it and the prose is stunning!
Yes!! This book is just fantastic and gets better and better 😍😍😍
Wonderful, insightful review of my favourite novel. Jane is my role model and my heroine, and I too trust her with regard to how I judge Rochester. I couldn't articulate that, so thank you for doing that for me. This is my first visit here and I hope to find further analyses of Jane Eyre from you, because this was delightful. Best wishes.
Thank you so much and I’m glad that this resonated with you! I look forward to revisiting Jane Eyre and digging into it deeper in the years to come 😍
@@alanaestelle2076 When I think of Rochester's character when Jane met him, I think of Jane before she met Helen Burns. She could very easily have turned out to be a female Rochester - bitter and with a chip of her shoulder, but Helen gave her valuable guidance. Jane paid it forward because I think she saw herself in him - a hurt and unloved boy completely off course - and intuited rightly that he would benefit from what she learned from Helen. I think Jane was truly Rochester's salvation and he really, really needed her. She knew he was not a fixer upper in the common sense - he was her soulmate.
Our expectations are, indeed, lower and lower! 😂 😳 I read Jane Eyre for the first time only a few short years ago and it's one of my all-time favorite books. I can't say I was thrilled with the ending (not a huge fan of Rochester) 🤷🏼♀but I adore Jane, as a character. I'm with you, I'll be reading this book for the rest of my life and not gonna lie...this brilliant review makes me want to reread it right now! 😬 Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year! 📚
Since 2020 do we even have expectations anymore? 😂Rochester is definitely a hot mess LOL! This is a fantastic book and it only gets better with each read. 😍
This is my favorite book by the Bronte sisters. This association between Bertha and the other three characters was very interesting, I hadn't thought about that relationship. Congratulations on your work and hugs from your Brazilian follower!
Charlotte is my favorite Brontë sister as well!
Aw thank you! And that’s amazing! I’ve got a review for a Brazilian author coming up soon!
Thank you for this thoughtful review. I also love Jane Eyre and have read it 3 times, and that’s not enough. I have never thought about the similarities of Jane, Rochester, St. John (Sinjin ), and Bertha. That’s so interesting.
I always thought Mr. Rochester tried to do the most compassionate thing for her, considering the state of asylums in that day. He tried to save her to the end.
And I love how he loved Jane despite her youth, plainness, and poverty. He saw her intelligence and talent and loved her.
Jane was a most strong and faithful woman to her Christian beliefs and stood up for herself, which was unusual then I bet. She had backbone and courage. She wanted love and family and Charlotte Bronte’ delivered. Would that Charlotte Bronte’ and her sisters had lived, what would they have written?!
It’s just a fantastic book with so much to analyze! Yes!! I feel like poor Rochester gets the short end of the stick and people drag him, but he really isn’t that bad. And yes!! He tried to save her in the end!
That’s what I like about Rochester the most - how he just unconditionally loves Jane despite her circumstances.
And Jane is just the best!! I do wish we’d gotten more novels from the Brontë sisters.
Fantastic insight. 5/5 review for a 5/5 book. The 2006 BBC adaptation definitely has the most fabulous Adele 💃
Thank you so much, Matthew! Yes! That Adele is the best one!
Thank you for this review. You have talked me into reading it.
@@lesandthecity Ah!!! I’m so glad! I hope you love it!!
Thx Alana: As coincidence would have it, I was just chatting about Jane Eyre on another channel. This year was my first reading of it, and of course I enjoyed it though with a remarkably different perspective than either of you. Perhaps your mention of spiritualism comes closest to my view. Maybe we can talk about it sometime? idk - however, there was one thing caught my ear possibly worth mentioning, which is whether or not Jane always thinks before acting. Certainly she didn't think clearly when climbed into bed with her very sick friend, nor did she clearly think through the actions that led to losing the valuable parcel she left on the stagecoach. Anyway, thx very much, and Happy New Year.
I think Jane Eyre is one of those books that can be talked about infinitely. The next time I read it, I’ll actually be focusing more on the spiritual elements of the book. Haha little Jane was still learning and Jane was borderline starving when she left her purse, so her judgment was a little shaky. Bless her heart 😂 Happy New Year 🎉
Woow this was excellent! I ordered the book after listening to your in depth analysis. Cant wait to read!
Thank you and I hope you love it!
I have this on my February TBR. I can't wait to get to it. Great review!!
Excited for you to read it! And thank you!
I came across your video recently and as someone for whom Jane Eyre is her all time favourite book, I absolutely loved your commentary! So many times I was just nodding in agreement that someone else also thinks these things.
I'm so glad you called out how people villainize Mr. Rochester too much without understanding the context and time period. I do wish to ask critics of him as to what should he have done differently about Bertha that would have made it better (because I cannot think of any). He is far from perfect, but that's what I love about him because he genuinely wishes to do good but he struggles in how to do it the good way.
I also view Jane Eyre as the story of Jane Eyre versus a romance (though I love the romance because as you said, they were flavours that only the other person could appreciate and enjoy and I love those kind of couples), and I believe Jane is a wonderful character for people of all ages to read and enjoy. At the end of the day, it is about a woman who makes choices based on what she wants and not on what is expected of her, which I find very inspiring.
This book and Charlotte have had a huge impact on my life and I know even 20 years later I will revisit this book in some form :D
Thank you!! Yessss, I feel like Rochester is SO misunderstood! I really need to reread Villette, because that is also brilliant.
Really great review.Has given me a whole new insight into this classic which makes it relevant in the modern world
Thank you so much, I’m so glad!!
I have never read jane Eyre but have watched some of the adaptations in over the years but I might check out the book this summer
Oooh I hope you get around to reading it soon! It’s so lovely!
Amazing Review, Alana. Happy New Year!
Thank you Brandon and Happy New Year!
Just finished reading jane Eyre it started out slow but I did like the book I totally understand why many people talk about jane Eyre
So glad you ended up liking it! 🙌🏼
Good review. Have you read Wuthering Heights? Can you link the podcast?
I read it in 2019 and don't have a review for it - that was before my reviewing days.
This is my second favorite book of all time, although it’s neck and neck with “Brideshead Revisited” for the type slot.
Love Jane Eyre! I really need to read Brideshead Revisted!
I agree it’s a coming of age, but those last few chapters made you think twice (for a second)
I also think jk Rowling read this before she wrote HP
Im not into romance books and wasn't sure about reading some classics like Jane Eyre and Rebecca, some call them romance and some don't. I guess it depends on how you look at it.
Yes, I think it can depend on how the reader wants to look at it!
"2023.... where our expectations are lower and lower." 😂😂😂😂 Literally cackled out loud!!
😂I have one resolution this year - to proof read my texts before I hit send 🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣 this review was awesome!!!! As usual! I'm reading Wide Sargasso Sea about Bertha. 😳
Charlotte Brontë is my 7th favorite author and my favorite female author. The only woman to write a book in my top ten books of all time.
7) "Vilette" by Charlotte Brontë
68) "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
139) "The Professor” by Charlotte Brontë
163) "Shirley" by Charlotte Brontë
20) "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" by Anne Brontë
97) "Agnes Grey" by Anne Brontë
173) "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë
The 1943 "Jane Eyre" is the best movie version of this story.
FAVORITE AUTHORS must have two books in the top 100 books of all time.
1) Leo Tolstoy (Resurrection)
2) Ivan Turgenev (Fathers and Sons)
3) James A. Michener (Chesapeake)
4) Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich)
5) Fyodor Dostoevsky (The Idiot)
6) C. S. Lewis (The Magician's Nephew)
7) Charlotte Brontë (Vilette)
8) J. R. R. Tolkien (The Hobbit)
9) Isaac Asimov (Foundation and Empire)
10) Jane Austen (Pride and Prejudice)
11) Mark Twain (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer)
12 Anne Brontë (The Tenant of Wildfell Hall)
13) George Eliot (Silas Marner)
14) Anthony Trollope (He Knew He Was Right)
15) Dr. Burrhus Frederic (B. F.) Skinner (Verbal Behavior)
16) Charles Dickens (Hard Times)
17) Thomas Hardy (Jude the Obscure)
Happy New Year Alana! Only four times? Really? 😁😉
Happy New Year! LOL ONLY FOUR 🗣
21:40 - I stil wonder who is #3 key character St-John Rivers or Moor Wood?
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@@alanaestelle2076 who had more influence on the book`s plot? Rivers saved Jane from hunger death, but desciption of English nature including moor wood is part of plot during entire novel.
Can you please review The Yellow Wallpaper? I know you're reading less, but it's just a short story. This link might work. The Yellow Wallpaper Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1892).
I asked b/c it's also about madness. I think you might enjoy it
pleaaaase do reading vlogs
Ooooh! I admit I feel a bit intimidated by this 🙈
Hey I’m new
Coming og Åge. Yes.
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It's all your fault that I have started a reread of this book. (Thank you.)
I regret nothing LOL