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over 5 years ago

Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë

Read in September 2009

Now I know why Charlotte Bronte said this of Jane Austen: "The passions are perfectly unknown to her: she rejects even a speaking acquaintance with that stormy sisterhood". I love Jane, but Charlotte REALLY knows how to write about passion, romant... Read full review

Dini *gasp in horror* You have not read this? What would Ayu say? ;P

Grace Tjan Yes, I'm a Jane Eyre virgin, believe it or not. :D

Dini Awesome, isn't it? ;)

Again, that St. John guy. Yuck.

Grace Tjan Dini wrote: "Awesome, isn't it? ;)

Again, that St. John guy. Yuck."

Yes. It's awesome. Mr. Rochester and Jane is just so HOT! *fans self* And I love how Jane is so conflicted yet chooses the right path anyway.

That St. John guy is creepy, and he almost got Jane by appealing to her strong sense of duty. But fortunately she heard that telepathic (?) message just in time to save her.

Dini I love Jane too. This is my favorite quote from her:
"I can live alone, if self-respect, and circumstances require me so to do. I need not sell my soul to buy bliss. I have an inward treasure born with me, which can keep me alive if all extraneous delights should be withheld, or offered only at a price I cannot afford to give."

Grace Tjan Dini wrote: "I love Jane too. This is my favorite quote from her:
"I can live alone, if self-respect, and circumstances require me so to do. I need not sell my soul to buy bliss. I have an inward treasure born ..."

That's a wonderful quote that captures Jane's character very well. And the interesting thing is that it is not Jane herself who says it, but Mr. Rochester, in his guise as the Gypsy fortune teller. That shows how well he knows her. Fantastic piece of writing.

That Gypsy woman thing is funny. Not only does Mr. Rochester have a fine bass voice, he is also a consummate actor! He is able to fool Blanche Ingram and everyone else in that party.

Dini How weird is it that the lead male in the story likes crossdressing? ;D

Grace Tjan Dini wrote: "How weird is it that the lead male in the story likes crossdressing? ;D"

Hahaha. And he's so convincing too. If only he remembers to remove his ring....

I wonder how ugly he really is? Jane thinks he is ugly, but that's only from her perspective.

Boof I'm so glad you loved this! I just adore this book and Jane and Mr Rochester is one of the greatest love stories ever told imho.

Grace Tjan Boof wrote: "I'm so glad you loved this! I just adore this book and Jane and Mr Rochester is one of the greatest love stories ever told imho."

Thanks, Boof. Honestly, I didn't expect this to be a five-star read, but I end up liking it a lot. Jane and Mr. Rochester's story is just irresistible. Now I'm going to get the 2006 BBC series. I've been watching clips of it on YouTube and it looks good.

Sherien Im so glad u loved it! Sandy, I think in gramedia PIM masih ada dvd Jane Eyre. It's really a great adaptation although there are some parts in the book which they didnt include in the movie. The actors are perfect. oh, and next, you should read Villette! I need to know what u think!

Grace Tjan Ok, Vilette will be on my TBR list. That Mr. Rochester in the 2006 adaptation is surely NOT ugly ! ;D

Rauf Baca nggak baca nggak baca nggak baca nggak baca nggak. . .

Grace Tjan WHRauf wrote: "Baca nggak baca nggak baca nggak baca nggak baca nggak. . ."

Baca dong! Male perspective on this book is needed. ;p

Rauf Hahaha. Next month tapi ya. Jadwal bulan ini udah padat dan nggak realistis :D

Grace Tjan WHRauf wrote: "Hahaha. Next month tapi ya. Jadwal bulan ini udah padat dan nggak realistis :D"

Beneran baca bulan depan! BTW, I'm amazed at the list of books that you read each month. Do you even sleep at night? LOL

Dini He reads in his sleep, I tell ya.

Ayu Palar Yayayay I will do a pom pom dance for you, Sandy :)
It's a very passionate book and written in a great great way. I could read this every year!

And don't we all wanna kiss Mr. Rochester? :D

Grace Tjan *nonton pom-pom dance* :D

Mr. Rochester and Jane are just talking (mostly) but they're so hot! A perfect meeting of mind and spirit. They're just made for each other, aren't they? Well, at least after they got rid of certain obstacles. *must shut up before spoiling this book for WH Rauf*

I'm still dipping into this book from time to time to reread the good parts.

It's amazing that Charlotte could blend such disparate elements such as psychological realism and gothic/supernatural happenings with perfect ease. Not to mention the religion, social commentary (proto-feminism?) and a sort of pantheistic study of nature. I find it fascinating how a book could be both so sensual and so religious at the same time. lol

If you're somewhat familiar with the bible, there are lots of references/ allusions to it, not surprisingly, considering that Charlotte is a vicar's daughter.
Rochester is like Samson in the bible.

Ayu Palar Rochester like Samson? Really? That is interesting :D

I think the BBC miniseries did well in capturing the essence of the novel, either the sensuality or the religiousity. A must watch :)

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