Very enjoyable to read about Rochester's background; his isolated upbringing and manipulating father, as landowner in Jamaica, and the torturous years married to a mad woman. My heart ached for him to watch as his experiences molded him into the mistrustful and cynical adult, and finally his absolute longing for a possible future with the unassuming Ms. Eyre. Edward came to life within these pages, breathing a wonderful freshness into a classic tale. 4 stars.
Much better than expected. Novel about the life/upbringing of Edward Rochester, and how, as a 2nd son he was manipulated by his father while his older brother was raised as heir and favorite. Blends well with the Jane Eyre story.
