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This is one of my top three favorite books of all time. I read Jane Eyre at least once a year. If I had to pick one favorite love story, it would be Jane Eyre. The emotional drama of this 19th century book is unparalleled. The hero and heroine have such an intense, all-consuming love for each other. Neither one is particularly good looking so their love is not based so much on physical appearance as much as a meeting of the minds.
Jane Eyre is the type of woman I like in fiction - bright, independent, and moral. She really is the first fictional feminist. Despite being poor, plain, and obscure, she's willing to stand up for herself even at great personal cost. The hero, Mr. Rochester, will make you fall in love with him. He's strong, rich, and passionate. He's the archetype for the tortured, engimatic, brooding hero found in so many modern stories. You can't read his passionate declarations to Jane without being moved. His passion for Jane is remarkable. Everyone should have someone who loves them as much as he does Jane.
I read this book in high school, but didn't appreciate the depth, symbolism, and plot. When I read it as an adult, I couldn't get enough of the story.
If you haven't read this book, you should. It's a classic in literature. The first ten chapters aren't as interesting as what happens later in the book so if you find the beginning a tad boring, don't give up. Keep reading. It gets better. I promise.
Jane Eyre is the type of woman I like in fiction - bright, independent, and moral. She really is the first fictional feminist. Despite being poor, plain, and obscure, she's willing to stand up for herself even at great personal cost. The hero, Mr. Rochester, will make you fall in love with him. He's strong, rich, and passionate. He's the archetype for the tortured, engimatic, brooding hero found in so many modern stories. You can't read his passionate declarations to Jane without being moved. His passion for Jane is remarkable. Everyone should have someone who loves them as much as he does Jane.
I read this book in high school, but didn't appreciate the depth, symbolism, and plot. When I read it as an adult, I couldn't get enough of the story.
If you haven't read this book, you should. It's a classic in literature. The first ten chapters aren't as interesting as what happens later in the book so if you find the beginning a tad boring, don't give up. Keep reading. It gets better. I promise.
