Jane
Ratings9
Average rating3.3
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Ratings9
Average rating3.3
"A powerful modern day reimagining of Charlotte Brontë's classic novel Jane Eyre. Jane learns that in the world of New York's elite, secrets are the greatest extravagance and she must decide if she should trust the man she loves or do whatever it takes to protect her best friend from the consequences of his deception" -- Provided by publisher.
"Growing up in an unhappy family in a small New England town, Jane dreamed of escaping to New York City to study art and live a life of independent adventure. Soon after arriving, she takes a job as a nanny for a mysterious, powerful businessman, Rochester, and his lovable but lonely daughter, Adele, in a lavish apartment filled with unsettling secrets. Jane soon finds herself drawn into a world of intrigue, danger, and romance that takes her far beyond her childhood dreams."--
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The art in this adaptation of Jane Eyre is beautiful, but the story feels very shallow. This was an enjoyable plane read, but it could have been so much better.
Okay admittedly I haven't read Jane Eyre... I know, I know. I actually didn't realize what this was when I grabbed it from my library, I just thought the art looked cute. I know bad reason to read a book, so sue me.
I did love the artwork of this but that's it. All the characters were flat, and Mr. Rochester didn't have an attractive personality to me at all. Also nothing was explained in this, but I'll chalk that up to you are supposed to have read Jane Eye in order to understand this. My bad, but personally I do feel that makes it a weak retelling.
I'm happy to see from other reviews that those who have read Jane Eyre didn't seem to care for this much either so that gives me hope that I will still enjoy that classic when I get to it.
