Never too Late to Read Classics discussion

Member Kudrat would like to invite any Member that would be interested in reading Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë.

Hi guys! So, Jane Eyre is basically a book I've been meaning to read for a really long time but never really got around to. I've been told that it's a book I'd really like, and I feel like starting a classic so anyone interested?

I'm in! It's on my bookshelf and I really want to read it. I'm also curious to read a novel by an other Brontë sisters.

Estelle wrote: "I'm in! It's on my bookshelf and I really want to read it. I'm also curious to read a novel by an other Brontë sisters."

Awesome! :)

How do you suggest we split up the chapters and when exactly we start?

There are 38 Chapters in total.

Kudrat wrote: "Estelle wrote: "I'm in! It's on my bookshelf and I really want to read it. I'm also curious to read a novel by an other Brontë sisters."

Awesome! :)

How do you suggest we split up the chapters an..."

I don't know how fast you read (I read really fast), so it's just a suggestion : since most of the chapters aren't so long, maybe we can read, like 4-5 chapters a day. If it's too much, do say it.
We can start today if you want :)

Estelle wrote: "Kudrat wrote: "Estelle wrote: "I'm in! It's on my bookshelf and I really want to read it. I'm also curious to read a novel by an other Brontë sisters."

Awesome! :)

How do you suggest we split up ..."

Well, I'm reading a bunch of other books as well, and I'm not the fastest reader since I have the tendency to kind of read aloud in my head. How about we start with 3 chapters and see how it goes?
We can start today if you'd like and then get back here to see how we like it so far :)

Perfect ! see you later then ;)

completely hooked by this book. It really is a writing I love. She is very different of her sister Emily, and I must say, I prefer Charlotte's writing.

Personally not familiar with either sisters' writing. I already feel the need rising to emulate their way of speech. No idea what to expect going down the road.
What other books by the Bronte sisters have you read?

I'm not really used to reading classics so it took a bit to get into it, but then it flowed nicely. *sighs* Kind of feel sorry for Jane rn. We'll see how the rest goes, looking forward to it :)

I've read wuthering Heights.

I too feel sorry for Jane. Her aunt give me the urge to slap her in the face!

Ahh, another classic I have yet to read.

They did. But so did that John boy, and Bessie (even though she was occasionally nice), as well as Abott. I hope she's off to school soon, though I doubt that's going to be a much better experience if any of the others come along.

Hey! I read JE fairly recently. It's a slow burner at the beginning but picks up pace later :)

Finally a (almost) friend, and a good adult figure, miss Temple ! The school seems to be a good thing for her !
And I understand your feeling : so much books for so little time...

Fox : actually I find the book really good even at the beginning. It has catched my attention.

I read a biography of the Bronte sisters and the school they attended is much like the one in the book. The three Bronte sisters did not have an easy life, and still managed to write such great books.
I read Jane Eyre a while ago and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. Enjoy.

Rosemarie wrote: "I read a biography of the Bronte sisters and the school they attended is much like the one in the book. The three Bronte sisters did not have an easy life, and still managed to write such great boo..."

I think their complicated family relationships and difficult circumstances contributed to the gothic undertones in the Bronte sisters novels.

The way the books engage with poverty and vulnerability demonstrates an understanding of the plight of many women in their era that other novelists such as Austen largely ignored or papered over.

Anne is underrated as an author in my opinion but Jane Eyre is definitely my favourite.

I have a theory that the YA trope of orphaned, mistreated and misunderstood girls arose from generations of authors reading Jane Eyre in their formative years and unconsciously attaching to the idea. It is an excellent way to build immediate sympathy for a MC.

Rosemarie wrote: "I read a biography of the Bronte sisters and the school they attended is much like the one in the book. The three Bronte sisters did not have an easy life, and still managed to write such great boo..."

I would also like to recommend a book about the Brontes, it is a biographical novel called "Dark Quartet" by Lynne Reid Banks. It is very readable and gives you good insight into the 4 Brontes (it also deals with Branwell, as well as the 3 novelist sisters).

Jackie, that is the book I read. It was wonderful. I have the sequel, which is about Charlotte, but have not read it yet.

how interesting Rosemarie, it was a very informative, but very engaging and readable book. I hadn't realised there was a sequel, will look it up.

I'm so sorry, guess I am not good at buddy reads. I finished it, because I simply couldn't put it down...
But I will be really happy to discuss it anyway !

Estelle, I am glad you enjoyed the book. There is a modern British author who writes literary fantasy called Jasper Fforde who wrote a book called The Eyre Affair which involves Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester. It can be silly at times but contains many references to classic books and authors.

Rosemarie wrote: "Jackie, that is the book I read. It was wonderful. I have the sequel, which is about Charlotte, but have not read it yet."

Jackie wrote: "how interesting Rosemarie, it was a very informative, but very engaging and readable book. I hadn't realised there was a sequel, will look it up."
On your recommendation Rosemarie, I have downloaded and just started reading the sequel to Dark Quartet, about Charlotte Bronte. Looking forward to it. In the UK this coming Thursday there is a new BBC dramatization about the Brontes - as it's the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charlotte Bronte this year (April 1816).

I’m reading this one right now. I’m on chapter 2-3.

This a really good read Carter!