Drop Everything And Read discussion

Thoughts?

I love this book.it's been a while since reading it but I may just have to read it again ;)

Helen Burns may have aspergers, but Jane must have something to make her so uncynical after growing up abused. Granted, her boarding school improved, but by then she'd already hit puberty (not that she cared) and her formative years were mostly behind her.

SPOILERS AHEAD

No, really. She gets used by one man who only wants sex, and then one who only wants her for a placeholder (if that's the right word) or slotfiller in the category of "wife". She maintains her dignity and her desire for a not-sexless marriage, I just don't know how.

I was reading this, but then the book mysteriously disappeared off of my coffee table....
(view spoiler)[ I highly suspect my sister. XD (hide spoiler)]

Borrowed the book from the library today, will start it tonight!

Found it again! And then she stole it again after I had a chance to cram down three more chapters...

You should hide that book if you get it back again! xD

I read this last year and really enjoyed it.

Hallie wrote: "You should hide that book if you get it back again! xD"

I fully intend to. Right now it is in my mother's car- which is in another city- but I finally found Les Miserables again so I'm happy :)

I'm reading Ember in the Ashes next week, but will re-read Jane Eyre probably the week after.

It's amazing, worth the read

I started it yesterday only and enjoying it. It was really easy to get into the story, Jane's personality is so powerful and C. Brontë's writing style is captivating.

I will write a more detailed when I'm done reading the book, but I love that we're reading this for the book this month. This is a reread for me but I love it more now than I did when I was eighteen. This is one of my favorite books and I love it!!!!

I'm really enjoying it! It's really mysterious. Who is Grace Poole? Who is really Mr Rochester?

I knew from the beginning... I hate spoilers :( I'm glad you're enjoying it, though!

Rhedyn wrote: "I knew from the beginning... I hate spoilers :( I'm glad you're enjoying it, though!"
I'm maybe naïve but can't see nothing here! Or maybe my imagination is working too hard here, coz I'm imagining lots of different things!

No, I already knew the outcome before I started the book. :(

I've just finished it and rated it 4*. I really liked the story but some passages were very long, too descriptive and dull. I really liked the end and (view spoiler)[ Jane and Mr Rochester's reunion (hide spoiler)].

The storyline is quite evident. I could easily predict what was going to happen. Nevertheless, the transformation of an abandoned girl into a powerful young lady was quite captivating. Altogether, i enjoyed reading it

I did also, although I couldn't understand her attraction to him.

She might have that thing where if you are abused as a child you are attracted to abusive people as an adult.

Things they have in common:
* "plain" looks
* affection for Adele
* prejudice against hispanics and creoles
* possibly a love of reading
* independent-mindedness

Also they both seem to love sex. Jane won't stop talking about how "passionate" she is, and Adele's mother was apparently a prostitute.

I have read all your comments, guys! And my feeling is that your discussions about this novel is quite superficial. When you read a novel you should be aware of the key in which it was written (1847) and for this you should have some notions about literary theory and perspectives. For this I kindly suggest you to read "Beginning theory" by Peter Barry. Do not forget that is a Victorian novel and Charlotte Bronte revolutionized the art of fiction and that period of time was about women emancipation.

Now, there is a book I will never read, and it is "Beginning Theory" by Peter Barry.

However, is there any way to actually make this a discussion thread?

Vickie wrote: "I love this story, it's a beautiful, heart-breaking, dark,and suspenseful love story. For being an old English (Georgian era) classic, the writing is suprisingly easy to read and understand."

Vickie wrote: "I love this story, it's a beautiful, heart-breaking, dark,and suspenseful love story. For being an old English (Georgian era) classic, the writing is suprisingly easy to read and understand."

Dear Vickie, with all my love I'm telling you that Georgian Era is comprised between 1714 - 1837. The period comprised between 1837, when Queen Victoria came on power, until 1901, the year of her death, is known
as the Victorian Era. The novel was published in 1847, ten years after Queen Victoria ascended the throne. I really don't want to patronized you, from literary point of view, but I thought joining a literary group the discussions will be more objective. You had said that 'the writing is surprisingly easy to read and understand'. Do you want to have a debate on what you really understand reading the novel? I'm very interested to know your point of view and if you like I'll tell you mine.

Alia wrote: "Now, there is a book I will never read, and it is "Beginning Theory" by Peter Barry.

However, is there any way to actually make this a discussion thread?"
Dear Alia, too bad for you. It's a very interesting book and you might learn something useful.

Hi Halool Angela! I have to confess that I do not like your tone! You don't want to patronize but actually what you are doing is worse than that! You can express your point of view without being aggressive! You are not sharing your thoughts on the book, you are giving lessons to people!

Halool, I would actually agree with martin. Please try to use a more diplomatic tone and respect each others opinions and decisions.

I'm late to the game, but I DID read this book last month! For the first time ever (and I'm 30...lol). It took me a few chapters to get into the story, but I persevered because so many people said that it was really quite interesting. I did end up enjoying this novel greatly.

(view spoiler)[ As for people wondering how Jane could remain so kind and "normal" after her horrible childhood, it is quite possible that she simply knew she did not wish to treat others the way she was treated. She is also clearly educated and has read a great deal, therefore she likely knows a great deal more about the world than she lets on.

I was surprised that she returned to Rochester, even though it was clear that she did care for him. Their witty back and forth and the passion they both clearly shared was quite obvious. But the age difference (which wasn't such a strange thing back then, I know) compared to St. John seemed so great. I was mostly disappointed that St. John ended up being such a pratt! ha ha ha. He had so much potential and could have loved Jane if he actually stopped for a moment to think about what he was doing. But alas, I guess it's good he stuck with his convictions. He shouldn't have been so surprised that she said no when he clearly had no intentions of loving her. So of course she returned to Rochester. At least that shows that her love was not dependent on looks or status, I suppose. (hide spoiler)]

Overall, great book. A fine representation of 19th century English writing. And I'm always a sucker for a romance (even an unconventional one!).

One of my mom's favourites!