Book Review: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte



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About the book:

Rating: Amazing

Pages: 592

Released: 1847

Published: Penquin

 

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Synopsis:

Jane Eyre had a troubled childhood. Orphaned she goes to live at her Uncles where she's subjected to humiliation by her spiteful Aunt and her children. Eventually she is taken to boarding school which she survives by her strength of character alone. Then she gets work as a governess in the home of dark and mysterious Mr Rochester. But as Jane and Mr Rochester grow closer, Thornfield Hall has a secret that threatens to pull them apart forever?

 

First Line:

"There was no possibility of taking a walk that day."

 

Review:

Surprisingly, I loved this book. I've put off reading this book as I didn't think I'd like it and the story would drag like other classics I have tried reading before. The story ensnared me and I devoured the book in a matter of days. Having already known the story due to films and TV adaptations I thought that would hinder my reading experience. But I was mistaken, this book is different from any retelling I've seen, which made the reading more enjoyable. I loved the story of an unconventional love between Mr Rochester and Jane Eyre. It wasn't love at first sight it was a slow process which made it more believable. You followed Jane Eyre through the does he? doesn't he? and the will they? won't they? much like you would in real life relationships. The characters were just as intriguing as the plot and just as enjoyable to follow. The characters multifaceted personalities just added to the plot in a way that enhanced the story. All in all a fantastic read, highly enjoyable.

 

Recommended Audience:

Anyone who wants to start delving into the world of classics and doesn't know where to start.

 

Favourite Quote:

"If God had blessed me with beauty and wealth, I would make it as hard for you to leave me, as it is for I to leave you." - Jane Eyre

 

 

 

 

Book Review: Remembrance by Theresa Breslin

 

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About the Book:

 

Rating: Amazing

Pages: 303

Released: 2002

Published by: Doubleday

 

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Synopsis:

Its the summer of 1915 and in the village of Stratharden all anyone can talk about is the war that's well under way in France. The lives of 5 young people are forever changed as Kitchener's Army begins recruiting and they all get sucked into the chaos that war brings...

 

First Line:

"It's just not quite respectable."

 

Review:

I loved this book. It was as emotionally moving as it was intellectually stimulating. This book really opened my eyes to the suffering a struggles that people faced during this era. The relationships between the four main characters was heart warming as they guided me through their lives and what life was like during World War One. The letters exchanged between the characters only added to the emotional aura of this book. This book does a fantastic job of invoking such strong emotion that the story will stay with you long after you put it down. Because even though the characters are fictional, the book is based on fact and the soldiers and civilians that gave their lives to fight a cause that was not their own deserve to be remembered. Forever. This book does a fantastic job at showing you why these men, women and children deserve to be remembered.

 

Recommended Audience:

Anyone who enjoys historical fiction in particular based on World War One.  

 



Book Review: Mary and Elizabeth by Emily Purdy

About the book:



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Rating: Amazing

Pages: 376

Released: June 16th 2011

Published by: Harper Collins Publishers Ltd.

 

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Synopsis:

When their father, Henry VIII dies, sisters Mary and Elizabeth along with their brother are now orphans and young Edward is now King. The years that follow see the once beloved sisters become divided as religion and circumstances cause them to doubt each other. Will they be able to reconcile their differences before its too late or will their growing hatred be their downfall?

 

First Line:

"Wonderful, dangerous, cruel, and wise, after thirty-eight years of ruling England, King Henry VIII lay dying."

 

Review:

 I loved this book! My favourite period of English History is the Tudor period, so any book written about this time is always a winner for me. But this book was really amazing. Even though its a fiction novel I really felt like the events of this book could have been what actually happened. This book totally absorbed my attention so that I began hoping for different outcomes even though I knew what would ultimately happen to each character. I became emotionally involved in the characters I really cared about what was happened to them and I really didn't like it when something bad was going to happen to them. Overall, this book was quite emotion/thought provoking and was just captivating and I enjoyed every page. 

 

Recommended Audience:

Anyone who enjoys historical fiction.