tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post5478404527926316503..comments2024-03-28T05:11:15.109-04:00Comments on Avid Reader's Musings: Jane EyreMelissa (Avid Reader)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-23924092360531325692014-06-18T14:11:15.839-04:002014-06-18T14:11:15.839-04:00Jeanne - Yes, yes, yes!!! I love that series so mu...Jeanne - Yes, yes, yes!!! I love that series so much. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-43795273612632836642014-06-17T09:01:54.053-04:002014-06-17T09:01:54.053-04:00I love this book, not least because it made possib...I love this book, not least because it made possible Jasper Fforde's The Eyre Affair.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374498643286099244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-39761131806792446962014-06-16T15:34:06.092-04:002014-06-16T15:34:06.092-04:00bookertalk.com - Yes, and I loved that it's wr...bookertalk.com - Yes, and I loved that it's written so honestly by a woman during that time period. I'm sure the author's thoughts made their way out of Jane's mouth a few times. <br /><br />Ruth - I love that cover too! <br /><br />misfortuneofknowing - I know! Rochester stumbles over everything he's trying to say and ends up getting frustrated. I love that so much more than St. John's clinical approach. <br /><br />abibliophilesstyle - I agree with that. I wouldn't want anyone I know dating him either, so many red flags!<br /><br />cleopatra - I think every 5 years is the perfect time period for a re-read. <br /><br />Laura - And every time you return to a favorite book you are deepening your relationship with the story! <br /><br />Marsar - She really does have incredible strength of character. <br /><br />a reader - Apparently it's a nickname for Jane, who knew?<br /><br />raisedareader - Exactly! I put off re-reading it so it could be a treat during my birthday month. Now I think I'll need to make it a regular occurance. <br /><br />Diane - It's such a treat to re-read it!<br /><br />o - It definitely stands up for a re-read! <br /><br />Amy - That's too funny! Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-70738379363558884732014-06-15T21:14:33.979-04:002014-06-15T21:14:33.979-04:00I also read this book for the first time in 2007, ...I also read this book for the first time in 2007, right after graduating from college. Fun coincidence!<br /><br />I actually love that Mr. Rochester calls her Janet. I've listened to part of the book on audio, and it sounds like such a cute pet name when it's spoken.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202774097017774432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-70506844405782990012014-06-15T14:58:47.087-04:002014-06-15T14:58:47.087-04:00I love all the parts you mentioned here. This book...I love all the parts you mentioned here. This book! Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-41352790674761610102014-06-15T11:47:18.788-04:002014-06-15T11:47:18.788-04:00I love this book too :) Looking forward to a re-re...I love this book too :) Looking forward to a re-read in the near future!<br /><br />Great review :)ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245931629228090133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-49828031806652237992014-06-15T09:33:36.243-04:002014-06-15T09:33:36.243-04:00Great review Melissa. I need to reconnect with Jan...Great review Melissa. I need to reconnect with Jane:)(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-74304919627978572982014-06-15T02:16:16.353-04:002014-06-15T02:16:16.353-04:00I've read this book so many times, but reading...I've read this book so many times, but reading your post, I can't help but think that I'll be rereading it by the end of the night. Everything about that books begs me to grab a cup of tea and a fluffy pillow and just will away the hours.<br /><br />Erin @ www.raisedreading.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-2045796375969195592014-06-14T14:41:30.915-04:002014-06-14T14:41:30.915-04:00Last time I read this one, I was wondering what wa...Last time I read this one, I was wondering what was up with "Janet" too. I wonder if it's a nickname for Jane? Weird, since Jane is shorter! *ೃ༄ Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139487177036647728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-589219531347787652014-06-14T11:17:06.020-04:002014-06-14T11:17:06.020-04:00Great review! It's true this is a book that re...Great review! It's true this is a book that resonates with you, and stays with you, no matter what! <b>Jane</b>'s depth and strength as a heroine are unsurpassable.Marsarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521245679287631501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-17791596273279852102014-06-14T06:24:45.826-04:002014-06-14T06:24:45.826-04:00I love books that you get something new out of eac...I love books that you get something new out of each time you read them! Jane Eyre is definitely one of those for me, and I just love how you can think one thing about it, reread it and realise that you actually think something different, not because the book has changed, but because you have. It's awesome.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-16916473946245674072014-06-14T01:15:59.048-04:002014-06-14T01:15:59.048-04:00Everything you said is so true! It's just a w...Everything you said is so true! It's just a wonderful book. I think it's been at least five years since I last read it, so I think that it's almost time for a re-read.<br /><br />Great review!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-8613816924900630812014-06-13T16:33:40.164-04:002014-06-13T16:33:40.164-04:00Don't get me wrong, I think Mr. Rochester is a...Don't get me wrong, I think Mr. Rochester is a great character, I just don't think he's a great person. He's interesting in a book, but I wouldn't want my daughter / sister / friend to fall for someone who treated her that way. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-64387832018185913242014-06-13T16:18:44.130-04:002014-06-13T16:18:44.130-04:00I LOVE Jane Eyre! Like you, I've been able to ...I LOVE Jane Eyre! Like you, I've been able to connect with this novel at different points in my life. Right now, I can't remember the specifics of St. John's proposal, but I do remember thinking that even Rochester's proposal is kind of awful (as passionate as it is!): “You strange, you almost unearthly thing!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-58331645723456329612014-06-13T15:36:53.077-04:002014-06-13T15:36:53.077-04:00Great review. Agree that each time you reread [it...Great review. Agree that each time you reread [it], it will teach you something new about yourself. <br /><br />Beautiful cover.Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-22486064714061111642014-06-13T14:31:23.707-04:002014-06-13T14:31:23.707-04:00Couldn't agree more with your comment that thi...Couldn't agree more with your comment that this book has much more to it than a romance. There's such a strong theme about the role of women and the limitations on their choices plus the complex situation of governesses. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-86287613793461830352014-06-13T14:07:22.932-04:002014-06-13T14:07:22.932-04:00Sandy - It should definitely be on your MUST list!...Sandy - It should definitely be on your MUST list! <br /><br />JoAnn - I love that cover too! I've never seen it, but I have a bad habit of collecting vintage editions of this book. <br />Sophia - I agree, I just love her. <br /><br />abibliophilesstyle - Interseting, I didn't know that. I know a lot of people hate Rochester. There are times when I do, but in the end I think I love the fact that Jane sees him for who he is and calls him out on it. She falls for him, but she never lets him get away with treating her badly. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-42113789838434197102014-06-13T12:20:38.926-04:002014-06-13T12:20:38.926-04:00Janet is a diminutive form of Jane (a nickname) ac...Janet is a diminutive form of Jane (a nickname) according to Behind the Name:<br />http://www.behindthename.com/name/janet<br /><br />I have mixed feeling about this book. I love Jane as a heroine, but Mr. Rochester is a jerk. He treats Jane really badly - he's so rude at first, then he tries to make her jealous with Blanche, and he lies to her about everything! Jane is WAY too good for him. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-75499550954220140262014-06-13T10:22:52.518-04:002014-06-13T10:22:52.518-04:00I love Jane Eyre - she's one of my favorite st...I love Jane Eyre - she's one of my favorite strong women in literature, and someone all women can strive to emulate. <br /><br />As a side note: I also noticed the Janet thing. I assumed it was just his pet name for her, since it's just Jane with an ending "t." Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113180708896008365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-4335336848791729782014-06-13T07:59:59.480-04:002014-06-13T07:59:59.480-04:00It's definitely time for me to reread Jane Eyr...It's definitely time for me to reread Jane Eyre. Love the cover shown here!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-41705113093171786322014-06-13T06:45:15.123-04:002014-06-13T06:45:15.123-04:00I have never read this book, which is a damned sha...I have never read this book, which is a damned shame. I think I may even have it on my Kindle. One of these days, I swear I need to read it. I was the same way with Pride & Prejudice, and afterwards I could have just smacked myself for waiting so long.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com