Jane Eyre (Penguin Classics)

Bennett Bertolli

I wanted to try my hand a reading a classic. Man oh man, what a change of pace! I’m thankful for the audiobook version because I was struggling with some of the language, very wordy. And so dramatic, though I kind of enjoyed that part of it. All in all, I kind of hated this storyline. 😅 What is up with her taste in men!? I hated Mr. Fairfax. What an obnoxious, conceited cradle robber. Overall, I’m glad I read it, but I don’t think I was missing out on anything by not reading it.

I see why it’s a classic. Beautifully written. Made my heart go pitter patter :)

Re-read this for a book club and boy was it funnier and more chaotic than I remember. It's also really sad at times and the biggest deepest mood you'll feel at others. But at times it just wasn't for me and yet I still really liked it so, that speaks about the storytelling. As a side note, I'm probably the only one that actually really liked St. John Rivers and was rooting for him. I will keep it spoiler free but... he is sort of the Henry Winter of this book so that could be why I'm biased.

Good