Jane Eyre - Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre

By Charlotte Brontë

  • Release Date: 1847-10-15
  • Genre: Literary Fiction
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 3,085 Ratings

Description

An Apple Books Classic edition.

Charlotte Brontë’s classic is like three novels in one. Above all, it’s a haunting Gothic tale set in an ancient and remote manor house, a story full of suspense, terror, supernatural encounters, and twisted family secrets. But Jane Eyre is also a dark romance in which the road to true love is rife with potholes, as well as a coming-of-age story, tracing a heroine’s development from a shy, isolated teen into a confident woman.

When we first meet Jane, she’s just been sent by her cruel aunt to a boarding school with an even crueler headmaster. But circumstances quickly improve for Jane, whose headstrong nature bucks the social norms of the time. She becomes a teacher and starts working for the brooding, mysterious Mr. Rochester. Jane eventually falls for her employer, but he’s hiding a secret - and it’s a doozy. Brontë’s novel is, quite simply, a page-turner.

Reviews

  • Definitely a classic

    4
    By Book Enthusist
    It is an obviously well written and thought out story. I found some issue with the romance’s third act conflict. It’s not my favorite love story but I found myself highlighting a few key pieces of the romance, finding that they were articulating a feeling I hadn’t yet been able to put into words. I’m definitely happy to have now read Jane Eyere
  • Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

    5
    By Carol F. Yost
    This is a magnificent book, one of the classics!
  • Jane Eyre

    4
    By Roses & Lilies of the Valley
    I gave ‘Jane Eyre’ 4 stars for two reasons: 1.) Because it took a fair amount of determination to become comfortable with the language (words not in U. S. English or not used in a familiar way) and the grammatical structure used to reflect the time period of the story and that of the author. 2.) I couldn’t find a way to rate it 4.7 stars. Well worth the effort to become accustomed to the literary style.
  • charlotte brontë does not like women supporting women

    3
    By englouiy
    why does my girlie never get her happy ending
  • Eyre I could not put it down…

    5
    By WhoisKristi
    I hated to separate from the page for the demands of life. Now that our time together has ended, I am fully satiated. I can move on and look back with contentment at our holiday. I am not dismayed. Perhaps I shall visit again someday, perhaps not.
  • I lived together with Jane once more

    5
    By sunny xiang. zhejiangnanjing
    Every time I read the book, my mood is always bonded with Jane‘s. When she was a child and lived at her aunt’s home and was often ill treated, she was abhorrent to her aunt and her two Casons, I abhorred them too; when she was escaping from Mr Rochester and suffering in the Heath, I was suffering the pain of her pain; when she was praying for God’s help, I was praying for her too; when she was crying, I was tearing too; when she was blissful, I felt I enjoyed her gaiety too. Her story was ended, but my Jane is still living in my heart.
  • Amazing!

    5
    By Mega Waffle11
    I had never read this nor recall watching a movie on this. So surprising and unexpected. Great story telling and the writing is superb. Did not know it would have so many twists and turns.
  • Jane Eyre

    5
    By Madrebanks
    I love this book. When I have a favorite, I will read it many times just like watching a favorite movie. I have enjoyed this book many times and will read again I’m sure. The classics never fail.
  • One of my favorites

    5
    By BrChildr
    Something about the character of Jane sticks with me. I’ve read this book several times now. I always find myself rooting for her, because she’s been the underdog her whole life. It’s definitely worth your time.
  • A classic for a reason.

    5
    By namesalreadytaken2018583
    I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. I feel like it’s written in a way that may not be as popular now yet, it is still well written. Worth reading.