i'm trying to stick to my goal of intermingling the classics with the contemporaries this year, and after finishing this book, i'm so glad i did. as an english major, i'm often embarrassed by all the good stuff i've never actually read, and this was one at the top of the embarrassment list. not anymore. it's gorgeous, epic, sprawling and strong, and i had such great vocabulary while reading it. no one writes like this anymore. 5 out of 5, certainly.
things that struck me - jane herself, who was an independant and admirable heroine, who i could completely relate to, time and time again. the historical backdrop of england in the 1850s - shocking how much the world and societal norms have changed. the christianity and religion woven through the pages like thread, with biblical references abounding and morality as a central issue. the romance, they type of classical, pent up emotions and unspoken words that can make any girl sigh. it was a great read. also, turns out basically every book i read lately has a (unbeknownst to me) current movie counterpart. i purposely don't google or research any book i'm about to read, because i want to come to my own conclusions, but once i'm done i'm always curious to learn more about the author and what other readers have to say. so, i google jane eyre, and what do i find? a movie trailer, set for release in march!?!?! awesome.
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