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jenmangler's review against another edition
2.0
I really enjoyed the first 1/3 of the book, but once Jane started working as a governess for Mr. Thornfield it rather lost me. I really did like Jane Steele quite a lot and wished the story had retained the urgency of the first part. I loved young Jane fighting to survive and thrive at school and in London, but governess Jane's story was a bit of a bore.
sereia8's review against another edition
4.0
Some reviewers felt that the end of the book lagged but I did not agree. I was captivated from start to finish. It was beautifully written and clever and I was kept guessing throughout. This would've been a five-star read for me but the murder aspect left me squirmy.
dkamada's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Too much romance not enough serial killing
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Bullying, Blood, Murder, Physical abuse, Death, Grief, Medical content, Rape, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Incest, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, and Medical trauma
bhnmt61's review against another edition
My daughter loves this book with a great love, but I’ve tried it twice now and I just can’t get into it. Not sure what the problem is. I read 3-4 chapters and then flipped over and read the last 50 pages. I guess it’s just not for me.
linyarai's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
teaturtlesandbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
librarygurl's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I could say I loved this for it's connection to Jane Eyre, but that was the last reason I loved it. I mean, I did love it because of that, but I have far better reasons to love it. We have a narrator with true moral complexity. We have a woman who do what is necessary to protect herself and those she loves. We have her willing to dislike parts of herself, but still be able to both love herself and love others. We have her open to accepting others for who they are rather than what they look like or where they come from. On top of that readers get to learn about the Punjab wars between the Sikhs and the East India Company. Complicated morality questions are asked of characters (and the readers) with no answer being given. Oh and there is a mystery, murders, and romance. This may not be for fans of Jane Eyre, but this is for fans of Sherlock Holmes and for those who have a passion for historical fiction from the period.