Author: Amy Corzine, Charlotte Bronte
Genre: YA Graphic Novel, Standalone
Published: 2009
Personal Rating: 3.5/5 (good)
Format: Book
Yearly Count: 59
After the deaths of her parents, Jane Eyre is taken in by her Aunt and Uncle. Her life changes again after the death of her Uncle, but she is a determined child and forges ahead. Jane's story of love and loss continues through her childhood and into her adulthood.
This book was a very peculiar choice for me. First, I listened to the audio version of Jane Eyre approximately 10 years ago when I was attempting to broaden my horizons by reading/listening to classics. At the time, I thought it was just okay. No surprise there. In general, I'm not a fan of classics. Second, I'm not a re-reader, so I was surprised that I even entertained the idea of picking this one up in the first place. Technically, I didn't reread it (listened the first time), but I do not like to read or listen to something that I already know what's going to happen. Third, I've been searching for more graphic novels that would appeal to me when I saw it on Stacy's blog post (link below). I was curious as to how the audio version would compare to the graphic novel, and I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't even mind (well, not very much anyway) reading about what I already knew. So, all in all, I had a good experience with Jane Eyre: The Graphic Novel.
*Recommended By: Stacy from Stacy's Books.
*Recommended By: Stacy from Stacy's Books.
I'm intimidated by Jane Eyre so I need to get this!
ReplyDeleteBermudaonion ~ Hmmm. You'll be fine reading it in any format.
DeleteJane Eyre is one of my favorites to reread!
ReplyDeleteBecky ~ Your comment may help Bermudaonion (above). :)
DeleteI'm so glad that you gave it a try. I did find it to be accurate to the book, but it's been a while since I read it too :)
ReplyDeleteStacybuckeye ~ It was enjoyable to read a graphic novel again. Thanks! :)
DeleteI'd be really curious to read this one as Jane Eyre is one of my favorite novels. My husband wants to read it and we're thinking of reading it together. I'm a little nervous. What if he hates it? Plus, it's been years since I last re-read it.
ReplyDeleteLiterary Feline ~ My husband was really surprised to see it in graphic novel form. I was surprised that he even noticed it.
DeleteI wanted to read this one too after STacy's review of it!!!
ReplyDeleteStaci ~ Yay for Stacy! :) You'll like it.
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