"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will."
As a young orphan, Jane Eyre is thrown upon the mercy of an aunt and cousins who are anything but merciful, and when they send her away to an austere boarding school for charity cases, it seems she will never be allowed to forget her humble beginnings. However, Jane has a quiet inner strength and resourcefulness, and when she take on a role as governess at Thornfield Hall, she quickly gains both the affection and respect not only of her young pupil, but also the child's guardian, the fierce and brooding Mr Rochester.
Perhaps Jane has finally found the love for which she has always longed? But Mr Rochester has a dark secret. A secret that will rock Thornfield Hall to its very foundations...
The problem with classics is that a lot of them are very old fashioned. Of course, in 150 years, the books we're enjoying now will be very old fashioned, if they even exist; but that doesn't make it any easier to read the old classics. Luckily, the language in this new adapted version has been simplified and updated while still retaining the essence of the story.
If you know the story already, there's nothing here to surprise you; but for younger readers who aren't ready to tackle the full version yet, this is a wonderfully written adaptation, keeping all the magic and pathos of the original. (The author) has even kept the feel of the original language, while making sure there's nothing here to trip a young reader up.
This is a wonderful introduction to this classic novel and will hopefully start some readers on a lifelong love of the story.
Jane Eyre publishes on the 4th of January, 2024. I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.
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