Stunning version of Jane Eyre!! I absolutely loved it!

Jane Eyre is a very passionate character and it was great to see her almost explode from the pages in this brilliant and very faithful adaptation of a well-beloved classic novel. Manga is the perfect medium to capture the near violence of her emotions at times, the fire at the core of this outwardly calm, seemingly unremarkable young woman.

Jane's sudden outbursts, both as a young girl, and later when standing up for herself to Mr. Rochester, make for great scenes! Loved how these moments were depicted!
My absolute favorite scene was the one where Mr. Rochester declares his feelings for Jane for the first time, she needs some convincing, and their first kiss. Swoon!

I was completely swept away by the amazing artwork and I loved the attention to detail brought to both the characters and the scenery. The kitchen scene where everyone is busy at work, surrounded by pots & pans, to prepare for Mr. Rochester's return is a great example, as is the appearance of all his guests. Everyone has their own look, with different hairstyles and outfits.

I loved the way Jane Eyre's costume and hairdo reflect her lowly status as a poor (repressed) orphaned governess, with her hair drawn back into a simple bun and her nigh-necked, modest gown. She's always dressed the same, except for her wedding day, and afterwards when she comes into her inheritance. It's great to see her dressed in a more individualistic, more cheerful style once she's got means of her own and feels happy with her new-found cousins.
Mr. Rochester's appearance is also spot on and I was pleased to see how the artist alters his looks at the end, making him appear a bit rougher and less put together, to reflect the changes in his mental state.

At the very end, we see a slightly more mature Jane, happy with her little son and the love of her life. They are both dressed very simply, no visible trappings of wealth, which I think is also a lovely way of showing that their happiness stems from their being together and doesn't depend on monetary riches.

This manga is an adaptation of the classic Jane Eyre. Jane is an orphan who is sent away to school for eight years and then receives a job as a governess for the ward of Mr. Rochester. She and Mr. Rochester become closer, but he's hiding a secret that could change both of their lives.
I actually started the original novel and then read this manga classic. The manga is very close to the original, that it made me want to read the original along with it. Although I kind of blew through the manga because it was hard to put down. This is such an easy and entertaining way to read the classics.

A beautiful, beautiful book. The first manga that has made me feel like reading the original classic.
The artwork was brilliant as the story was told beautifully. I really loved it!

An acceptable manga adaptation of a classic. The art leaves a bit to be desired, and I just don't see it circulating as a result.

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

We start our story in England in the early nineteenth century. Jane Eyre is living with her aunt after the death of her parents. After constantly being treated unkindly by her aunt and cousins, Jane is given the opportunity to attend school, which she immediately takes.

Little did Jane know that school would not be much better. The older children tricked the younger ones out of food, clothes were thin against the cold, and hygiene was sparse. However, she soon finds solace out of new friend, Helen Burns, and teacher, Miss Temple. But nothing good ever stays long for little Jane.

After Jane Eyre finishes school, she becomes a governess at Thornfield. On her way to deliver a message, she helps a man who has fallen off of his horse. Before she can figure out who he is, he leaves.

The poor girl...after finding true love, she is deceived and not all is as it seems. Will things ever go right for Jane? Will she ever find love and happiness?

Jane Eyre has been on my TBR list forever. Not unfortunately, this was my first rendition of it and I loved it! I definitely have to read the original text soon! Honestly, I am more than impressed with the Manga Classics and hope to have my children read these one day!

'The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself.'
-Jane Eyre
The above sentence uttered by Jane herself, reflects her nature like a mirror. Fiercely independent yet soft-hearted, Jane is the ideal heroine and this manga adaptation reveals this sweet nature of hers in an exquisite manner.
The artwork is elegant and expressive. The amount of thought that has gone into the creation of the characters can be felt in every page, nay in every panel. The character of Mr Rochester stays true to the original, depicted as an older man instead of portraying him as the usual impossibly handsome manga males.
The dialogues stay true to the classic, the lines are selected with a lot of care and accentuate the feel that is already set by the artwork.
Overall, an enchanting adaptation that stays true to its original while infusing an already beautiful story with a sweetness that one can savour long after the book is closed.
If manga adaptations are going to be so good, I'll be waiting for the adaptations of my favourite classics, for sure!

I first and foremost must thank Netgalley and the Publisher for providing me with a copy of this book to read and review.

I have never been able to read and enjoy classics, This has helped immensely, I loved this story in manga form. I couldn't put it down. I now understand why so many people enjoy the classics.

I give this 5/5 the artwork was stunning, the point of the story was very clear and concise. I will definitely be purchasing these books, as well as recommending to everyone!

I had read Jane Eyre years ago and it became one of my favourite books ever. I loved it so much that when I saw the manga version I was really excited and couldn't wait to revisit Thornfield! I wanted to see if I'll like the manga as much as the original.
I'm so happy that the manga is indeed as impressive as the original. The plot is very accurate and every sequence beautifully impersonates the original with it's gorgeous illustrations.
I like how every character was drawn so accurate to their descriptions. Reading this was a joy to me and I'm so thankful for these manga classics. It's truly a gift to classic and manga lovers and I'm sure people that are hesitant to read classics will surely learn to love them after reading these manga classics.
Thank you Udon Entertainment and NetGalley for this ARC.

Now, I'll admit, I've never actually read Jane Eyre before. I have a copy of it and I'm familiar with the premise, and I've always said I'd get around to it eventually, but anytime I pulled it off my shelf it's just seemed daunting. So for those like me, this was such a nice intro to the classic tale because it didn't feel so cumbersome. The story itself came across very clear and easy to understand and from what I understand, it represented the original quite nicely. Obviously, not every little detail is included in this version, but even with the omissions the story is still pretty easy to follow. Everyone always has a picture in their heads of how they think characters should look, and I feel like this was done really well, and they did a lovely job of capturing the atmosphere of Thornfield Hall also. Overall, I thought it was pretty good.

One of my favorite books brought to life eith such vivid illustrations . Wow, such a great read! The illustrations bring out the emotion behind the story.

I’m always looking for new versions and formats of classics to put in students hands and this is one I will definitely be purchasing. Students will love the artwork and retelling of this classic in the manga format!

Once again I find myself wanting to read the original! The artwork in this manga was beautiful and the story's pacing never lagged. I love that these manga classics inspire the reader to read the book the manga was adapted from.

Of course the story was great, I mean, it's Charlotte Bronte. But I just don't like the style of reading from back to front in reverse. It completely throws off my reading pace and makes the entire experience slow and time-consuming.

When I read Jan Eyre I gave it 4 stars. I’d give this manga version the same or maybe .1/2 a star more.

I love classics if I am in the right mood. The language is different. Books that today would be a few hundred pages were generally much longer. It’s just a different experience and if the mood isn’t right they can be daunting.

The Classics Manga series helps make the stories a bit easier to read. It’s a more compact format yet none of the important aspects of the story are lost. Jane still has a rough upbringing, still goes away to a school that leads her to a career as a governess. Still finds herself confused about her feelings for her new boss. Still struggles with who she is and where she belongs.

The art work is perfect for the story.

Overall a great way to introduce younger readers to the classics without overwhelming them or just getting in a reading of a classic yourself when you’re not quite in the mood for the wordier and lengthier originals.

It's been ages since I read Jane Eyre last, so I'd forgotten many of the details (although not the main plot, of course). As all of Stacy King's other Manga Classics it's really well done, but I found myself caring less for Jane than I seemed to remember doing on previous readthroughs... possibly because of the abbreviated storytelling made necessary by the format.

Still gorgeous drawings though, and a nice reminder of an engaging story.

A stunning, vividly beautiful and delightfully faithful portrayal of one of my favourite novels! The Manga Classics series is a joy to read and does such a fantastic job of bringing Jane, Rochester and the tale itself to life!

I LOVED it! I am getting really into Jane Eyre so I found this one really intriguing and was not dissapointed!

I've been in such a Jane Eyre kick lately! I've read retellings and adaptations galore! This Manga version is very well illustrated and very fun to read. It's always good to revisit Jane (and of course, Mr. Rochester).

I have not read the novel, but after coming across this book I highly doubt it that I ever will, because this one was just so lovely! Great characters, great illustrations that really kept me going on with the read. It was a great first manga that I managed to read and finish!

I have never read Jane Eyre before. And I am glad I requested this book, cause the illustrations are soo pretty!!! <3 I can watch them all day!! <3

Jane Eyre is a tale of determination, facing life's obstacle without hesitation! It's a tale about moving on.. I loved Jane. She is such a brilliant strong woman!! (Her character art is damn pretty as well <3 )

A thoroughly enjoyable read!!