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!!

This was my first experience reading a Manga book.  The illustrations were so beautiful and the author did a great job of capturing the story and spirit of Jane Eyre.

4.5

OMG. THIS BOOKKKK.
Ok, I really liked this book!! I have a normal edition-that is not manga-that I bought three years ago and I still haven't read...But now that I liked this manga version, I am definitely going to read that one.
So, Jane Eyre's life is really tragic. I mean, REALLY. She is an orphan, as a child she is abused by her aunt and her teacher, then the boy that she loved was a LIAR and tried to manipulate her. There were a lot of things happening there. Although, poor Jane stayed true to herself and her values. She is very genuine, innocent, with low self esteem, impulsive...not the type of character I usually like, actually. But then, she fell in loooove with Mr. Rochester(I wouldn't say this is love, it's kinda an obsession/ilussion). Mr. Rochester, as intelligent as he is, plays with Jane's mind but he finds in her a way to be a better person.
The illustrations in this manga were absolutely beautiful and captured the essence of the story! I really loved the hairstyles of the characters and the little details.

Manga Classics: Jane Eyre (Paperback)
by Stacy King
The English version of the Manga retelling of the story. I found it hard to read this book on the nook because of the backward order of the pages like Japanese Manga comics. But the flow of the story although interrupted is still represented in an up to date concept. I find this a great story introduction for young children to classical books, its similarity to many modern childhood stories showing kids how things have similarity over the decades.

A lovely and enjoyable adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic into manga. I would recommend it to those who are afraid of reading hia classic but are interested in the story nonetheless.

I like manga and I love Jane Eyre, so I thought I would love the combination. Unfortunately, this version of Jane Eyre is too pretty, and I felt it lacked...something. As I'm writing this, I'm reminded of the manga Emma, which is set in Victorian England, and I think the style of that manga would work better for Jane Eyre. It's got simple lines and has a tender yet solid look.

Because this is a visual representation of Jane Eyre, the art is really important to me. The art in this version was what I'd expect to see in a run of the mill romance manga, slick and pretty. I think this version made Jane too cute, her hair flowed freely down her back throughout the childhood section, for example, which didn't ring true, but it was pretty. On top of that, the dialogue seemed choppy. I was disappointed. There was no Jane Eyre magic for me here.

I love this manga and recommend it to anyone who enjoys manga, or the classic Jane Eyre story. The manga version of Jane Eyre is so beautiful! They do a wonderful job turning the story into a manga, as Stacy King always does. Check out all of her manga books if you haven't already. I'm so glad NetGalley let me read this, thank you so much! The art, story, characters, and everything about this manga/story was great. It was a bit of a long read, yet I didn't mind at all. I gave this a 5 out of 5 stars.

Such a fun adaptation of the classic story! Students will love this classic story because it is made more accessible with manga.

I have tried to read Jane Eyre a few times before, but always got lost along the way. The story was good, it just didn't seem to hold my attention. Reading it in manga format was an entirely different experience for me. I flew through this book, as I was able to see what was happening, as well as reading a bit. With the illustrations, I was able to retain more of the story, so I didn't end up getting lost. Definitely one I would recommend picking up if you are interested in the story but the language seems a bit difficult for you. As with the other Manga Classics in the series, this one had stunning artwork and I loved each of the new illustrations as I turned the pages.

Honestly, I haven't read Jane Eyre yet and I love reading manga. So seeing this classic adapted into one, I decided to give it a try. I love how manga makes it fun and interesting. I cannot judge it by its accuracy though but I can say that I enjoyed the read. I save a lot of time reading and understading the story (I am a slow reader especially with classic novels, I'm not sure why but they're sometimes hard to comprehend, or is it just me?) So if you're like me who haven't read it yet and want to kniw what it's all about, or even if you have read the novel already, you may want to check it out and enjoy it. Its interesting hiw a classic looked like with the graphics.. I enjoyed it enough to want to read the actual novel.

I am so happy this classic adaptation exists!
I've always adored classics but I never got around to reading too many of them but I know how challenging the writing can be. Having an illustrated adaptation makes the experience more enjoyable and engaging and I am grateful I had the chance to experience Jane Eyre this way.
Every chapter ended with a little cliffhanger, which definitely kept me hooked even though this was my second time reading this classic. The illustrations are BEAUTIFUL and very atmospheric.
However, I do have to say that, at times, Mr. Rochester seemed to be out of character, which was a bit annoying. He's such a complex character, so I can see the difficulty in portraying him.
Overall, a very enjoyable read. If you love Jane Eyre or you always had a hard time getting into a classic, give this series a go!