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This was a wonderful adaptation. I enjoyed the rendition of Pilot as a big fluffy dog. I love Jane Eyre and this was a delightful way to reread the classic.

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Jane Eyre: I'm a strong, independent woman who makes the morally right decisions in my opinion even if that means being miserable because virtuousness is more important than my personal feelings or emotional gratification.

★★★★★ all the stars for this beautiful and accurate adaption of one of my favourite classics

Jane Eyre was the first classic I read and I enjoyed every page of it! So I was very excited when I saw this manga version by Udon Entertainment & Morpheus Studios. AS you can already tell by my rating the adaption did not disappoint me.

This story is about Jane Eyre, an orphan who has to live with her aunt. Jane's aunt can be put in the same category as all the wicked stepmothers out there. She had no love for Jane and showed her this every opportunity she got. Still, Jane grew up to be a kind girl and entered a boarding school. Though there she found people that actually loved her the situation there can't be called acceptable. The girls don't get enough food and the chairman is more interested in stuffing his pockets with money instead of giving the pupils more than the necessary.

Just look at that adorable little cupcake, isn't smol little Jane cutest thing you saw today? Except if you saw cute dog pics then I'm sorry to tell you Jane, you can't win against cute dog pics, nobody can.
Eventually, Jane completes here education at the school and seeks out a job as an governess. She gets hired by one of Edward Rochester's servants to take care of and educate the young girl Adèle. Over time, she and Rochester grow closer and she falls in love. When Rochester confesses his love for her the newly formed couple should be able to spend their time together in blissful peace but Rochester has a secret that makes an easy happy ending impossible for Jane.
It's been a while since I read the original novel but as far as I can tell this adaption stays very true to the original, which I appreciate greatly. The language fit the retelling of the classic very well and the art was beatuiful. Jane is mentioned to be plain looking in the story, or at least she says that about herself and in the manga she looks quite pretty, but well manga does that to a person. Even the not handsome Rochester turns into a quite good looking dude.

Some scenes look quite hilarious, just look at Rochester's face in the second panel
All in all a great read for anyone who isn't that enthusiastic about books that take more than two hours to finish as well as people who aren't native english speakers. Though the language in the manga isn't the easiest, it's not as difficult as trying to read the whole novel.

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Jane Eyre is *the* favorite classic for me because of its amazing heroine Jane. It was a delight to see her in this format. This was utterly delightful and easy to read in this format.

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I received a copy of Manga Classics: Jane Eyre from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I finally read Jane Eyre for the first time this year, so it only seemed natural for me to move forward and read the Manga adaptation as well, while it was fresh in my mind. Needless to say, I loved it! Stacy King and Crystal S. Chan are incredibly talented when it comes to adapting and condensing a classic into a manga version of itself. While I can see the changes they made (it is a requirement when it comes to this sort of adaptation), I don’t feel like there was any loss to the heart or intent of the story, and I found myself enjoying it very much.
In many ways Jane Eyre really lends well to an adaptation of this form. It is a beautiful yet sad (at times) story about a young girl who’s had a rough start in life, yet despite that she never loses her hope or determination. Adding visuals to a story like this really does enhance the experience, and increase the reader’s concern for the characters introduced. The beautiful and intricate artwork did a wonderful job of setting the scene, as well as making the characters come to life.
I truly love the concept of Manga Classics. Not only do they present us with striking final products, but they make them more approachable to a broader audience. I feel like if I had been offered to read a manga version of Jane Eyre when I was younger I would have been more likely to actually have read it at the time; and I’m sure I’m not the only one that feels that way. I can’t wait to see what Manga Classics will be adapting next!

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A manga adaptation of Jane Eyre that makes this rather weighty classic so much more accessible to a wider audience. I might not have hated this book so much when forced to read it (too early) as a teenager if I'd read this manga version! As an adult I can appreciate the full novel now, but it took me a number of years to get over the trauma of being forced to read it before I was ready. It seemed so BORING, and the illustrations in this manga version would have made it a lot more engaging for 15-year-old me.

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I absolutely love the Manga Classics. The Jane Eyre one was just as good as the rest. It is well drawn, easy to follow, with a language true to the original novel, but also understandable. A great addition to any middle or high school library.

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3.75/5 stars.

Jane Eyre adapts very well into a manga. This particular re-telling is extremely accurate and true to the original story. We follow a woman named Jane throughout the majority of her adolescence into her adult life. Jane's story is initially an unfortunate one, she is being raised by an aunt who despises her and is quick to rid herself of Jane's presence. Jane spends time at an all-girls boarding school (which is easily my favourite part of the story, manga version and original) where still she faces hardships, but also finally receives the companionship she so desired. Our last major stop in Jane's life is the time she spends as a governess for Mr. Rochester's daughter Adele. There is something strange going on in Mr. Rochester's household and Jane is interested to find out what.

Jane Eyre is very much a character driven story. The focus is Jane's character, how she develops as a person, her interactions with others, and her love life. I was pleasantly surprised by the pacing of the story, and found this adaptation much more engaging than the original story.

Again, as I mentioned in my Les Mis manga review, I throughly enjoyed the artwork of Jane Eyre, however, it was almost too cute. Jane in particular is adorable and this does not fit with the original novel description of her appearance. I would have preferred Jane to be more plain-looking. I have zero complaints about any of the other characters in terms of appearance.

If classics are somewhat daunting for you, then I'd highly recommend this adaptation. It is true to the original story, and although I read the original recently, I was still very engaged and interested in this story.

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*thank you to NetGalley and UDON Entertainment & Morpheus Studios for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

4 stars.
I am SO glad I was given a copy of this. I had tried to read my original copy of Jane Eyre and found it a it too hard to follow and thought id give it a go another time. Then I see this and the match between it and me was perfect. The graphics are amazing and the story is so easy to follow and so enjoyable. This will easily be one of my favourite books. Apparenly there are slight changes made for it to work as a Manga book, but I feel that it still works and this version is also best for younger readers too and those why have also had trouble following the text of the original. An excellent book and highly recommended. Plus I love the cover! Its just beautiful.

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I really enjoyed this book! Again, Manga Classics has outdone themselves with the illustrations! It's a gorgeous and quick read and I was so happy to have it!

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I want to thank Netgally and UDON Entertainment for giving me the apportunity to read this story.
I like manga and I love the movies from Jane Eyre, but I didn't like the book. But this manga is amazing. It read fast and it was really nice. The artist and the writer both did an amazing job by giving this story yet another lovely adaption.

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I absolutely LOVE this manga adaptation. Some scenes you find in the book are absent for reasons of length, I guess, but never mind, this is spectacular all the same. Being able to watch this beloved characters act on the page is priceless, seeing them utter the precise words they utter in the book too is beyond beautiful. Akin to watching the same thing happen on a screen, but with a pinch of something *different* that only an excellently drawn manga comic such as this can give you. It gave me the best kind of chills.

Super recommended!

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I loved this version of Jane Eyre; the manga is a great adaption and I loved the art included.
Manga Classics adapts classics with beautiful illustrations using the author's original work as text instead of just retelling or paraphrase of the work.
Jane Eyre is the story of an orphan who left in the care of family who do not ant her there. For Jane, being sent away to school is a reprieve rom the abuse and torment from her aunt and cousins. At school Jane learns about faith and how to continue even in the face of trauma. Once she graduates, she acts as a governess and tutor for a young girl at the home of an odd man who soon captures her heart but life is not happily ever after.
Jane Eyre is one of my favorite classic and I loved how faithful this adaption was to the original work . I still felt just as emotionally for Jane; making it a manga did not detract from the words. The illustrious are lovely and I really enjoyed seeing the story happen before my eyes.
In fact, I now want to read their adaptions of other classics that I had no interest in reading in novel form.

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I liked this manga adaptation of Jane Eyre a lot. I've read the book a number of times but this would be a more accessible way to help those who don't read classics give them a go. I liked the style of drawing and the bulk of the story was there. I did sometimes miss the details the book includes though but it can't all be included.

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So far, the drawings are awesome, but I can't stand victims... no patience to bear the "poor me" thing.

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Jane Eyre has always been one of my favorites, and manga form is no less wonderful. If I had any complaints it would be just how young Jane looks, even in comparison with the other young women in the story.

Following the original story to a T, this Manga Classic makes the story more approachable, especially for those who may not be as inclined to read the full story. Highly recommend.

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I'm a huge fan of anything and everything Jane Eyre, so this Manga classic was a treat. I've read a few of the Manga classics, and find they are really thoughtfully done. The Manga style lends itself well to these retelling of beloved classics.

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The manga had been quite an enjoyable read. I had read Jane Eyre a few years ago, so it was nice having a refresher. SunNeko did a wonderful job with the graphics, and I found the dialogue adequate.

The manga takes place over the whole span of the actual book, mostly focusing on Jane's childhood and her time as a governess. It does a great job retelling most of the main points in Charlotte Bronte's classic and effectively reveals Jane's thoughts and feelings.

However, the story plot was romanticized, making Mr Rochester much dreamier than he should have been. Jane should have been plainer, but then again, this was manga. Everything has to be a little stylized to be ... a manga. I never thought I'd say this, but I actually ship Jane and Mr Rochester.

Overall, it was an enjoyable read, and I found the romance adorable.

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Jane Eyre is one of my favorite works of classic literature, so I was a little skeptical about this manga, but I decided to check it out anyway. I'm so happy that I did because it has made me love Jane Eyre even more! The art is beautiful and the script is faithful to the original. Out of all of the Manga Classics I've read this adaption is by far my favorite.

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Here we go: my favourite story in all the world. I'm a huge adaptation snob when it comes to this book, seeing as it gets picked up every 5 years or so and repackaged.

What did I think? It absolutely did the story justice. It barely cut out a thing apart from some of the conversations between Jane and Mr Rochester, my only quibbles are that the fortune seller scene didn't make any sense at all in this version and Mr Rochester was even illustrated too handsome... but that's just me being pedantic.

Each chapter of this adaptation ended in a cliffhanger, which would be ideal for study groups taking it a chapter at a time.

I would have loved to see this in colour, to satisfy my own tastes but it's a thumbs up from me!

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I'm a classics fan, and I have read Jane Eyre in the past. Manga is a bit awkward for me, takes some getting used to. I thought this was a great adaptation, though. For the die-hard classics lover like me, I'd recommend reading the regular version as well, and probably first. I think the manga version would be a great way to get this classic into the hands of those who don't do a lot of traditional reading, and also younger audiences. I'd also like to see some color added to the final version. Overall, I'd give the story itself, as well as the manga adaptation, 4 stars.

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