Jane Eyre: The Graphic Novel
Product Description
This Charlotte Bronte classic is brought to vibrant life by artist John M. Burns. His sympathetic treatment of Jane Eyre’s life during the 19th century will delight any reader with its strong emotions and wonderfully rich atmosphere. Travel back to a time of grand Victorian mansions contrasted with the severest poverty and immerse yourself in this love story. It is presented in full colour graphic novel format wonderfully illustrated by legendary artist John M. Burn… More >>
While an interesting idea, this volume is barely a shadow of the original text, and has none of its charm. The text itself is so badly butchered that it leaves me wondering if someone unfamiliar with the original novel would even be able to follow the story itself. I can appreciate it only as a novelty item, but would never recommend it to someone who has not read Bronte’s novel. It would be useful in a classroom setting only as a supplemental text, and could never replace the original.
Rating: 1 / 5
What a sad excuse for a classic novel. It does not even deserve the title “Jane Eyre”. One of my favorite books, Jane Eyre has amazingly heartrending scenes. All the climactic parts of the book which make your heart twist into knots are condensed to one frame and reduced to nothing more than a quick vignette. If you at all liked Jane Eyre and want a book with some hint of a plot, don’t bother with this. There are plenty better graphic novels out there.
Rating: 1 / 5
I don’t know!! I expected something great and beautiful but this book isn’t worth it! Jane Eyre would have been much better represented then this!! I thought I am going to see water color manga but this!! This is ugly!
Rating: 2 / 5
Having never read this novel in its entirety, it was an absolute delight for me to read it in this graphic novel. Granted that some of us may never pick up the original to savour its literary nuances, this comic gives us a taste of what we are missing. The gorgeously painted panels convey very nicely the social mores of Bronte’s literary world.
A true successor to the old “Classics Illustrated” comics of yesteryear.
This comic is available in several versions (simple or advanced english)and is a boon to all readers, comics or otherwise.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this book as a birthday gift for my sister. My sister is a big fan of Jane Eyre. She could not wait to read it and check out the graphics. It was a good purchase.
Rating: 5 / 5