Lindsay Marcott

I don't read many thrillers but this one interested me because I love Jane Eyre.
Overall, it was fine, not great. I didn't feel this Jane reflects the Jane from the original and I didn't care much for the writing, but I usually don't care for contemporary settings anyway.
I loved the chapters from Beatrice's perspective. It was creepy and sad to see the perspective of someone so mentally ill, however, I think it was interesting to see her story slowly come together throughout the book.
The Mr. Rochester character from this retelling was not nearly as dreamy as the original. Although they are both flawed and lie, Evan is much worse. Mr. Rochester only pretended to like another girl; it was wrong to use her but he only cared for Jane. While Evan openly admitted to cheating on his wife and planning to cheat on Jane.
It was entertaining, but I don't think I'd read it again.… (más)

I love a good "gothic romance" so this sounded right up my alley. I'd say it was average, even a bit unbelievable in parts. But I read pretty far into it, so that's usually a good sign. No time for bad books!

But... then the diversity drop! For some unknown reason, I kept reading after the first eyerolling moment at Loc 1971 with, "She removed the vase from the shelf and placed it on a long viewing table. 'It’s by Grayson Perry. He’s British. A cross-dresser, very flamboyant. And brilliant. As you can see.'" Because of course every novel these days has to have a "non normal" character.

But then finally pulled the ripcord on the parachute at Loc 3234: "... remember once I played a joke. I put my hand between his legs, just to see what would happen. But nothing did. He gave me a wink. 'Sorry, Mrs. R., wrong tree,' he said. 'I’m gay as pink.'… (más)