I'm so glad you stopped by my blog; you're right in time for my first book and coffee post! Let's get started.
What's in my cup?
Maxwell House coffee with Bailey's Toffee Almond creamer. I must say, it's pretty delicious. My husband brought it home and the man knows how to be awesome.
What's in my cup?
Maxwell House coffee with Bailey's Toffee Almond creamer. I must say, it's pretty delicious. My husband brought it home and the man knows how to be awesome.
Book: Jane Eyre; by Charlotte Brontë
published in: 1847, England.
Summary without spoilers:
Jane Eyre is the story of a little orphaned girl who is taken in by a kind uncle. Sadly, the uncle dies before the story even begins. We begin with Jane left in the care of her Aunt Reed and cousins who resent her for being there.
Soon Mrs. Reed has had enough, and sends her off to a girls' school for the orphaned and underprivileged. There she learns what it is like to be poor, cold, and hungry; but she also learns to build friendships and to succeed.
As the years go by, she excels as a student and even becomes a teacher. Soon with her teaching experience, she puts an advertisement in the paper seeking employment as a governess. When she takes the employment, the story really gets going.
Jane Eyre moves to Thornfield Hall to teach her little pupil, Adele. She soon meets and falls in love with her mysterious employer, Mr. Rochester and the plot thickens.
Secrets. Fire. Heartbreak. Lies. Proposals. Questions of paternity. Family. Morals. Love. This book has it all. If I tell you anymore, I'll give too much away.
What did I think of the main character?
I loved Jane Eyre. She perseveres and overcomes. She does what she feels is right. I love that even though she feels little and unpretty, she refuses to let that stop her from being a caring and capable woman. Jane is a great character.
Were there any other especially interesting characters?
Oh my, yes! Be on the look out for the name Bertha Mason. I can't tell you more.
From whose point of view is the story told?
Jane Eyre.
Was the book different from what I expected?
I'm going to say yes. When I started the book I had no idea what I was getting into, it was like a blind date. The twists and turns we took were unexpected and lead to a wonderful story altogether.
A quote or two from the book:
“I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience.”
“You — you strange — you almost unearthly thing! — I love as my own flesh. You — poor and obscure, and small and plain as you are — I entreat to accept me as a husband.”
Did you like the way the book ended?
Yes. Yes, I did.
This book is in the public domain. That means that it was published so long ago that you can pick it up for free. If you're interested, you can pick it up here.
Tell me:
Have you read Jane Eyre? If so, what did you think of it?
What are you reading now; and what's in your coffee cup?
Leave me a comment below this post and don't forget to subscribe! I'm off to refill my coffee cup and read something new!
published in: 1847, England.
Summary without spoilers:
Jane Eyre is the story of a little orphaned girl who is taken in by a kind uncle. Sadly, the uncle dies before the story even begins. We begin with Jane left in the care of her Aunt Reed and cousins who resent her for being there.
Soon Mrs. Reed has had enough, and sends her off to a girls' school for the orphaned and underprivileged. There she learns what it is like to be poor, cold, and hungry; but she also learns to build friendships and to succeed.
As the years go by, she excels as a student and even becomes a teacher. Soon with her teaching experience, she puts an advertisement in the paper seeking employment as a governess. When she takes the employment, the story really gets going.
Jane Eyre moves to Thornfield Hall to teach her little pupil, Adele. She soon meets and falls in love with her mysterious employer, Mr. Rochester and the plot thickens.
Secrets. Fire. Heartbreak. Lies. Proposals. Questions of paternity. Family. Morals. Love. This book has it all. If I tell you anymore, I'll give too much away.
What did I think of the main character?
I loved Jane Eyre. She perseveres and overcomes. She does what she feels is right. I love that even though she feels little and unpretty, she refuses to let that stop her from being a caring and capable woman. Jane is a great character.
Were there any other especially interesting characters?
Oh my, yes! Be on the look out for the name Bertha Mason. I can't tell you more.
From whose point of view is the story told?
Jane Eyre.
Was the book different from what I expected?
I'm going to say yes. When I started the book I had no idea what I was getting into, it was like a blind date. The twists and turns we took were unexpected and lead to a wonderful story altogether.
A quote or two from the book:
“I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience.”
“You — you strange — you almost unearthly thing! — I love as my own flesh. You — poor and obscure, and small and plain as you are — I entreat to accept me as a husband.”
Did you like the way the book ended?
Yes. Yes, I did.
This book is in the public domain. That means that it was published so long ago that you can pick it up for free. If you're interested, you can pick it up here.
Tell me:
Have you read Jane Eyre? If so, what did you think of it?
What are you reading now; and what's in your coffee cup?
Leave me a comment below this post and don't forget to subscribe! I'm off to refill my coffee cup and read something new!
Melody
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