Edwards suck

I started rereading Jane Eyre months ago and I am finally almost done with it. I read it back in high school and I remember hating it, but one of my close friends recently became obsessed with it so I decided to give it another try. When starting it I was blown away. Bronte is such a wonderful writer. The book itself is simply beautiful. I loved Jane herself and I was certain that by the end my hatred for the book would be gone. Unfortunately Mr. Rochester entered the picture and I began to hate the book again. The way Jane speaks of herself and how Mr. Rochester speaks of her enrages me. Jane is such a great character, but her acceptance of Mr. Rochester's actions is not okay. I love her for running away, and I know when she goes back to him I'm going to throw my book. I'm glad I reread it and I've highlighted at least ten passages, but in general I'm not a huge fan.



Last month I read Water for Elephants for book club and I was pleasantly surprised. I'll be honest, I expected to hate it simply because I knew Robert Pattinson was in it. The book was quirky and unexpected. The idea of the circus could have failed, but there was enough information and details to bring you into the circus community without being overwhelmed with facts.

Spoilers.

I knew from the introduction that Marlena was a victim of domestic violence and I worried about how the author would present the relationship. It was written well and in a logical, realistic way based on my own experience working with victims. I was amazed and actually laughed when Rosie was the killer. I loved it. Such a wonderful twist, and frankly I was happy to see the animal standing up for itself! I'm glad I read the book and I am excited to see the film, even with Robert, haha!