Those who are a fan of classical literature will definitely like this. I've always heard good things about this novel, but never felt like picking it up. As a fan of manga, I gave this a go, and I'm glad I did. I actually liked the story and the amazing art.

The Manga Classics adaptation of Jane Eyre manages to successfully condense the lengthy book of the title character into an enjoyable story that readers of all ages can enjoy. Written by Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre was published in 1847 and explored themes such as sexuality, religion, and classism.

The novel follows Jane Eyre as she grows from childhood into an adult, exploring her life as she faces difficult situations ranging from abuse to being cast out of her home. Eventually, Jane takes a job as a governess where she meets the mysterious Edward Rochester.

Before this manga version of the story, I’d never read Jane Eyre. While this isn’t the type of novel that typically interests me, I did enjoy experiencing the journey of Jane as she grew up in front of my eyes in the panels of the manga.

Because I haven’t read the original story, I can’t comment on how faithful this adaptation is in comparison to the novel. I can say that I found both Jane and Edward compelling characters with a love story that was easy to root for.

For the length of the manga, it moved along pretty well. I did struggle a bit in the middle because I found the plot to drag, but that could be because I’m not the target audience for this story and had a difficult time getting as invested as I have for other titles in the Manga Classics collection.

From the title characters to the landscape surrounding them, the illustrations fit the tone of the story perfectly. As with most of the Manga Classics books, the artwork is one of the strongest features of the stories for me because it’s so interesting to see how the illustrator interprets the scenes for this medium.

As the protagonist, I found Jane to be full of expression and was able to read the emotions on her face and body language easily. I’ve read about some inconsistencies in the wardrobe when compared to the original novel and time period, but this didn’t bother me at all.

The first-person perspective of this story strengthens the plot because it gives the reader a stronger understanding of what Jane goes through. This style of narration tells readers the facts of the story, while also exploring Jane’s thoughts and feelings about the events taking place.

Jane Eyre is an interesting story that has compelling characters and a narrative that follows the protagonist as she leaves her past behind and finds happiness. I enjoyed the Manga Classics adaptation of the novel and would recommend it to any reader who likes this genre or who have read the original book.

'Manga Classics: Jane Eyre' by Stacy King and Crystal S. Chan with art by SunNeko Lee is a really good adaptation of one of my favorite classic novels.

Young Jane is raised by distant family who mistreat her and ship her off to school to be forgotten. Jane leads a rough existence, and loses her best friend to a sickness brought on by lack of food and heat in the school. When she comes of age, she takes a job as a governess and meets a mysterious stranger. Her life will never be the same.

And that's about the lamest synopsis I've ever done. The Manga Classics series is wonderful and I'm pleased to report that they didn't ruin this classic for me. I loved how subtly the artist worked cats into the story since she loves them so much. Also, the height of Jane and Rochester was based on the height difference between Crystal Chan and her husband. These little details along with some essays about the original story are included.

I received a review copy of this manga from Manga Classics, Udon Entertainment & Morpheus Studios, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this manga.

This is such a clever idea, turning well known classics into manga! Of course it doesn't have the masterful writing or nuance of Bronte, but this adaption is very faithful in terms of story and depicts the character's relationships with skill. I can totally see this as a 'gateway' to reading for not only children, but adults who are intimidated or feel that they dislike classics. Reading this you get a fun, rather more light hearted sense of Jane Eyre and the epilogue at the end was sweet and satisfying.

I really loved this book. This is for sure one of my favorite manga classics! Not only because it’s also one of my favorite stories, but also because it was really well portrayed in manga format!

This is the story of Jane Eyre. She was an orphan and she lived with her aunt and cousins, who treated her poorly. Her aunt, wanting to get rid of her, sent her to Lowood Institution. That was the charitable boarding school for orphaned girls where she grew up well-educated and well-mannered. Afterwards, she started working as a governess where she fell in love with her master – Edward Rochester, who is a very peculiar character.

If you haven’t read the original classic yet, I would totally recommend it. It’s beautiful, tense and emotional, and I love it with all my heart. But even if you haven’t read the classic, I would definitely recommend the manga! This manga is really well constructed, it talks about every important bit in the novel and the art is truly beautiful!

I loved this so much that I even bought the manga to re-read it whenever I want. The plot is really accurate, and the emotions in the characters were realistic and engaging. Some of the manga classics have some emotions portrayed a bit eccentrically but I think this one is on point!

The art is really beautiful and detailed and I especially loved the design of Jane. I think she was adorable and I loved following her story. I love all the emotions this books causes on me and all the tension it has. It really is a great story and it’s lovely to read in a manga.

I think that manga classics are an amazing idea. Either to get to know some classic that you haven’t read yet, or to re-live your favorite one – they really are worth it. But this one is my favorite so far so I would definitely recommend it. Especially if you enjoy manga, this is perfect!

Let me start by saying that the art is amazing and it helps capture Jane’s story really well. The expressions the characters make the story feel even more real because we are seeing it all played out in front of us, not just in our imagination. Using the text from the book in the word bubbles was really smart, instead of paraphrasing it, and I loved certain lines they used. However, I do think they need to go back and edit some of the translations in those word bubbles. Overall, it was a great read and told the Jane’s story in a detailed manner.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

*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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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