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Currently Reading Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Day 4104 - Blogging Circle of Friends

What are you reading? Would you recommend it? Why or why not?

I am doing a slow read of Jane Eyre. I read this many years ago, probably in high school, but for my own interest not for a school assignment. Rereading it has been fabulous. I am doing a slow read with Caroline Donahue's - The Tattooed Governess - on Substack.

How that works. Well, we read about three chapters a week and then at the end of the week Donahue does a debrief which includes a summary, craft notes, art & historical information, and archetypes. All very interesting stuff. Then there is discussion within her Substack forum. People have been very inciteful and kind in their comments.

Would I reread if not for the slow read? Probably not, but the fact that I am enjoying this process very much makes me think this is a worthy endeavour and for that I am grateful.

Would I recommend the book? Yes, this book is a classic. Taking the time to read it and savour it has given me some comfort in my own station.

I also find it interesting that her sister's Wuthering Heights has recently been released as a new movie version which I am dying to see. Apparently it is a steamier version.

I had to chuckle at the fact that the day I started reading Jane Eyre, the Vision TV channel put the Jane Eyre movie on. I taped it. I plan to watch it on my own time when we complete the book - in May.

I have a feeling this year is going to be a year of reading more classics.... I have a desire to read The Secret Garden again.

Whatever you read, may it be soul nourishing this year. Happy reading.