tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post4477965741591930388..comments2023-11-25T11:02:34.603-07:00Comments on Books and Things: Jane Steele by Lyndsay FayeMelissa (Books and Things)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-15910724269355669712016-05-03T21:53:48.707-06:002016-05-03T21:53:48.707-06:00Sounds like a different read Melissa, hard to get ...Sounds like a different read Melissa, hard to get into and a weird ending... Sounds like a interesting.Naomi Hophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049789815791387123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-11311858174392027332016-03-28T18:50:36.519-06:002016-03-28T18:50:36.519-06:00It has a unique kind of interpretation at least. B...It has a unique kind of interpretation at least. But there's been too many underwhelming reviews for this one that I'm having a tough time ignoring them. Lol. Also, it's not one of my favourite classics, to be honest. Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-57905162189219389032016-03-28T13:58:18.508-06:002016-03-28T13:58:18.508-06:00It does seem like you will like this one or not. :...It does seem like you will like this one or not. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-12836254382752668082016-03-28T13:57:45.801-06:002016-03-28T13:57:45.801-06:00It does seem like you will like this one or not. :...It does seem like you will like this one or not. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-12871793602291718042016-03-28T13:57:23.299-06:002016-03-28T13:57:23.299-06:00Well, it just kinda meshed too well with the autho...Well, it just kinda meshed too well with the author's notes so it was confusing. I do think that is an ARC thing though.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-4508971416413667602016-03-27T08:02:02.649-06:002016-03-27T08:02:02.649-06:00I just read a very similar review this morning. I ...I just read a very similar review this morning. I hadn't even heard of this book but it sounds interesting.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net/" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-519663746260936952016-03-26T21:52:36.769-06:002016-03-26T21:52:36.769-06:00Happy the ending was good but I hate not connectin...Happy the ending was good but I hate not connecting with the beginnings. Jennifer @ Bad Bird Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751974007601546887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-61832434273295397282016-03-26T18:52:31.020-06:002016-03-26T18:52:31.020-06:00I do usually enjoy retellings. :)I do usually enjoy retellings. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-71378177473822085082016-03-26T18:52:14.576-06:002016-03-26T18:52:14.576-06:00Yea, I didn't really compare so it didn't ...Yea, I didn't really compare so it didn't bother me in that manner. I was wondering if that is why some didn't like it. Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-57528861059297428912016-03-26T18:51:41.881-06:002016-03-26T18:51:41.881-06:00She has reason for murder... but it may or may not...She has reason for murder... but it may or may not be okay with you. (spoiler alert) One was self defense. ...and thanks! LOLMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-33326280198339242652016-03-26T18:51:08.758-06:002016-03-26T18:51:08.758-06:00I've never read Jane Eyre. I'm really glad...I've never read Jane Eyre. I'm really glad that this one worked out for you. I've read some retellings that have worked out great and others that would've been left alone. <br /><br />Melanie @ <a href="http://www.hotlistens.com/" rel="nofollow">Hot Listens</a> & <a href="http://rabidreads.ca/" rel="nofollow">Rabid Reads</a>Melanie (@AudiobookMel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12682752959290631075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-77327754348813888102016-03-26T18:50:16.513-06:002016-03-26T18:50:16.513-06:00I love that story... but I admit I do like the mov...I love that story... but I admit I do like the movie better. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-5362153653115229292016-03-26T18:49:55.894-06:002016-03-26T18:49:55.894-06:00It feels like YA/NA at times however.It feels like YA/NA at times however.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-67000349328759842492016-03-26T18:49:36.796-06:002016-03-26T18:49:36.796-06:00I liked that aspect as well.I liked that aspect as well.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-40854350393431267022016-03-26T17:33:43.455-06:002016-03-26T17:33:43.455-06:00We are indeed opposites with this book. One of the...We are indeed opposites with this book. One of the things I wish was different is I hope the Jane Eyre slant was just removed or wasn't this major thing because I ended up comparing the two and that's when it started to go downhill for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07921678042033544000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-44695954841367154632016-03-26T17:25:09.858-06:002016-03-26T17:25:09.858-06:00I read Jane Eyre in high school but that was so lo...I read Jane Eyre in high school but that was so long ago I only remember parts of it but I did like it. I don't like that this Jane is a murderer unless it was in self defense. Glad you enjoyed it though! Great review-I especially liked your salt mine comment!Lorna @Mollykatie112https://www.blogger.com/profile/13286191845543199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-82613332306517825932016-03-26T14:10:53.441-06:002016-03-26T14:10:53.441-06:00I don't know. I hated reading Jane Eyre... bot...I don't know. I hated reading Jane Eyre... both times. Not sure I could do this.Jen Twimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11267405113503713323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-46032254388220171402016-03-26T09:46:55.892-06:002016-03-26T09:46:55.892-06:00I didn't know this was marked as adult! I'...I didn't know this was marked as adult! I'm a lot more interested in it now for sure and I'm really curious to see how this compares with the original. Wonderful review, Melissa--I'm definitely adding this to my TBR! Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-39531339008731920492016-03-25T18:10:17.676-06:002016-03-25T18:10:17.676-06:00I kind of like that she uses the book to get throu...I kind of like that she uses the book to get through life..clever! Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-23879429654694928162016-03-25T13:34:24.756-06:002016-03-25T13:34:24.756-06:00It seems that a lot of people had the opposite rea...It seems that a lot of people had the opposite reaction than I did. I'm wondering if they were expecting more of a true retelling and by the blurb I knew we weren't getting that. Plus, like I said, the ending was odd for me.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-66820809797155680542016-03-25T13:31:07.321-06:002016-03-25T13:31:07.321-06:00You can watch the movie... you'd be good. :)You can watch the movie... you'd be good. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-7936498000442032232016-03-25T13:30:51.941-06:002016-03-25T13:30:51.941-06:00That is why I wanted to read it. :)That is why I wanted to read it. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-42866504362746639162016-03-25T10:23:25.401-06:002016-03-25T10:23:25.401-06:00This one is getting a lot of press, I know our boo...This one is getting a lot of press, I know our bookstore got a lot of stuff cause the publisher is pushing it more. I had read one other review and I think it wasn't as good as yours. I mean, they didn't like it as much as you. I had thought that it's probably not for me, but now I'm reconsidering. We do have an ARC of it so I could read it. I guess we'll see. I think maybe I need to see a few more reviews.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-60645671139466666652016-03-25T04:21:44.698-06:002016-03-25T04:21:44.698-06:00I haven't read the original story but one day!...I haven't read the original story but one day! I love the cover of this one!Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-34912635976250161102016-03-25T03:53:05.091-06:002016-03-25T03:53:05.091-06:00I do like Jane Eyre so for that...I do like Jane Eyre so for that...Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com