Jane Steele
Jane Steele
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
336
Novel • Fiction
England • 19th Century
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Jane Steele, a humorous and violent retelling of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, follows Jane Steele, a fan of Brontë’s work, as she navigates a turbulent life in Victorian England, resolving her struggles through murder rather than introspection. Each chapter begins with an excerpt from Jane Eyre. Jane fights back against abuse and injustice while seeking to uncover her connection to Highgate House, ultimately finding love and redemption.
Mysterious
Gritty
Dark
Adventurous
Romantic
Reviews & Readership
17,563 ratings
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Review Roundup
Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye offers a thrilling reimagining of Jane Eyre with a dark, murderous twist. Critics praise its clever homage to the original while appreciating its unique voice and engaging plot. Some find the pacing uneven and the protagonist less relatable. Overall, it successfully blends Gothic elements with a fresh narrative approach.
Who Should Read Jane Steele?
A reader who enjoys Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye would likely be a fan of darkly humorous historical fiction and strong, unconventional female protagonists. Similar to readers of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber, they would appreciate gothic elements blended with sharp wit and mystery.
17,563 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Novel • Fiction
England • 19th Century
2016
Adult
18+ years
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