Aline Brosh McKenna

[b:Jane Eyre|10210|Jane Eyre|Charlotte Brontë|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327867269s/10210.jpg|2977639] is one of my all-time favorite novels, so I was very psyched to try a graphic novel update. And it indeed started out pretty well, even though it ditched pretty much the entire beginning of the original work and skipped ahead to Jane taking her position in Rochester's mansion. Unfortunately, the adapter decided to junk much of the novel's ending as well, replacing Jane's sojourn show more away from Rochester with a bonkers ready-for-the movie-deal action set piece. My rating throws in an extra star just for letting me revisit Jane for a little while.

If you want a more faithful graphic novel adaptation, I actually quite enjoyed [b:Manga Classics: Jane Eyre|26591771|Manga Classics Jane Eyre|Stacy King|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1480975076s/26591771.jpg|51239290]. show less

This film, set in the US, is based on a true story about a real zoo in the UK, although many of the details have been changed. It makes for a very interesting couple of hours, and has a good balance of themes. There are a couple of low-key romance elements, nicely done in an entirely family-friendly way. There’s some humour, mixed with some mild suspense and some quite moving scenes too.

We enjoyed this film very much, and would recommend it highly.

I really loved this modern retelling of Jane Eyre in graphic novel form. It stayed true to the original story with a few modern twists and I liked the art.

The updated setting works well, and Jane is a refreshed and sparkier version of the Bronte original. But there's a decidedly soft glow around Rochester that should not be there. We won't discuss the batshit denouement, either. You need to experience it for yourself. This is a mixed bag for me.