Title: A weak retelling
Product review: I was intrigued when I first saw this book, but after reading it, I am only disappointed. The book was shallow and unengaging throughout. Shinn focuses on trite details, such as ensuring that all parallel characters have similar names, without bringing anything new or meaningful to the storyline. Oddly enough, she brings in "Janet Ayerson" as a foil for her heroine, Jenna Starborn. Janet Ayerson is kind, but weak and uninteresting. I can only interpret this as a criticism of the original Jane Eyre. What would cause Shinn to cast Charlotte Bronte's heroine in this light? Charlotte Bronte was a feminist before her time, and Bronte's heroine displays more strength and integrity than her hero. If you want to read Shinn, I would recommend "Heart of Gold" or "Summers at Castle Auburn." Or better yet, read the original "Jane Eyre."
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