I wasn't crazy about this--it's been years since I read Jane Eyre, but the odd formality of Nico's dialogue made me wonder if the author hadn't hewed too closely to the original. Nico didn't sound like a guy born and raised in the late 20th century, and I ultimately found that off-putting, damaging my suspension of disbelief. (This may seem petty, but there's a reason "God is in the details" remains one of my favorite sayings...)

excellent modern version.

This is a retelling of Jane Eyre with Jane forced to drop out of college after her parents are killed in an accident. Mr Rochester is reborn as a rock star poised to begin a massive comeback tour. This book was enjoyable, but didn’t blow me away. It certainly makes the classic story accessible to a new generation. But it left me wanting to go back to the original because, in my memory, it was somehow much more satisfying.

I had to read the original Jane Eyre a few years ago, and while I liked the general love story, I hated how it was written. After reading the modern version, Jane, I fell in love with this story! I found the events in this version much more practical, and the writing was a lot easier to understand. In the original, I didn't understand Jane and Mr. Rochester's hot-and-cold relationship, but the modern version makes so much more sense. I like how bold and independent Jane is, and how she doesn't let Nico get away with being a jerk. I would recommend reading the original Jane Eyre before reading the modern version so you can fully comprehend and compare the stories, but it isn't a necessity. I wasn't expecting to love this book as much as I did,but it kept me completely absorbed the entire time. If I had to describe this book in one word, it'd be "delicious!" If you're looking for a timeless love story, stop here - you've found it! Enjoy!

Lindner's novel is a brilliant modern re-telling of Jane Eyre. She brilliantly captures the Gothic novel's romance and mystery and transposes the characters to the present quite well. Jane is still a serious and strong heroine with firm convictions. While having the male lead as a rock star might initially seem an odd choice, it actually works really well and Nico is just as an intriguing character as Mr. Rochester. My only quibble requires a spoiler warning, so skip ahead if you haven't read Jane Eyre. SPOILER: The only detail that I felt fell a little false in the modern context was the marriage proposal. While it is necessary for several of the later major plot points, I had difficulty swallowing the quick turn around from being in a relationship to being engaged, which made more sense in the 19th century than in the 21st. However, my general love for Jane Eyre helped me swallow it a little easier and the novel still works well despite this minor flaw. END SPOILER. An excellent read for those who love Jane Eyre and also a great introduction to Jane Eyre who might struggle with the linguistic quirks of the original. Very much recommended.

A modern day take on the story of Jane Eyre. The main character Jane's parents die and she is forced to quit school, due to financial matters. She becomes a nanny for the daughter of a famous rock star, who she falls in love with. However her new found love has a deep dark secret.

I really enjoyed this book. I thought it stayed true to the original a whole lot better than some of the contemporary classics. The one exception is the end, Which in my opinion is better than the original.

Not for people who absolutely have to have the story exactly like the original. It's based more on the love story so if you enjoyed that then this is great

I have read a lot of renditions of Jane Austin's work and this by far is one of the best.