Who would you choose - Jane Austen or the Brontë sisters?

[Lincolnshirelass]

Hi, @uyky, 'Jane Eyre' is one of my all-time favourite books, but of course we all have our own opinions and experiences. One think I would respectfully suggest is that if you do ever feel like giving it another go, it might be an idea to read a biography of Charlotte, and perhaps her family too, before you pass judgement, as the book is VERY autobiographical, and maybe that would help. Just an idea!

[Written Legalist]

I think Wuthering Heights alone is greater than Austen’s work. Audten tends to bore me with her focus on manners and social etiquette. I have a hard time relating to almost any of her characters, who are so concerned with social dynamics and reputation of the upper classes. Emily Bronte pulls at her readers heartstrings and can discuss the theme of love and betrayal with a gothic edge to her style. I prefer that any day of the week, as it’s something that transcends any one particular era and relates to almost every reader.

[DancingLady]

Definitely the Bronte sisters. I’m that one girl who never could get into Jane Austen no matter how hard I tried. I just plain don’t relate! I really am not that big a fan of the Bronte sisters either but I definitely prefer their stories.

[Rudolf Umo]

I recommend "Jane Austen" as she have had a lot of input in the book.

[Sharill Rasowo]

I would choose the Bronte sisters just for Jane Eyre as it is a book I still enjoy to this day.

[ObsessedBookNerd]

Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time.

[sanykip]

Jane Austen is always the best author in my view.

[Only1Cola]

I find Jane Austen more entertaining and amusing. I also love her grasp of human nature and the lessons we can learn from her portrayal of personality traits that we all experience. I find the Brontes a bit darker, but also very forward thinking for their time. I love the strong female characters that they create - strong in mind and character, but not without heart.

I must confess that I read Austen’s novels over and over again, so my preference would be Jane.

[Monet_va]

Jane Austen for me! I love the way that her novels focus so highly on the female perspective, and how the witty the characters are. Especially Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice, who I looked up to since I first saw the movie and then read the book!

[mariana90]

I would have to say Austen. I really like her veiled sarcasm and the fact that her novels are a social commentary in disguise. With so little, she says so much.

I find the Brönte sisters a little bit too dramatic at times, though I really enjoyed Jane Eyre.

[WhiteLotus]

I can easily say I will take any book by the Brontë sisters before any of Austen's. I find them far more engaging and entertaining. I couldn't tell you why precisely, but Austen's work bores me. Every time I've tried to read one of her books, I just can't get past the first few pages. Something about her writing just doesn't click with me, and that's ok. I'll just stick to the Brontë sisters.

[Novelbound]

I do love both, but I would choose the Brontë sisters. Wuthering Heights is my favorite book of all time, so that the decision isn't too difficult. I think the Brontës were really ahead of their time.

[klarrysah_223]

Jane Austen, but not for Pride and Prejudice. My favorites are Nothanger Abbey and Mansfield Park.
I've seen a couple film versions of Jane Eyre and I thought both were extremely boring with a rather lame plot. Maybe the book is better, but I've never really been interested after seeing the movie.

[FlissShields]

I wrote my Bachelors thesis on Jane Austen so I feel I ought to say her, however though her works are a good commentary on the times she lived in, they could be considered “fluff”. Certainly when compared to the works of the Brontë sisters.

Having said all that, I still pick up Austen’s work time and again, but have barely ever re-read any Brontë work.

[Anna1512]

I think that Jane Austen was a very strong woman and I admire her. However I prefer the Bronte sisters' writing style, they make me feel strongest emotions than Austen. Charlotte's books are my favourites, expecially Jane Eyre