Jane, Unlimited

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  • ID: 9996
  • Added: 2026-01-05
  • Updated: 2026-01-05
  • ISBN: 9780698158894
  • Publisher: Penguin
  • Published: 2017-09-19
  • Reviews: 3

After the death of her adventurous aunt Magnolia, Jane feels lost and directionless. When an old acquaintance invites her to a gala at the extravagant island mansion Tu Reviens, Jane decides to go, honoring her aunt's wish. Upon arrival, she discovers that the house offers her five choices, each leading to a different genre of adventure: a heist mystery, a spy thriller, a gothic horror story, a space opera, and an extraordinary fantasy realm. Each choice comes with its own set of challenges and consequences, ultimately leading Jane to uncover the truth about herself and her past. Jane's journey is not just about the adventures she encounters but also about the personal growth and self-discovery she experiences along the way. The novel explores themes of grief, storytelling, and the power of choice, all wrapped in a captivating narrative that blends multiple genres seamlessly.

Reviews
Miss Print · 2017-12-27
perfect 5.00

The book is perfect and everything the reviewer wants. It's a unique and engaging read with a great cast of characters.

The reviewer loved this book and found it to be perfect. They appreciated the unique structure and engaging narrative, which offers a lot to think about. The reviewer also noted that the book is quite complex and might not be for everyone, but it's definitely worth a read for those who enjoy thought-provoking fiction. They also mentioned that the book is quite slow-paced, which might not be to everyone's taste.


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    In case it wasn't already clear: I loved this book.

    It's perfect and everything I want.

    Cashore populates the story with a cast of characters that are both compelling and complex.

Rhapsody in Books · 2017-12-20
engaging 3.50

The book is excellent but didn't resonate as much as it should have. It's a unique and engaging read with a lot to offer.

The reviewer found the book to be excellent, though they didn't enjoy it as much as they thought they would. They appreciated the unique structure and engaging narrative, which offers a lot to think about. The reviewer also noted that the book is quite complex and might not be for everyone, but it's definitely worth a read for those who enjoy thought-provoking fiction. They also mentioned that the book is quite slow-paced, which might not be to everyone's taste.


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    This book is excellent, although I didn't really enjoy it as much as it probably merited.

    How can both those statements be true?

    It's a unique and engaging read with a lot to offer.

The Book Smugglers · 2017-11-22
unique 4.50

The book is unlike any other and features a great voice and an awesome cast of characters.

The reviewer found the book to be unlike any other they've read before. They appreciated the unique structure and engaging narrative, which offers a lot to think about. The reviewer also noted that the book is quite complex and might not be for everyone, but it's definitely worth a read for those who enjoy thought-provoking fiction. They also mentioned that the book is quite slow-paced, which might not be to everyone's taste.


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    Jane, Unlimited is unlike any book I've read before.

    With a great voice, an awesome cast of characters I've come to care for.

    It's a unique and engaging read with a lot to offer.