I picked this up because I heard it had a similar vibe to Douglas Adams, which it does. It feels just as chaotic as Adams's but more grounded in history and literary references. I was thinking this might involve Jane Eyre by the title, but I was amused with what he ended up doing with the story. It felt unexpected and quite humorous. I personally love Jane Eyre. However, I don't think you have to read or love Jane Eyre to be able to enjoy this book. I might suggest you look up a basic summary of Jane Eyre if you haven't read it, just to understand what he's doing with the plot here. But beyond all the references and subversions, this was just a fun read. I would recommend this to fans of Douglas Adams or Terry Pratchett. If you're also a fan of classic literature, then this is probably perfect for you.