I've been trying it out for awhile and while it was rough at first I am warming up to it.

First off, there are lots of trees and shrubs. The biggest pain is to clear out an area to build in. Jungle trees aren't too bad but the big oaks can be a big time waster. The bushes below don't help either. With that said, there is something very satisfying about carving out your own little home in the dense woods.

Secondly, it's isolating. I'm lucky enough that I'm fairly close to an ocean so I can boat out to different biomes, but aside from that it's given off a lonely vibe that's a little unsettling but interesting.

Lastly, it feels like you are surviving. This is probably the biggest positive for me. I've got a nice little plot of land with everything I need on it, but I know if I wander off too far I might not come back. Overall if you haven't tried it I feel like it's a unique and challenging experience when compared to other biomes.

TL:DR- Try surviving in a jungle biome! It sucks, but I guess it's a good kind of suck!