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Jane Eyre [RNIB Edition]
- Narrated by: Lucy Scott
- Length: 20 hrs and 27 mins
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Summary
Jane Eyre remains a classic of 19th-century English literature and is the most famous and influential novel by Charlotte Bronte.
Published in 1847, one of the most popular of all English novels, the story tells of the rise of a poor orphan girl against overwhelming odds. It is a work of fiction with memorable characters and vivid scenes exploring themes that have as much relevance today as in the time it was written.
British novelist Charlotte Bronte (1816 - 1855) was the eldest of the three famous Bronte sisters whose novels have become standards of English literature.
Please note: This is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards.
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- Margo
- 27-07-09
Brought to life!
This was an absolutely amazing listen. I've never read the book, and this was a delight to listen to. I even played it while I was on the treadmill! The reader's voice was absolutely perfect.
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- Sydney
- 17-03-09
wonderful
I'm not a huge Bronte fan but this reading is hugely entertaining, perfect match of reader to writer. Jane's trace of a northern accent is a lovely touch. Gets all the romance and pathos and intelligence and even squeezes some humour out of it. I can't imagine a better version, better than reading the book! A crazy bargain at under 5 pounds too.
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- Jacqueline
- 04-02-09
Superb
The best audio book I have heard in some time. The reader brings the book to life.
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- Tom
- 24-07-11
An enjoyable audiobook
I confess that I had never read this classic before, having perhaps been illogically put off by not liking "Wuthering Heights", and was expecting a rather heavy and overwrought experience, so it was a pleasant surprise that the book was so enjoyable. The characters of the two main protaganists - Rochester and Jane Eyre herself - are not at all as they are perhaps assumed based on film versions. Jane turns out to be feisty and independent-minded and Rochester warmly vulnerable. The story bowls along at a good pace, even though at times it gets bogged down a tad. Best of all is the narration which really brings the book alive.
I might give Wuthering Heights another chance!
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- James
- 09-12-09
The best value on the site
This is an incredible reading. The classic story itself is so vivid and original that it deserves to be hear from that respect, whilst on top the reader, Lucy Scott, gives one of the best, most adapted performances of any audiobook i?ve heard.
Buy it!
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- Andrew
- 17-11-09
Perfect
Lucy Scott's reading is wonderful - genuine and heartfelt without ever being thespish or self-important. If Lucy records any more classics, I shall certainly be snapping them up!
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- Clare
- 12-01-14
Loved, loved, loved!
Fabulous book. First time I have read this book. Have seen various adaptations so vaguely knew the story, yet how much more is in the book?! I now find all of the adaptations poor, because in the book you are being narrated to by Jane herself. There is so much feeling and emotion here which is totally missing in films, as she spends most of the time silent!
Back to the book. The narration is excellent, Lucy Scott could read the yellow pages or a bus timetable nicely. I can't get into the complexity of the story, but if you are already a Jane Eyre fan, you will love this audio version. If you have never read it, highly recommended.
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- Gillian
- 09-04-12
Excellent
I read this book as a teenager. Listening to this, brought back all the pleasure I felt then. I can thoroughly recommend this version. Beautifully and sensitively read, I ended up wishing the book was longer!
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- Sue
- 19-01-11
Excellent reading of a wonderful classic
This is a fabulous story, beautifully read.It must be the best value for money on Audible.
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- G
- 21-07-10
You'll never get tired of this book
If you've never read Jane Eyre and feel intimidated by its length, this is a great way to enjoy the story without any effort. It's surprisingly modern and never becomes tiresome.
The narrator is good but personally I find the voice she gives the Rochester character artificially masculine. She makes him sound heartless. It is not at all how I imagine the character would speak. A question of taste, I suppose. The rest is well-read.
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