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    Tracey United States 05-22-12
    Tracey United States 05-22-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Endearing"

    Tho I've seen the movie multiple times, I've never read the book, till now! What a lovely portrayal by Juliet Stevenson, she did a stellar job with the many diverse characters and an epic story. Definitely worth a listen.

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    Phillip Moorabbin, Australia 05-13-12
    Phillip Moorabbin, Australia 05-13-12 Listener Since 2008
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    "A story of Morals and Romance"
    Any additional comments?

    Jane Eyre is a story about how the moral life is the one to be lived. But it is also the story of how sometimes morals can be enforced with excess harshness. Lastly, this is a story of Romance where a good end comes to Jane, after all her trials.

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    Sarah Tel Aviv, Israel 04-09-12
    Sarah Tel Aviv, Israel 04-09-12
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    "Great book; fantastic narration"

    This is a very enjoyable listen. Juliet Stevenson does a wonderful job at bringing the story and the different characters' personalities to life without sounding over-the-top dramatic. I will be keeping an eye out for more by her.

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    Bruce M. Ostly 04-08-12
    Bruce M. Ostly 04-08-12 Member Since 2008
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    "Absolutely fantastic narrator!"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Jane Eyre (Unabridged) to be better than the print version?

    Yes


    What did you like best about this story?

    It kept my attention and interest from start to finish.


    Have you listened to any of Juliet Stevenson???s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    Not yet, but I will seek her out.


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    Rosalind Greenville, FL, United States 03-20-12
    Rosalind Greenville, FL, United States 03-20-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Now I know why it is a classic"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Jane Eyre (Unabridged) to be better than the print version?

    I now know that we have regained one of the lost pleasures in life. To have someone read a great story aloud while you do other things or just relax and enjoy.


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    Cameron Norman, OK, United States 02-17-12
    Cameron Norman, OK, United States 02-17-12 Member Since 2006
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    "Eh..."

    Sorry to all the Jane Eyre fans out there, but I just thought this book was just OK. The ending was kind of nice, but I never really felt empathy for the character of Jane Eyre, and I got tired of her sentimentality. The book is very character driven, and I generally enjoy more plot-driven books.

    The reading was done well and the narrator does a good job with the language. I do wonder whether reading the text of the book rather than listening to it helps the reader enjoy the language and the nuances more.

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    denise indianapolis, IN, United States 02-12-11
    denise indianapolis, IN, United States 02-12-11 Member Since 2010
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    "urgh.... SLOW AND PAINFUL!!"

    Oh...... I found the narration to be VERY monotone...and slow. I could barely get through the pages I did!!... I found this to be a waste of my money!! I have other classics that I very much enjoy hearing, and was let down by this one. : (

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    Desiree Artesia, CA, United States 09-18-12
    Desiree Artesia, CA, United States 09-18-12
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    "One of the Best"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes, when you first look at the book, you think OMG ... 700 pages!?! But getting the audio version really helps you understand it more and I was mad at first when it got assigned, but I really love this book! The narrator was amazing and kept me awake the whole time! I read at least 3 hours/day because it was so good and trust me.. I do not like reading, but audible.com gave me a different perspective of looking at things!!! (: You should read it if you had the chance.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The whole book was good, I'll keep my favorite part a secret because I don't want to ruin the book for you ^.^


    What does Juliet Stevenson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Her use of vocabulary and her accent is appealing, it keeps the store more alive because I was falling asleep when I tried reading the non-audio version.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    I have no clue, any suggestions? (:


    Any additional comments?

    Get it! Once you get like 3 hours in, you wont regret buying it! It was so good! One of the best I've ever read.

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