Jane Eyre

By: Charlotte Brontë

Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson

Length: 19 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

The work tells the story of Jane's early life, her experience at Lowood School and as a governess. Her refusal to accept Rochester's love on any but her own strictly moral terms is a passionate cry for independence.

©2006 BBC Audiobooks (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Captivating!

If you could sum up Jane Eyre in three words, what would they be?

Transportive. Romantic. Heartwrenching.

What did you like best about this story?

Juliette Stevenson was perfect. This was such an enjoyable, immersive experience. I don't normally rave over a book reading, but I shall never forget how deeply I got into this. Of course, the saga story is superb, but Juliet made it so realistic that I felt I was there with Jane.

Which character – as performed by Juliet Stevenson – was your favorite?

Of course, Jane.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I think when she ran away and her difficult journey on the road.

Any additional comments?

Give that woman a Grammy!

Superb Narration

Listening to this version was a pure delight. Excellent narration for an excellent book.

Excellent performance of a beloved classic

I must've read Jane Eyre at least 15 times between the ages of 7 and 67, but never heard it as an audiobook -- never dared. Never having been satisfied with any dramatisation, I always thought that I would do best to keep the voices to myself as well. But Juliet Stevenson does such a good job as reader that for the very first time I actually cried at a point or two, though I could never understand why on earth some of the book's first readers (e.g. Thackeray) said they had. So I'm grateful to have experienced this much loved book freshly, as it were -- not portrayed by actors who don't fit the part, and pruned and altered for the screen, but read in full by one of my favourite Audible narrators, Ms. Stevenson. Brava!

Jane Eyre

The voices of the Narrator, and the story was so brilliant that I never wanted to stop listening to the story. I have heard the book many times, but this was awesome.

love, love!

Really great story line. Anticipation, heartbreak, deception...all leading to a wonderful ending!

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.

Loved this

I absolutely could not stop listening to this book. I just felt like I was listening to these people live their life and not someone reading a book. There was quite a few Jane Eyre‘s to pick from and I picked the best in my opinion although I haven’t tried the other ones but the lady that read this one was absolutely fantastic. I think I listen to the whole thing and just a few days because I couldn’t stop.

Juliet Stevenson is a master!

One of my favorite novels of all time read by the greatest British narrator out there!

Glad I read it.

I am glad I read it. I have always wanted to read a classic. But it was not my cup of tea. It seems to be well written and the narrater was amazing.

outstanding narration

the narrator intoned Jane's feelings and emotions so well, at times I forgot I was listening to a narrator rather than Jane herself.