Jane Eyre

By: Charlotte Brontë

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 17 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

Top 10 Finalist on PBS's The Great American Read in 2018

The stark and beautiful romance of a governess and the master of a house with long-kept secrets.

After a sad and neglected childhood as an orphan, Jane Eyre is hired by Edward Rochester as governess for his ward. Jane is pleased with the quiet country life at Thornfield, with the beautiful old manor house and gardens, with the book-filled library, and with her own comfortable room.

But there are stories of a strange tenant, a woman who laughs like a maniac, and who stays in rooms on the third floor. The moody Rochester rebuffs her attempts to find discover more, ordering her to keep silent on the matter.

An unlikely relationship blooms between the two, however, and Jane is thrilled to accept Rochester’s proposal of marriage. But the quiet ceremony is shockingly halted by a stranger who claims that Rochester was already married - to the raving maniac Jane had heard crying in the house.

Grief-stricken, Jane flees from Thornfield, feeling that her life is over before it has really begun. Can she ever hope to find a comfortable life again - or even dare to dream of a happily ever after?

This novel is part of Brilliance Audio’s extensive Classic Collection, bringing you timeless masterpieces that you and your family are sure to love.

Public Domain (P)1997 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

outstanding excellent praesentation I must for eve

it kept me engaged but I am not interested in writing a review for it please let me out of the program

I loved it so much I've listened to it 9 times.

I have been looking over my reviews published on Audible and realized I've only commented on the books I don't like. That's sad because I own over 200 Audible books and I have been a member for a long time. Most of the time I like the books I purchase. I work with my hands and I am literally listening to audiobooks all day long. Jane Eyre as read by my FAVORITE narrator, Susan Ericksen is an example of why I love this artform so much. Of course I read Jane Eyre in school, I read it later when I was a young adult but to hear it interpreted by a truly great reader brings so much color and feeling that a classic story becomes a joy to experience

Incredible classic

What did you love best about Jane Eyre?

Unlike many classics whose language is difficult to understand and not relatable, this classic remains timeless. From a difficult childhood, challenging work experience and romance Jane survives and thrives.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Jane Eyre?

Her confrontations: with her aunt, the headmistress and Rochester.

Have you listened to any of Susan Ericksen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have listened to all the JD Robb books. It is not possible to do a comparison as Ms. Ericksen has the ability to present many accents, male and female. She is my favorite audio book performer.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. I also enjoy savoring a great novel and performance.

unsure until certain

this story was very good, slow at first but full of swell of heart and fears, joy and sorrow. what a beautiful ending!

Intriguing Gothic Novel

Overall, I thought this book was pretty amazing. At first I didn't think I would like it the slightest but it just kept leaving me to want to read more!

my favorite book

I have read this novel countless times. it was very nice to hear it read to me, it added dimensions to the story that I hadn't heard before. excellent for a long road trip.

I loved this book!

Such a sweet and heart warming story, I loved every minute. It took a while choosing from so many narrators of this novel. I was not at all disappointed! I loved the passion and pace if both the story and the narration.

Enticing and captivating from the beginning to the end!

Jane eyre has always been one of my all time favorites, i had seen the movie and now have also finished reading the book (which was ten times better!) I'm the type of person that may start a book and never finish it but I'm very happy that i stuck with it because it was truly a journey full of exciting plot twists from start to finish.

As of the quality of the audio book, it was very clear, punctuated, and lively. A very good reading.

Would I recommend this? Yes i would. It is hard to find people in this day and age that appreciate classical novels like Jane eyre but it at depends on your preferred reading material. But all in all, i found myself living through these characters, feeling what they feel, seeing what they see, and immersing myself in the plot.
A great book!

My all time favorite book and a narrator who does it justice!

First time I read Jane Eyre I was 13 years old...I am now 60 and have read it at least 10 since and glean something new at each stage of my life. I love the historical, lyrical, spiritual, aspects of this story as well as the mystery and romance. The narrator was perfect and I'm very picky. There has never been a movie made that had done this story justice. This narrator captured the characters perfectly and it was like listening to a play. Much better than a half done movie. I highly recommend this book and this narrator who has brought it to life.

Totally enjoyable

Excellent narration of a very memorable book. I read it in high school, but enjoyed it much more 6 decades later.