Mr. Rochester

De: Sarah Shoemaker

Narrado por: Simon Shepherd

A deft and irresistible retelling of Charlotte Brontë's beloved classic Jane Eyre—from the point of view of the dashing, mysterious Mr. Rochester himself.

"A cracking-good read!" —People, Best New Books

For 170 years, Edward Fairfax Rochester has stood as one of literature's most complex and captivating romantic heroes. Sometimes cruel, sometimes tender, Jane Eyre's mercurial master at Thornfield Hall has mesmerized, beguiled, and, yes, baffled fans of Charlotte Brontë's masterpiece for generations. But his own story has never been told.

We first meet this brilliant, tormented hero as a motherless boy roaming Thornfield's lonely corridors. On the morning of Edward's eighth birthday, his father issues a decree: He is to be sent away to get an education, exiled from all he ever loved. Young Edward's journey will take him across working-class England and the decadence of continental Europe before he lands on the warm, languid shores of faraway Jamaica, where his inheritance lies.

That island, however, holds secrets of its own, and Edward soon grows entangled in morally dubious business dealings and a passionate, whirlwind love affair with the town's ravishing heiress, Bertha Antoinetta Mason. Eventually, in the wake of a devastating betrayal, Edward must return to England with his increasingly unstable wife to take over as master of Thornfield. And it is there, on a twilight ride, that he meets the stubborn, plain young governess who will steal his heart and teach him how to love again.

Mr. Rochester is a sweeping coming-of-age story and a stirring tale of adventure, romance, and deceit. Faithful in every particular to Brontë's original yet full of unexpected twists and riveting behind-the-scenes drama, this novel will completely, deliciously, and forever change how we read and remember Jane Eyre.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Satisfying... If you haven't read Jane Eyre, suspense is keen as the climactic end approaches. If you have - as will most of those who come to Mr. Rochester - the novel's dramatic final act provides the quieter pleasure of revisiting one of literature's great love stories from a fresh perspective."—USA Today

"A cracking-good read!"—People, Best New Books

"Lovers of Emily Brontë and Jane Eyre, this one's for you: If you've ever wondered about the backstory of the man who Jane eventually teaches to love again, Mr. Rochester is officially wish fulfillment."—Refinery29

"A winner! Even if you never read Jane Eyre, you would still find Mr. Edward Fairfax Rochester fascinating and hang on every word of his extraordinary story, told in perfect nineteenth-century language. A richly rewarding read."—Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of Elizabeth I: A Novel and The Confessions of Young Nero

"With flair and heart, MR. ROCHESTER tells the story that legions of Jane Eyre fans have been waiting more than a century to hear. Sarah Shoemaker's impressive novel takes readers into the mind of one of literature's most vexing and compelling romantic heroes and paints a nuanced portrait of a man torn between responsibility and passion. Packed with historical detail and a fresh look at a classic story, MR. ROCHESTER is a page-turning delight."—Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of The House Girl

"Prepare to be swept off your feet by Sarah Shoemaker's stunning MR. ROCHESTER. As one of countless readers who adored Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, but never quite understood what Jane saw in Mr. Rochester, I was spellbound. Beautifully written, exquisitely crafted, and deeply engaging, MR. ROCHESTER is pure book club gold."—Mary Sharratt, author of The Dark Lady's Mask: A Novel of Shakespeare's Muse and Illuminations: A Novel of Hildegard Von Bingen

"Shoemaker's detailed writing will transport readers to a bygone age of romance and heartbreak."—Publishers Weekly

"Mr. Rochester is beautifully paced and compelling as it delivers a sweeping narrative and a new perspective to one of literature's most famous love stories... Though the novel will appeal most to fans of Jane Eyre, Shoemaker has recreated the spirit of the original, which will help those unfamiliar with the text enjoy this retelling."—BookPage

"It's interesting to see...how Shoemaker constructs a biography from the information provided in Bronte's novel and also to see the events familiar from that novel through [Rochester's] point of view. Recommend this to anyone eager for another take on Jane Eyre."—Booklist

"Compelling...Shoemaker knows her Brontë well, channeling her so expertly that it's easy to imagine that one author wrote both novels."— Star Tribune

Rochester

The author captured the writing style of Bronte very well, but lacked the passion of Jane Eyre. It was a believable “autobiography” of Mr. Rochester and recommend.

I liked the voice

I liked the voice both of the author and narrator. It fell only slightly short of feeling as if Bronte wrote it herself.

Beautiful intermingled with a classic

I was happy to get to know Edward Before Jane did. Now I understand Bertha Excellent narration. Excellent book

Wonderful Prequel!

I first read Jane Eyre 50 years ago at the age of 10. I have since reread it many times, and watched every film version of the same title.
This is a most natural and thoughtful prequel written in a voice so very nearly the same as Jane’s original narration. I was immediately drawn in, and left any trepidation behind.
Thank you Sarah Shoemaker, and congratulations on a job well done!

Excellent

Jane Eyre is one of my favorite books, and I was intrigued by the concept of this book. But frankly I had low expectations. This book was written so smoothly in the style of the original, with the same rhythms and feelings. I would recommend

Stick With It

If Jane hadn’t come into his life, Edward Fairfax Rochester’s life would have been miserable. If you can hold out for that, you will get rewarded with some answered questions, some resolved presumptions a few surprise twists which are all possible within Charlotte Bronte’s framework. And that is, finally, my real disappointment, that her pen didn’t give us the whole of it

One of the best books I have listened to

Simon Shepherd brilliantly and lovingly narrates this amazing book. Sarah Shoemaker tells us the other side of Jane Eyre - through Edward Rochester's eyes and voice. She is a fantastic writer and the book stays true to Jane Eyre storyline and Bronte's remarkable writing style. Shoemaker is a remarkably talented writer. Her grammar is perfect (which means a great deal to my sensibilities). Her conversations are realistic and her ability to present characters is awesome. I thought sixteen plus hours would be too long - but it turned out that the time flew by and I did not want it to end. The only part that caused me high angst dealt with Bertha's son. He made me nervous!

Shepherd is a smooth expressive narrator. Plus he did not mispronounce any words (which also means a great deal to my sensibilities). This book is as dear to me as the classics, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice and other remarkable works. Don't miss it!!

Great story of Mr Rochester

I loved this book. It was well written. I gave the performance 4stars just because I thought Rochesters voice should've been lower, but it was not too much of a hindrance.

My Fave Audible Ever!!

Don’t miss this brilliant story. If you read and loved Jane Eyre this is an absolute must-listen!! If you didn’t, this is still a wonderful book to love and enjoy. One of the best audiobook listens ever. Bravo to Sarah Shoemaker the writer and Simon Shepard the Narrator...both perfection!!

Excellent

Well researched and written. Filled in reasons/motivation of Mr. Rochester’s behavior in Jane Eyre. Enjoyed the narrator too.