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Jane Eyre

By: Charlotte Brontë
Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
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Charlotte Brontë's much-loved masterpiece is reimagined through the voice of Juliet Stevenson, who succeeds in capturing all the wit and charm of the original novel in her retelling.

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.

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Juliet Stevenson brought Jane Eyre newly alive for me. Her Jane is perhaps more fiery than those I've seen on TV, or how I read her; Mr Rochester more vulnerable; St. John somehow more unlikeable, despite his holy and noble fervour. The characters were voiced distinctly and consistently, and the somewhat (infectiously) florid and convoluted language of the author was rendered comprehensible and easy to listen to.

Listening rather than reading also means that different parts of the story have prominence - rather than being swept away on the sheer romance of the tale, I found myself repulsed by some of the attitudes of the time, most especially how patronising Jane is regarding the achievement of her low-born schoolgirls at Moorcroft, and how often she uses 'docile' to denote approval of another female, especially considering her own intractable nature. She is rather a snob, considering her own humble beginnings.

Anyway.

I loved Jane Eyre, and love it still. This will be a firm favourite on my app, and will be replayed many, many times.

Highly recommended.

A wonderful rendition of a classic

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Ms Stevenson's knowledge of and passion for this book really come through. A stunning reading.

A beautiful reading by Juliet Stevenson

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Jane Eyre is one of my most favourite novels and Juliet Stevenson's narration is simply brilliant. I absolutely loved this. It was really enjoyable to listen to the text being read aloud by such a great narrator.

Superb!

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I have read this beautiful book several times in my life and wanted to listen to it for a change. Juliet Stevenson's narration is mesmerising. I think I am going to find it hard to listen to a lesser narrator now. She brought the story completely to life, what a wonderful listening experience.

Spellbinding narration!

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Juliet Stevenson's narration added another dimension to this much-loved and well-known story. I loved it!

Wonderful from start to finish

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