It's all been said before. It's a classic, right?

Would you consider the audio edition of Jane Eyre to be better than the print version?

For myself, yes. I prefer to listen to "period" literature rather than read it. It's easier for me to fall into the story and float along with it if I don't have to worry about translating the mood and meaning of the period.

What does Emma Messenger bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Her accents and tone gave the characters life for me. She made the characters real, which made the story feel very real and heart wrenching in the most beautiful way.

Any additional comments?

I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

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Emma Messenger reads so well

This is the second book I have listened to read by Emma Messenger, and she never disappoints. Energetic and forceful without becoming overly dramatic.

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incredible

loved it so much, it was told so beautifully and was a joy to hear

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Excellent!

some funny pronunciations, but other than that a really good performance. love the story, really well written

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A brilliant story from start to finish

From the language, to the insights, to the period, and all the vivid characters of which jane is the shining star; this book is a treat I had not expected. Yes it is romantic but what a romance, you can not but love jane, her indomitable spirit, her relentless thirst to stand as a person, to be the best she could be.
We meet Jane as a child living in wretched conditions that go from bad to slightly better, it is only her determination and the kindness of a teacher that let her flower where most vanished, she becomes independent by her own self reliance and education, and when she finds love she will only accept it in her own terms . She is nobody's fool or pet, she is the definition of liberation, and she relinquishes only what she wants to relinquish, no more no less. This happens in a world that is socially divided on all aspects (during the reign of George III 1760–1820) and where religion is still the backbone of every action but not in the kindness of Christ but the tyrannical old testament god. But most of the female character find solace in the philosophy of forgiveness and charity
This is a book that is proto feminist and way ahead of its time. Charlotte Brontë was called the 'first historian of the private consciousness' and has influenced many other works of literature, as well as influencing social consciousness towards the treatment of children, class division, and the rights women. but most of all it is a great read.
Emma Messenger is a fantastic narrator, she made the story come alive. Clear and well acted, I could not ask for better.

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stunning

one of my all time favorites. I love, how from the start, as a reader you are totally on Jane's side. Emma Messenger was a fantastic narrator. all in all a fantastic experience

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Brilliant story enhanced by outstanding narration.

I loved this audiobook, the narrator is outstanding and although she has a slight accent it kind of adds to the flavour of her narration. Characters are easily distinguished and she keeps your interest throughout with acting skills quite subtle but incredibly effective.
Loved this telling of an exciting, at times quite dark but eventually uplifting famous story.

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So Modern!!

What did you like most about Jane Eyre?

The story and psychology was so present day and immediate. The depth of self awareness, articulation of thoughts and values and self possession within Jane. Is this an art that has been lost to the person of today?

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favourite character is Jane - multi dimensional, immediate and real.

Have you listened to any of Emma Messenger’s other performances? How does this one compare?

This is the first performance I have listened to by Emma Messenger. I think it is really good, top class, absorbing. I think Emma really captured the characters in her variation and totally capture Jane. I will be listening to more from this narrator.

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

I spent a lot more time in each session that I had planned. I made time to listen to more.

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enchantingly gothic 😊

wonderful. would definitely recommend. having physically read the book before, it's such an experience to have it read to me.

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Chapters don’t match up

It’s Jane Eyre, it’s always going to be Jane Eyre and it’s always going to be a hit if you’re the kind of person who wants to listen to a Brontë novel.
Narrator good and pace of the narration is appropriate and varies for suspense etc.

However the chapters don’t match up. I like to use the timer to set to end of chapter and it’s cutting off mid sentence let alone mid chapter.

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