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Jane Eyre
- Narrated by: Thandiwe Newton
- Length: 19 hrs and 10 mins
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Jane Eyre
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Publisher's Summary
"I think the reason we're so struck by [Jane Eyre] is how Charlotte Brontë manages to relate, expertly, what it means to be a human being...and that never changes." (Narrator Thandiwe Newton)
Following Jane from her childhood as an orphan in Northern England through her experience as a governess at Thornfield Hall, Charlotte Brontë's Gothic classic is an early exploration of women's independence in the mid-19th century and the pervasive societal challenges women had to endure. At Thornfield, Jane meets the complex and mysterious Mr. Rochester, with whom she shares a complicated relationship that ultimately forces her to reconcile the conflicting passions of romantic love and religious piety. Performing the early Victorian novel with great care and respect, actress Thandiwe Newton (Crash, The Pursuit of Happyness) draws out Jane Eyre's intimacy and depth while conveying how truly progressive Brontë was in an era of extreme restraint.
Critic Reviews
"Narrator Thandie Newton gives a delightful performance of this beloved classic. She delivers the voice of Jane from childhood to adulthood with elegant conviction, breezing through the dense sentences as if they were part of a contemporary novel." (AudioFile)
"[Thandie Newton’s] taut British diction makes a one-woman play out of the orphan girl’s love story, which starts out with all the young-adult tropes - the poor, good-hearted child abused by the spoiled, wealthy boy and his classist keepers, each distinguished by his or her own idiosyncratic cadence - but progresses into what many consider the prototypical Victorian novel. Written in 1847, not long before the start of the American Civil War, the novel makes repeated comparisons between Jane’s captivity, as an impoverished girl in a rich family’s home, and slavery. Newton’s exasperated and aptly melodramatic delivery of Jane’s accusation that her cruel stepbrother is 'like a slave-driver' is a knowing contemporary wink at this timeless yet dated classic." (The New York Times Book Review)
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- sassypants
- 22-05-20
the best audio book I have heard
the narrator was excellent and it was hard to stop listening . the voice modulations and emotions perfect and touching . a very entertaining thorough hearty Jane Eyre performance ever . superb .
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- Pushkar
- 17-02-20
Superb
What an amazing narration by Thandie! The story itself might feel a bit different from those set in current times. But the narration makes up for all these drawbacks (if one may call them that).
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- Natasha
- 15-01-22
I didn't like Mr Rochester voice they gave ,
I didn't like Mr Rochester voice they gave, doesn't match to the character. it
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- Nalini S.
- 05-01-21
Excellent narration
It was a wonderful experience. A beautiful story was narrated beautifully. A timeless classic revisited.
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- Anamika Chaudhary
- 11-07-20
Wonderful performance
As we know it Jane Eyre is a classic, so I don't need to write about the story.
But the performance of the narrator is remarkable. Each and every character is portrayed in a different way.
Loved the story, appreciate the act.
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- Shwetha
- 15-11-23
Excellent
I had read this book many years ago and listening to it, now again from such a talented narrator was a unique experience. I love reading historical fiction & so for me this book is one of my favorite classics. Thandiwe Newton is such a gifted narrator.
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- 18-10-20
Thandie Newton adds to the genius of Bronte
Always a book reader, never thought a narrator would exceed the experience of reading a book. Newton did that and much more. She has brought to life this remarkable book with extraordinary emotional depth.
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- Dr Pooja Raizada
- 20-12-22
loved it once again
Got hooked on to the book, couldn't stop listening till the end. Wonderfully performed.
Lived the entire story
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- tribalKitty
- 26-01-23
Beautiful rendition of a classic
I have read Jane Eyre and love this audible version as well. The review is only for the audiobook which is executed very well and a joy to listen to !
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- Euphi
- 27-10-21
Brilliant narration by Ms Newton
All credit for the marvellousness of this audiobook goes to its narrator. As far as I know, never has there been a better narrated book.
Highly recommend!
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