Jane Eyre

I love Jane Eyre - the book and the woman in the book. She is so practical and courageous -such perfect integrity. And who couldn't love Mr. Rochester and the description of how much he adores his "Janet." Funny, the old pithy English style of writing infuriates some people and I love the richness of it - like velvet or some rich tapestry - I just love the OVER language of it all. I spent a bit of time trying to find images of Thornfield and Moorehouse (sp?) online - a sure sign I was absorbed by the book. Like most great books, I was sad when it was concluded but happy that my heroine had her hero at last. Tomorrow night I will probably rent the movie so I can see if the movie matches the pictures in my mind! However NOBODY ever wants to rent these kind of movies with me!!!!

I think the less said about this the better. But I finished it! I'd started it three times and never managed to do it. Now I can check it off the list, the ever-growing list.

A beautifully written classic, Bronte has a talent of describing the depths of human emotion. To some a boring read because the plot isn't necessarily full of action. But I believe we should all strive to become similar to Jane Eyre. A true woman full of passion and yet capable of such great discipline. She is full of dignity, both submissive and yet strong in her boundaries and holds to her morals above human emotion. With that, she is rewarded with the love of her life.

I'll be honest; I didn't love it. I liked the story, but the characters weren't my favorite. I didn't feel they acted as people would act in their varying situations. The book also went on for too long.

I cannot stress this enough. This is perhaps the BEST narration I've ever heard, and I listen to a vast number of audiobooks. Thandie Newton is a genius with all of the different voices she uses. You really have to listen for yourself to really understand what I'm trying to stress here.

Believe it or not, this is the very first time I've read (well, listened) to this book. I totally loved it. I'm glad I purchased this as I will listen to this again in the future. Thank you LJ, for sharing this audiobook with me. It was "over the top" good.

I highly recommend listening to this version. Even if you've read this book 100 or more times, you have GOT to listen to this version of the audiobook. You won't be sorry.

Very well done, Ms. Newton.