The language and emotions were what I loved the most in this Audible studio production.

I have listened to Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, narrated by Thandiwe Newton.

Having listened to it with great joy, I can truly say that Jane Eyre is the kindest woman I have ever come across.

Despite all the hardships and difficulties that had befallen her, she never became bitter or resentful.

She remained smooth and delicate throughout all the good and bad days of her life.

Her childhood and upbringing, with all their challenges, had shaped her into such a remarkable and good person.

In the end, she was able to find her peaceful days with her beloved one, which was a truly heartwarming conclusion to her story.

This audiobook brought the characters and the story to life in a way that I had never experienced before, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good classic novel.

TUMBLR HAD ME CACKLING:
I have a deep love for Jane Eyre, yet when I really think about it, imagine being friends with that character. It's quite a scenario. Picture trying to persuade her to leave Rochester, and she's all like "I don't know." You're there like, "He called you ugly? He keeps his secret wife locked in the attic? Wake up!" And then you assume she finally has it all figured out. But a few months later, she calls you and says something like, "His wife killed herself and burned down the house, so it's cool, we're getting married." Like, what?!?! How on earth do you go to that wedding?!?! #that’s just a normal friendship with a straight girl honestly (all credit to: vampireapologist)


ORIGINAL \\"REVIEW\\":
I've engaged in a long and intense debate with myself about whether I should pen (and film) a full-length review. However, to be brutally honest, I just can't be bothered. This novel is absurdly predictable, cheesy to the extreme, and way too over the top. The wish-fulfillment aspect is简直 off the charts. And that little Deus Ex Attica (sorry! :D) that Brontë employed just really pissed me off. There was some kind of nonsense on almost every single page, and I'm simply done with it. It gets a 0/10 from me and I would not recommend it. ;)

Most of my thoughts while reading this book can be summed up with, "WTF Mr. Rochester?"

Since this book is centuries old, I'm gonna spoil the heck out of it right now, so beware.

First off, who dresses up as a Gypsy woman just to mess with people's heads?

Who fakes an engagement to make another woman jealous?

Who then tries to marry said woman when they already have a wife?

Who keeps their aforementioned crazy wife in the attic?

Who tries to convince the love of their life to stay by their side by recounting all the women they've slept with?

Mr. Rochester, that's who.

And so Reader, this is why "WTF Mr. Rochester" was constantly on my mind. Because seriously, WTF Mr. Rochester.

All of that said, I did really enjoy this book. Strangely enough, I really did like Mr. Rochester. Does Jane deserve better? Maybe. Do I totally ship the two of them together? Heck yeah.

Jane is straight up savage and I love her for it. She talks back. She's sassy. She's highkey vicious with her responses. She's strong headed. And she definitely has far more tolerance for Mr. Rochester's antics than anyone in the world would ever have.

While Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights will always reign supreme in my heart, Charlotte Brontë's novel has also made it pretty high on my list. Now all I have to do is read a book by Anne Brontë and see what happens. I'm curious to explore if her writing style and storytelling will have the same impact on me as her sisters' works. Maybe I'll discover a new favorite among the Brontë sisters. Only time will tell.

My friend told me this book is kinky, and she isn’t wrong.

To my surprise, it was much weirder and darker than I initially expected.

The story seems to unfold in a realm that is both fascinating and disturbing.

All the edgy contemporary lit girlies out there must be green with envy, wishing they could write or create something as unique and captivating as this author has managed to do.

It's as if the book has a life of its own, pulling the reader into a world filled with strange characters and unexpected twists.

Every page turn brings a new shock, a new revelation that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying that this book has left a lasting impression on me.

I can't wait to see what else this author has in store for us in the future.

Rochester's actions towards his mentally ill wife are truly abhorrent. He shows little to no compassion or understanding, instead subjecting her to what can only be described as abuse. This behavior not only causes great distress to his wife but also has a significant impact on those around him, particularly Jane.

Jane, on the other hand, finds herself constantly complaining about Rochester's treatment of his wife. She is appalled by his lack of empathy and the way he seems to disregard her feelings and well-being. Jane feels that Rochester's actions are unjust and cruel, and she cannot help but voice her concerns.

However, despite her complaints, Jane also finds herself in a difficult position. She is attracted to Rochester and cannot help but feel a certain degree of sympathy for him. She understands that his situation is complex and that he may be dealing with his own demons. Nevertheless, she cannot overlook the fact that his treatment of his wife is unacceptable and that something must be done to address the situation.

This is my second reading of Jane Eyre, having read it before during my teenage years. At that time, I perceived this book as a simple romance and was completely enthralled by the love story of Jane and Mr. Rochester. However, upon this second reading, my perspective on the book has significantly changed.

It is still essentially a love story, but it is also the tale of a brave young girl named "Jane Eyre" who is striving to find her place in the world. Narrated by the character herself, the story progresses from her orphaned childhood to her adulthood, and from her childhood hardships to a blessed and happy life.

Jane tells her story in a very methodical and unreserved manner, allowing the readers to form their own opinions about her life. This is fair enough; Charlotte Bronte should have the freedom to decide how to present Jane's story. But this overly methodical and cautious presentation made the reading experience less exciting and, at times, even boring. The first quarter of the book is more autobiographical. Often, I felt as if I were reading Charlotte's own story rather than Jane's, especially when reading the school chapters. But once Jane meets Rochester, the story becomes more engaging.

The writing is indeed beautiful. I freely give credit to Charlotte for that. And the carefully organized structure maintains the order of the story's flow. However, the overly detailed descriptions of scenery or the feelings and thoughts of the characters disrupted the flow of the story, and it took her a long time to get to the point.

As for the characters, I simply couldn't like Jane. It's truly a pity. Perhaps it was because of the way Charlotte presented her. She was kind-hearted, principled, strong, and courageous. All of these are good qualities. But Charlotte couldn't maintain the character traits that she had so carefully portrayed in Jane, making her contradictory numerous times. And I couldn't like Mr. Rochester either. I did pity him for the strange situation he found himself in, but I couldn't forgive him for his deceit and the potential damage he could have almost caused to Jane. Although Rochester did love Jane, his attitude that since Jane was an orphan and had no relatives or friends in the world, it was okay for her to live with him made me question his morals. Then there was St. John Rivers, Jane's newly discovered cousin. There were so many contradictions in his character that I could hardly understand him. My interpretation of him was that he was a cold, selfish, and manipulative man. But throughout his character, I saw that Charlotte was trying to justify his actions, saying that although he had his flaws, he was still a good man. I wonder who St. John represented in Charlotte's real life that she needed to defend him with such earnestness.

Overall, it was a good story, and Charlotte's writing was beautiful. But for some strange reason, this book did not evoke the same passionate emotions in me as when I read her sisters' works. I found myself to be a passive reader for most of the book. I liked the book; it was good, but I couldn't love it. Charlotte is undoubtedly a good writer, but she lags behind her sisters in storytelling.

Now I fully understand why Charlotte Bronte made this comment about Jane Austen: "The passions are perfectly unknown to her: she rejects even a speaking acquaintance with that stormy sisterhood". I have a great affection for Jane Austen, but Charlotte Bronte truly has a remarkable ability to write about passion, whether it is romantic or of other kinds.

If Jane Austen's books are like stately minuets where the tiniest gesture holds profound meaning, then Charlotte Bronte's works are a spirited and sweeping tango of duty and desire. Her writing is a perfect blend of passionate romance, gothic mystery, a romantic description of nature, social commentary, and humor, all presented in vivid and gorgeous prose.

One cannot help but admire Jane Eyre, the little governess who overcomes many obstacles. She rises above her harsh upbringing to become a governess, poor yet fiercely independent. Even the allure of love and comfort with the man she adores is not sufficient to divert her from the path of integrity.

Likewise, one cannot help but admire Charlotte Bronte for creating such an intensely human character. Jane Eyre is a woman of virtue, yet she is not immune to jealousy and doubts. She constantly grapples with the personal cost of her decisions. This is a deeply felt and ultimately moving story of love and redemption that will stay with the reader long after the last page is turned.

Women are generally expected to be very calm. However, women have the same feelings as men. They require exercise for their faculties and a field for their efforts, just like their male counterparts. They suffer from overly rigid restraint and absolute stagnation, precisely as men would. It is narrow-minded for their more privileged fellow beings to claim that they should confine themselves to making puddings, knitting stockings, playing the piano, and embroidering bags. It is thoughtless to condemn or laugh at them if they seek to do more or learn more than what custom deems necessary for their sex.

Women are supposed to be very calm generally: but women feel just as men feel; they need exercise for their faculties, and a field for their efforts as much as their brothers do; they suffer from too rigid a restraint, too absolute a stagnation, precisely as men would suffer; and it is narrow-minded in their more privileged fellow-creatures to say that they ought to confine themselves to making puddings and knitting stockings, to playing on the piano and embroidering bags. It is thoughtless to condemn them, or laugh at them, if they seek to do more or learn more than custom has pronounced necessary for their sex.

Jane Eyre encompasses a wide range of elements that one would desire in a Victorian-era novel. It has a gothic atmosphere, comments on social class, and incorporates elements of the supernatural with fortune tellers and omens. I found it to be less stiff and more plot-driven and enjoyable compared to most novels of that era.

There is a significant amount of feminism in Jane Eyre as well. Jane endeavors to strike a balance between her passion and independence, between her desire to marry and her fear of its consequences (perhaps symbolized by a particular character that I will not reveal here). She would rather be alone for the right reasons than be with someone for the wrong ones. It is only when she can have a truly equal marriage that she can experience true marital happiness.

I did not love every aspect of the book. I felt that it dragged in a few places, especially with the character of St. John. Additionally, some of the Christian meditations were a bit too heavy for my personal taste. The last two words of the book, “Lord Jesus,” were a bit overwhelming. Moreover, there is one instance where Jane casually exclaims, “What do I want with half your estate? Do you think I’m a Jew usurer seeking good investment in land?” which was rather concerning. Nevertheless, Jane Eyre is a timeless classic for a reason and is highly recommended.

He adored each page of this book in a way I never thought possible.

Undoubtedly, rereading it has made me enjoy it infinitely more. I don't know if I've become more romantic, softer, or what, but in any case, I've fallen in love with each page, with every nuance of the story.

Certainly, two things stand out for me. On the one hand, the dark and ghostly atmosphere, and on the other hand, the character of Jane, who has managed to squeeze her way among my favorites (and yet the first time I read the book, I thought she was dull. What was I thinking!?).

Rochester, you have no forgiveness as a human being, but as a character, you're a 10 xD.

In any case, it's a wonderful and unforgettable reading that I've also had the pleasure of sharing with my witches from the Coven, which makes everything even more enjoyable.

***That's for sure, after that, read 'Wide Sargasso Sea' by Jean Rhys to discover the part of the story that's missing.......

2019: 5/5
2022: 5/5
There are simply no words that can truly express just how much I love this book. It's not just a regular book; it's a masterpiece that has touched my heart and soul in ways I never thought possible. From the very first page, I was completely hooked and couldn't put it down. The story is so engaging and the characters are so vividly brought to life that I felt as if I was right there with them, experiencing every emotion and adventure. It's a book that I have read multiple times and will continue to read for years to come. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good story that will leave them feeling inspired and uplifted.

The Brontes played a significant role in fueling my profound love for reading. They convinced me that the classics were not the mean and nasty books that fascist teachers made students read in school just to torture them.

I grew up with Austen and Dickens, both of whom I adored. However, for some reason, the Brontes always seemed to hold a special place above the others.

Jane Eyre is my second favorite novel after Wuthering Heights. I am deeply drawn to the darkness and sadness that pervade their novels. What's more, their writing style is more "quiet" compared to the wild tales of orphans, drunks, and epic family betrayals that one would find in Dickens' works.

The Brontes' novels have a unique charm that captivates me, making me eager to explore their worlds again and again. Their works have left an indelible mark on my literary journey and continue to inspire my love for reading to this day.

Looooooooove!!!

Love is an emotion that has the power to transform our lives. It can bring us joy, happiness, and a sense of fulfillment. Love can take many forms, such as romantic love, platonic love, or the love we have for our family and friends.

When we are in love, we often feel a deep connection with the other person. We care about their well-being, and we want to be with them all the time. Love can also make us do things we never thought we would do, like take risks or make sacrifices for the sake of the one we love.

However, love is not always easy. It requires effort, patience, and understanding. There will be times when we have disagreements or face challenges, but it is through these experiences that our love can grow stronger.

In conclusion, love is a beautiful and powerful emotion that enriches our lives in countless ways. Whether it is a small act of kindness or a grand gesture of love, every moment spent with the ones we love is precious and should be cherished.

Looooooooove!!!