The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (version 2 dramatic reading)

Thank you!

(4.5 stars)

Floor

A story worth listening to. Well read by the several volunteers. Thank you! To my taste the reader of Gilbert Markham pauses a bit too often every sentence, which affects the fluency of the story. But otherwise pleasant to listen to, just as the voice of the other narrator (Helen Graham). Note on the audio editing: not all voices are equally loud.

(5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

The readers did an excellent job, the story kept me on edge the whole time !

(5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

love the readers and the story

Queen Anne

(5 stars)

Jasmin

YES, YES AND YES!!! Queen Anne 👑 I like reading classics on the side while I read fiction as it helps keep me out of a reading slump and so I started The Tenant of Wildfell Hall with zero expectations knowing it is by the Brontë sisters and that’s enough. It was so good! The characters were real and flawed. The pacing was amazing until 85% but that is a slight problem. And the plot was filled with soap opera drama. It was crazy how many people drink and cheat in the 18th century. I have so many beautiful quotes that I had to screenshot as there were written in such a simple way but the magnitude of the words are astounding. I can see Withering Heights in the description of the moors and landscape and the hideous characters I can see Heathcliff and Catherine. But alas, I am not here to compare but to appreciate. Unfortunately, Jane Eyre did not click with me, but I will her other works as there is hope.

captivating

(5 stars)

jaded_grl

wonderful reading done by the volunteers. a fine example for any young girl starting out to date, this should be required reading to help with making a wise choice for a marriage mate. & yet it also is a fine example of how serious the bond of marriage should be and to what extent the couple should try to work things out and resolve issues between them (helen tried though failed, & with helens help her friend succeeded in changing her marriage to an assumed abusive husband & that man changed his ways to make the marriage better). its not a book about running out on your marriage when times are hard, but on doing everything reasonable to make it work... and being peaceable to each other when the marriage comes to an end. not being vengeful or going by the saying "whats good for the goose is good for the gander". the last few chapters were a bit long and drawn out, but overall 5 stars.

(4 stars)

Oona F

This was a bold effort but poor old Markham’s lovely Irish tones were woefully staccato and stilted which became a bit irritating. The voice of Helen was pleasing and bright and the whole assemble is a very magnanimous effort which I am the thankful for save I must suggest the pronunciation of mama in England is mar-mah not maam-a. Still! Bottoms up all - this is a great diversion to listen to and a happy tale in the end. 🥰

The end drags on

(3 stars)

P

The first 1/4 of this book was a bit slow. I enjoyed the next half and the last 1/4 was like slagging through mud. it just went on and on to the point that I began to suspect that Thackeray was getting paid by the chapter. A full 15 chapters could have been cut without any negative outcome for the book. I began skipping around towards the end just to get through it.

Enjoyable for the most part

(4 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

As others mention, the readers were mostly good with the exception of the one main male character who reads haltingly and with too much awkward pauses that it became annoying. Just when I thought I might not be able to get through it, the narration turned over to the main female character which was much more enjoyable to listen to. Good story with some interesting characters and a gratifying ending.