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Little Dorrit
- Narrated by: Anton Lesser
- Length: 35 hrs and 4 mins
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Summary
William Dorrit has been a resident of the Marshalsea debtors prison for so many years that he has gained the nickname "The Father of the Marshalsea". However, his suffering is eased by his close bond with youngest daughter Amy, or "Little Dorrit".
The dashing Arthur Clennam, returning to London after many years in China, enters their lives, and the Dorrits' fortunes begin to rise and fall.
A biting satirical work on the shortcomings of 19th century government and society.
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- Mrs K A Ward
- 21-01-17
could not put it down
narrated beautifully, the different voices for Dickens characters complemented the unpredictable and beautiful story. would recommend to anyone.
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- Riverdaughter
- 31-12-21
My favourite Dickens
My favourite Dickens novel read by one of my favourite audiobook narrators. Anton Lesser’s performance here is perfect!
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- C
- 13-11-18
Outstanding
What an incredible story. Complex characters, richly described; a twisting narrative; and the sublime narration and voice characterisation of Anton Lesser. Fascinating. Very satisfying storyline, development and conclusion. Interesting how little human nature changes through history and many very apt lessons in this Victorian tale for today.
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- MR D H GRIFFITHS
- 15-01-22
great audiobook!
Classic Dickens storyline.
Quite long but brilliantly brought to life by the excellent Anton Lesser..
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- Victoria
- 08-06-19
Not Dicken's at his best but still pretty good.
Not as strong in storyline or characters as Dicken's other large novels and I struggled a bit through the first half, but still enjoyed it ocerall. Anton Lesser's reading was great as always!
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- Emma
- 25-11-09
Fantastic story and reader
Why this is one of Dickens' lesser known works I do not understand. It has his distinctive humour throughout and a superb collection of wonderful characters. Both comic and moving, it is a brilliant commentary on society and is remarkably relevant for today.
I've listened to a number of books read by Anton Lesser and am always amazed at his characerisations. Each has their own distinctive voice, bringing Dickens' rich characters to life brilliantly. I laughed everytime chatterbox Flora was speaking. I enjoyed this book and narration immensely.
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- michael
- 24-11-17
great book
wonderful book with a great simple storyline. really well read. seemed to fly by and was easy to follow
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- jss
- 26-05-17
Thank you
I am in a state of addiction, devouring Dickens unabridged at a rate of knots. I blame it on a sudden need for many journeys and an ill relative. I have appreciated the company of many and various characters as I have been on motorways, early and late and often in a fretful state of mind. I have read Little Dorrit and seen it twice but neither reading or viewing quite comes close to the way Anton Lesser has brought it back to life for me. Subtle, vivid, passionate, lovely; thank you.
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- Janet
- 12-03-12
Wonderfully amusing characters - Wonderfully read!
I wasn't sure I'd like to hear Anton Lesser reading the whole of Little Dorrit - he played Merdle in the TV series. But I was pleasantly surprised! He brings out all the amusing little nuances of Dickens' writing - and there are many - and helps make it easy to understand. I adore the story from having seen the TV series with Claire Foy and Matthew McFadyen. I've read many Dickens novels, but didn't like all of them - some are too depressing. But I'm thoroughly enjoying this one! It's not too much of a spoiler to say that some of the characters who start off in a London prison don't stay there. There are interesting travels in Switzerland and Italy as well, so don't be put off by some dismal (but amusingly described) scenery at the beginning. If you loved Ruth Jones as the garrulous Flora, you won't be disappointed by Lesser's characterisation - and Mr F's aunt! After a month I'm only three-quarters through the audio book having listened to it every night - you do get your money's worth! Well worth investing in, I'd say. Jackie.
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- Richard
- 10-11-13
A good story with one particularly uncanny twist!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes definitely
Who was your favorite character and why?
Pancks. He had the courage to do the right thing and expose Casby for what he really was. Plus, he uncovered the Dorrit fortune...mind you that had it's draw backs!
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The death and exposing of Mr. Merdle and his "Ponzy Scheme" way before Charles Ponzi was even born! I thought this was quite uncanny as we have just experienced something so similar in recent years
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Little Dorrit seemed to lose the Father to his fortune and how she longed for the happier days in the Mashalsea
Any additional comments?
Great narration from Anton Lesser! Not my favourite Dickens novel, but a great story none the less.
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