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David Copperfield

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
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A master of characterisation, Charles Dickens introduces us to yet another memorable creation in the form of David Copperfield, the undisputed favourite of all his fictional children.

When David Copperfield escapes from the cruelty of his childhood home, he embarks on a journey to adulthood which leads him through comedy and tragedy, love and heartbreak, and friendship and betrayal.

Public Domain (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Classics Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Thought-Provoking Heartfelt Funny

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Martin Jarvis is a natural for Dickens. His voice dramatizes the characters superbly and I cannot imagine anyone doing David Copperfield's long list of glittering characters more justice than this particular reader.
My favourite is Aunt Betsey and her cry of 'Donkeys!' which brought tears of laughter to my eyes. Jarvis also makes the unctuous Uriah Heep seem even more sinister and fishy, while managing a different breathy voice for each of the female characters. Astonishingly good. I loved this reading and recommend it thoroughly.

Excellent reading

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A real treat - and all through! The pace so well handled, keeping the story moving, but highighting deftly joys and sorrows and the contrasting realities of the times. Each character well defined in the reading, individual and knowable. I laughed out loud so often, but also felt the pain. Highly recommended.

Masterly A world of characters bursting to life

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I'd never thought to read Charles Dickens, and Martin Jarvis was my way in because of him reading the Jeeves books which I love. I was amazed but probably not too surprised that he was also perfect for this. He brings everything to life, the humanity and characters. It's set in the past but feels present in that way. I also shouldn't be surprised that Charles Dickens has a reputation for good reason. So I can recommend 5/5 stars in every way

Martin Jarvis is genius

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OMG - I adored this book - I always thought old writers couldn't engage me how wrong I was.



The character depth and story detail keep you fully engaged even when nothing is going on.



Absolutely SUPERB!!!!!

Wow

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a quality book! really enjoyed this long listen. narrator was amazing and made the book even more interesting.

can't beat the classics?

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