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Dodger

By: Terry Pratchett
Narrated by: Stephen Briggs
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Dodger is a tosher – a sewer scavenger living in the squalor of Dickensian London.

Everyone who is nobody knows Dodger. Anyone who is anybody doesn’t.

But when he rescues a young girl from a beating, suddenly everybody wants to know him.

And Dodger’s tale of skulduggery, dark plans and even darker deeds begins . . .

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Here, once again, is the mark of a great writer . . . we are captivated by ingenious word-building on every page . . . As Dodger's triumphant path ultimately brings him honour from the very highest rank of society, we cannot help but cheer not only for his success, but also for the success of this ebullient, funny and delightful novel.
Wonderful.
Dodger feels fresh, vibrant and full of energy, a triumph that should be celebrated as yet another glorious gift from Narrativia.
[A] superb novel . . . full of eccentric characters and carefully detailed London scenes, the tale embodies both Dickens's love for the common man and a fierce desire for social justice.
It's a masterwork from a treasure and hero of a writer, and it will delight you. (Cory Doctorow)
Historical fiction in the hands of the inimitable Sir Terry brings the sights and the smells (most certainly the smells) of Old London wonderfully to life . . . Unexpected, drily funny and full of the pathos and wonder of life: Don't miss it.
Interwoven with historical figures such as Charles Dickens, Robert Peel and Disraeli, Dodger is convincing proof of [Pratchett's] still galloping imagination.
Masterly and entertaining (Nicolette Jones)
Dodger is a book filled with kindness and wisdom. The reason I feel the need to point this out is that it is so rare. The story practically oozes kindness. (Ann Giles)
Dodger is a hero who Dickens would love . . . You can't help loving Dodger as he ducks, dives, falls in love and rises in the Victorian world. This is a hero I can't wait to meet again. (Amanda Craig)
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A magnificently constructed tale brimming with T.P's distinctive charm and wit providing many 'laugh out loud' moments.



The narration by Steven Briggs is, as usual, splendid and although this book is not a part of the Disc World series the familiar voices of quite a few much loved characters are echoed here.

Terry Pratchett is back with a vengence.

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I loved this to bits, a really entertaining and enjoyable audiobook. Full of humor and charming in a very British way. If you know your Dickens you will spot a few humorous references to book titles and characters which adds to the fun of listening to this little gem of a story.

A delightful book.

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What made the experience of listening to Dodger the most enjoyable?

I knew that a Terry Pratchett book was going to be good but this exceeded even my high expectations, with an excellent narration too!!!

Masterpiece

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Would you consider the audio edition of Dodger to be better than the print version?

Wonderful story weaving a host of victorian characters together in a joyous tapestry of adventure, humour and intrigue. Loved the narration By Steven Briggs reminding me a little of Michael Palin, but his voices and delivery romp along with this fantastic story... I wanted a sequel.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Please sir can I have some more!

Pratchett genius

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I re listen to this book all the time, it's not a surprise when you start a Terry pratchett book you start to love it. But from start to finish this book is fantastic, with gripping and funny writing through out.

One of my all time favourite books.

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