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Dombey and Son

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: David Timson
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Dombey and Son is vintage Dickens and explores the classic themes of betrayal, cruelty and deceit. Dombey's dysfunctional relationships are painted against a backdrop of social unrest in industrialized London, which is populated by a host of fascinating and memorable secondary characters. The complete and unabridged novel is brought spectacularly to life by veteran reader David Timson.

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I had reached 67 years on this planet without reading this book, despite Charles Dickens being one of my favourite authors. Thank heavens I rectified that error by listening to this outstanding narration. Even at nearly 40 hours it still came to an end too soon.
The relationship between mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, uncles and nephews, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, friends and acquaintances......it's all there!
If he were alive today I suspect Dickens would have made a great therapist.
Every character came alive but Captain Cuttle was my favourite, possibly because David Timson literally became him! Wonderful.

Outstanding!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Definitely yes, I've come to really enjoy the longer books in my collection, when well read like this of course, they allow you to inhabit their world.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dombey and Son?

"Let him remember it in that room, years to come" I first came across those words over 30 years ago, they've haunted me ever since.

What does David Timson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I love a good story really well read.

Any additional comments?

Dombey and Son is one of Dickens novels that is less well known which is a shame. Dickens characterisation is always phenomenal but he I've always thought he surpasses himself with
Mr Dombey who is his greatest monster

A Forgotten Classic

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I've read all of Dickens (save Old Curiosity Shop) and this book is the weakest.

Dickens Dud

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Where does Dombey and Son rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I would place this book very near to the top of my list for enjoyment.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters, the narration and the mix of history, intrigue and of course the storyline.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The scene where the mob are on the march, very well written setting the narrator a task to portray the action.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Once into the book it is the type of book that does draw you on and on to discover the next twist in the plot.

Any additional comments?

This is not just Dickens for the devotees but a classic novel of Industrial struggle and the ensuing complex situations that arise from the interaction of the various characters. Excellently narrated by David Timpson.

Classic Dickens in an industrial setting.

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Brilliant reader capturing every character making me cringe or cry, smile and chuckle. Not the usual pantomime from the great writer but a tale of greed, misfortune, honest simplicity of heart with all resolving pleasingly. Dickens would have enjoyed listening to this.

Superb! Sad to come to the end.

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