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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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- Heather
- 08-01-09
High Recommended
It may not be one of Charles Dickens?s best known books but I would thoroughly recommend it, especially if you like thumping great Victorian novels! However it wouldn?t be half as good without the narration by Anton Lesser. Every character is given their own voice, making them instantly recognizable and the plot that much easier to follow. And some of them are very funny and so cleverly done. Altogether this book is a joy.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-06-09
little dorrit, narrated by Anton Lesser
Wonderful reading by Anton Lesser, sensitive and insightful characterisation - a gripping tale to be revisited often.
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- Ian
- 09-03-09
Thoroughly enjoyed
Superb reading by Anton Lesser, with a distinct voice for each character, bringing them all very much to life.
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- Karen Williams
- 07-06-12
Anton Lesser superb
Having listened to this story brought vividly to life by the superb Anton Lesser, I feel I have only now "got" Dickens (and that's after studying him for A level, admittedly many years ago). I simply had no idea he was so funny! Anton Lesser's characterizations are perfect and his delivery of Flora's rambling speeches made me laugh out loud. This was my first Dickens audiobook and I am sure that I got infinitely more out of it (again thanks to the brilliant narration) than I would have done if I had simply read the novel. I am going to buy my next one right away.
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- D
- 03-02-11
Anton Lesser is a genius
The narration of Anton Lesser brings this marvellous book to life. Dickens' own early experience of debtor's prison makes this one f his most moving and interesting works, and the fabulous Anton Lesser plays a cast of dozens, giving even the most minor character a distinctive voice.
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- Anna
- 22-09-11
A Great Introduction To Dickens...
Having reached that stage in my life when I feel I ought to have done certain things, one of those things was to read some Dickens! OK, so an audible book is not quite "reading" it, but I won't tell if you won't.
I have to say I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED this book!
Dickens was a fabulous writer and paints wonderful portraits of society in his time, littered with amazing characters that are totally brought to life through description and analogy (Mr Panks - what a masterpiece!).
My enjoyment of this book was probably due to a great extent to the wonderful narration by Anton Lesser - he reads so fluidly and his emphasis is spot on. He engages different voices for each of the characters - even the ladies, which are just as good as the men, none of these thin, reedy voices employed by some of his peers!
I absolutely recommend this book for Dickens Novices - it has it all: characters, storyline, descriptive... and is not so long-winded that you lose interest!
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- Jane
- 18-05-09
Excellant Audiobook
Anton Lesser reads this book beautifully. Because Dickens novels are filled with so many varied characters it is crucial to have it narrated well or you get 'lost' whilst listening. He breathed life into them all and made it such an enjoyable experience. Well worth the money.
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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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- Matthew
- 10-09-09
Truly Sublime!!
My first audiobook and every time I treat myself to a listen, I end up grinning from ear to ear. Mr.Lesser does a fantastic job of bringing all the wonderful characters so vividly to life. Hilarious and heart-breaking in turn, this is a masterpiece given a masterful treatment. Highly recommended,
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- James G
- 17-12-09
great classic!!!!
This audio book is so well read by the narrator. And Charles Dickens is just a cool writer. The character come out with the narrator. This is my first Charles Dickens audio book and i love it. 5 out of 5. Download this audio book you will be very please with it.
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