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Oliver Twist
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 16 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Classics
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- Ken Hill
- 07-10-11
A classic story read to perfection
Martin Jarvis, in my very humble opinion, makes the audio books that he reads come alive brilliantly with each characters voice that he creates. As someone else said in another Dickens review, ‘It’s as if there where 20 actors on stage and they were all him’. So ‘Oliver Twist’ was no disappointment to me and I can thoroughly recommend this classic story read by a man who is master of his craft.
Just to point out that the Audible title ‘Oliver Twist Part 1’ is a little confusing. Part 2 is included in the download. You will have the complete book.
35 people found this helpful
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- Julia Brown
- 28-12-12
Martin Jarvis is always good
Martin Jarvis brought the book to life. I could listen to him all day! The characterisation is excellent.
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- Diz
- 13-04-13
So much more than the films
I like to listen to Dickens stories when driving, especially when driving long distances. Dicken's use of language is always a delight and the names of his characters bring a smile to my face. I also tend to choose those books that have Martin Jarvis as the narrator because he brings the characters to life just by the different voices and accents. Oliver Twist is a much longer book than I thought from watching the television adaptations and the films. More happens after the failed burglary than I realised.
10 people found this helpful
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- tiziana
- 29-12-13
W Martin Jarvis
Would you consider the audio edition of Oliver Twist , Part 1 to be better than the print version?
I have not read the book
What other book might you compare Oliver Twist , Part 1 to, and why?
Other Dickens' s novels
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Where the beadle was present
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Laugh sometimes
Any additional comments?
Martin Jarvis is great!Per uno straniero è utile poter ascoltare i libri inglesi classici letti così chiaramente, sembra che ci siano più attori a leggere e non solo uno. Veramente strepitoso
9 people found this helpful
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- Squeaky Joe
- 17-08-18
Classic rags-to-riches tale
Brought up in the workhouse, orphan Oliver escapes to London and finds himself caught in Fagin’s criminal underworld.
Everyone knows the basic plot of this classic tale, but I was surprised to learn how much of it was new to me. It turns out that the many film and TV versions rarely do justice to the full story as the author intended, so the second half of the story is often left out. I’ve had ‘Oliver Twist’ on my bookshelf for about thirty years but have never managed to get past the first chapter. Finding the weighty tome available as an audiobook, I jumped at the chance to listen rather than read. The lovely Martin Jarvis brings the text to life with a marvellous variety of voices and accents, and even succeeds in making those passages where Dickens goes off on a tangent about life in general appealing to the listener.
Given that I also have ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ and ‘Great Expectations’ gathering dust on my bookshelves, I think audio versions of these two will soon be on my listening agenda.
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- Neil Eisenstein
- 20-07-15
Dickens + Jarvis = Brilliant
What made the experience of listening to Oliver Twist the most enjoyable?
Martin Jarvis makes this well-known tale come to life by the vividness of his characterisation and breadth of expression. He is unmatched as a narrator of Dickens' prose, which is, as always, a treasure trove of delight.
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- Tanya Hitchcock
- 30-01-20
Outstanding
My first read of Oliver Twist, having only previously seen film and stage productions. Dickens’ character portrayal and story-telling is incomparable, and Oliver Twist is no exception. Outstanding narration by Martin Jarvis, whose gift for almost inhabiting the characters, brings each one to life, making the audiobook Oliver Twist as entertaining, if not more so, than any dramatised version of the book. Outstanding.
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- Miss S Y Wahid
- 29-05-19
Oliver Twist
Loved ‘this audio sooooooooo much , this audio just made me sad and laugh . I really recommend this audio . I also never had any interest in dickens books but listening to it just made want to lie down and listen . I really loved the narrators voice in different characters. This is all I say
Dickens + Martin Jarvis = me happy ☺️
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- Birdz
- 05-09-15
Awesome
First time for me! Totally fantastic really enjoyed the whole experience. Mr Jarvis enthralled me.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-01-20
Excellent narration of an excellent book
Martin Jarvis brought this well loved classic to life with his wonderful range of voices.
I had forgotten just how much veiled criticism of living and social conditions Dickens incorporates into his novels. The narrator seems to find just the right tone for each character and situation.
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- Michael
- 06-09-08
Awesome narration
The narration on this was fantastic. Listening to Fagan makes your skin crawl - it's that good. I had to get the unabridged version. I can't imagine Dickens with the wonderful commentary cut out. I highly recommend this book and am going to check out what other's have the same narrator.
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- Philippe0742
- 22-11-07
Magnifique lively narrator
What an amazing narrator, what an actor, what a delightful pleasure it was to listen to these many voices, to these many characters performed by one mighty talented man.
I had so much fun listening to it, listening to him that I must say BRAVO !!!
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- philippe
- 17-03-11
an enchantment
this vivid narration brings you into the heart of the story. the characters nice or bad come to live within your imagination. total immersion.
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- Eileen
- 30-04-19
Its Just Me
This was my first attempt at getting through Oliver Twist, I am mot sure why I didn't think ot woyld be as heavy anf wordy as it is. Its a good, deep, interesting book. A Lot of brain and emotional and moral food. I simply had a difficult time getting through some parts bwcause it seems like they rambled ceaselessly.
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- Quelin
- 02-02-17
Captivating storytelling
Having known only the musical version of this story, I was delighted to really experience the the rich writing of the novel. This particular narrator was fabulous- really colorful voice infused with humor and weight, and gave life to all the characters expertly. What a treat!
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- C. Dean
- 24-02-15
Brilliant Performance
Oliver Twist is a well told story, and in this case it was narrated fantastically. I don't usually like when the narrator tries to do "voices", but in this case he was great.
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- Mark W Matthews PhD
- 28-01-16
Dickens Never Disappoints
wonderful tale
rich tapestry of interwoven plotlines
memorable characters (even if they are a bit stereotypical)
excellent narration; makes listening an engaging experience.
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- parents of many
- 02-11-15
Absolutely wonderful
What made the experience of listening to Oliver Twist the most enjoyable?
I have never read or seen the entire story, so this was a delight. Martin Jarvis brought the characters to life and was consistent throughout the whole story. I wouldn't even think of giving this anything less than 4 stars.
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- Zachary Haas
- 09-01-22
Oliver Twist
Classic characters. Reader does wonderful job at all the different voices. Dickens always pulls at your heart.
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- Susan
- 10-02-20
Magnificent.
Of all the books to which I've ever listened, going back pre-audible to CD's and tapes, Martin Jarvis is the most compelling reader. He is perfect and the voices he gives the characters makes them as alive as if you were overhearing them speak. It took me a bit of time to warm up to the Oliver Twist storyline, but Mr. Jarvis's kept me listening, and the story is filled with horror and sweetness. At times, Dickens rambles on in a way that reminds me of The Christmas Carol, but it's a lovely story and well worth one's time.