David Copperfield
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Narrated by:
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Simon Vance
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By:
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Charles Dickens
About this listen
In David Copperfield - the novel he described as his "favorite child" - Dickens drew revealingly on his own experiences to create one of his most exuberant and enduringly popular works, filled with tragedy and comedy in equal measure.
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At 34 hours in length, this is quite an undertaking, but there's no one better qualified than Simon Vance to lead us through this audio journey. He parses the author's long sentences well, pausing sufficiently to make the details easy to follow while still maintaining a quick enough pace to keep the story going. Most enjoyable is his voicing of the myriad characters who appear in the narrative - and characters they certainly are. Vance times their occasionally hilarious exchanges especially well. All of this is delivered in a manner that suggests that Vance revels in Dickens's prose and sly humor, and the listener cannot help but revel along with him. Three cheers for Vance - and not the least for his stamina!
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- 31-03-14
Excellent
What did you like most about David Copperfield?
Brilliantly read with epic story
What was one of the most memorable moments of David Copperfield?
how he sorted out his life in difficult circumstances
Have you listened to any of Simon Vance’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No, but I will be doing
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Time spent with Peggoty
Any additional comments?
Never been a Dickens fan, but this book changed my view. I would definitely recommend it, it was excellent
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- LuckyMe!
- 04-05-20
Brilliant
Absolutely wonderful book, and perfectly narrated by Simon Vance - never lost track of which characters were speaking due to this impeccable reader. Thank-you so much!
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- Sheila
- 05-06-13
Great classic enhanced by wonderful narration.
This was a pure pleasure from beginning to end. Simon Vance has a unique voice for each character and has a really clear voice that is easy to listen to.
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- Alan
- 13-04-13
David Copperfield (unabridged) read by Simon Vance
This is Dickens at its very best and I am savoring every chapter. I thought I knew the book from screen versions but there is so much more to enjoy in this unabridged recording. Simon Vance is the perfect reader and brilliantly brings to life the personalities of the characters in the way he reproduces the dialogue by maintaining a perfect balance of idiosyncracy and credibility.
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