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Oliver Twist

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
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Summary

A workhouse orphan, Oliver experiences the terror and brutality of the criminal underworld. His companions, a thief, a whore, a pickpocket, and a fence, are destined for gruesome ends, but Oliver emerges unscathed from the darkness of the underworld.
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captivating

I loved every minute of it. Haven seen Oliver Twist as a play at the theater as a young girl in Denmark I was looking forward to learning the original plot. The narrator did a splendid job. A book that showcases the British history and the views on children women rich and poor. I can only recommend it highly.

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Wonderful

A wonderful story read by a magnificent reader- Martin Jarvis. Thoroughly enjoyable, can’t wait for the next one

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One of my favourite Charles Dickens'

I've read this book so many times but this is my first time of listening to it and I loved it! Very well read. Fabulous narrator. I actually shed a tear for poor Nancy as she said goodbye to Rose and as she pleaded for her life at the hands of Bill Sikes. Very good.

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Oliver Twist

A great work brilliantly read by Martin Jarvis. Hard to imagine how this audio book could be bettered.

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A children's classic brought to life!

As a child I did try to read this novel but found it rather hard to get in to and the language somewhat inaccessible. Martin Jarvis wonderfully brings Dickens' world to life with a fantastic cast of characters distinctively voiced. 16hrs flew by and I would wholeheartedly recommend this to others!

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Just Brilliant!!

A Masterpiece, brought wonderfully alive by Martin Jarvis and his 1,000 and 1 voices.Dickens who did readings of his own work has a worthy successor in Martin Jarvis.Brilliant!

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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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Simply a classic

One of Dickens' greatest novels, the story is fuller and deeper than the famous film adaptation. One has to wink at the coincidences so essential to the plot and the modern reader will wince at the charicature of a Jew but it is Dickens' genius that even Fagin, so portrayed is sympathetic. Wonderful performance by Martin Jarvis.

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Great story, brilliant delivery

Brilliantly read, excellent voices. Brings the book to life. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Will look for more by Martin Jarvis

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Brilliant!

Martin Jarvis tells this classic with such passion and clarity. I recommend without reservation.

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