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Oliver Twist

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Martin Jarvis

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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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The story is riveting!

The narrator has many great voices. He is especially vibrant in his depictions of Fagin

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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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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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Very well read.

Oliver Twist is one of those classic stories that is truly timeless. Though the scenery around us changes and the vernacular evolves, the colors of life and emotion remain ever the same. There is the longing for love and belonging and safety. There are people who care and people who do not. There is the impulse to give, and the temptation to take. There is gentleness, and there is savagery. This rendition of Oliver Twist is very well read and you are pulled into the surroundings by the talented voice acting. I recommend it!

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Comical classic

Although I have often heard of Oliver Twist this was my first time delving into the original story. Excellent performance. Poor Oliver's life is so tragic to start with but Mr Dickens paints it in such a satirical fashion that I had a good many laughs. I almost put it down halfway through wondering how much hardship can one boy endure but I'm glad I continued. It did have a satisfactory ending.

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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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Oliver twist

Touched by warmth, love ,and the ability to rise above adversities. No wonder it is a CLASSIC

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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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Probably best narration

Characters, story, narration. What a hear wrench to listen to a compelling story of destitution and hope. It’s a story for sure, but thank you for redemption!

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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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