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David Copperfield

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Martin Jarvis

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When David Copperfield escapes from the cruelty of his childhood home, he embarks on a journey to adulthood which leads him through comedy and tragedy, love and heartbreak, and friendship and betrayal.
Public Domain (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

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Mrtin Jarvis deserves an award

This is the best reading of ANY book I have yet come across. The fact that it is a wonderful book helps, but Martin Jarvis is a one-man show. He does a remarkable job with a huge cast of characters, without making it seem too "theatrical." If you are looking to read or reread a classic- don't miss this one.

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Best book in the world!

Charles Dickens is the best but when you add Martin Jarvis this is a joy! This is my number 1 book!

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A Pleasant Journey into the World of DIckens

Would you consider the audio edition of David Copperfield to be better than the print version?

The audio version breathes new life into an old favorite

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The narrator was able to bring emotion and depth that is understandable to a modern audience.

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On my favorite list!!!

So good. I love the narration. Martin Jarvis is such a pleasant voice to listen to. And the story, I don't even know how to describe it. Such good plots and a couple people do die here and there but it really adds to the story. (Spoiler alert) I like how Charles Dickens makes Dora die. It make the hole story so romance. Really, this book is just a great mix of tragedy in the beginning, humor in the middle, and romance in the end. Enjoy!!!!

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Wonderful performance!

Dickens himself, that accomplished showman, would be delighted with Martin Jarvis’s virtuosic performance. Each character is carefully considered and vocally distinct from other figures in the novel, while the eponymous first-person narration perfectly blends sentiment, humor, and drama.

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Timeless character development

1st class narrator, amazing, wonderful—enriching 15-characters with such individuality, bringing Dicken’s pages to life—surely does honor this great classic.

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A pleasure to read

I enjoyed every minute and would absolutely recommend it. Delightful characters that feel real and personal. I will definitely enjoy listening to this again!

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This reading by Mr. Martin Jarvis is astounding!

Never have I enjoyed an audiobook more! Mr. Jarvis' character voices and reading skill, rendered with gusto and great depth, turn what could have been a mere auditory experience into a rich encounter with high drama, humour, pathos and pure fun. In short - BRAVO!

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Delightful!

This very talented reader gets all of the characters--from Aunt Betsy to Wilkins Micawber--just right. Dickens would have approved of this fine performance of his favorite novel.

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Just Wonderful

The story is enchanting enough, but Mr. Jarvis' reading and voices make it just splendid. This reader is very glad to have listened to rather than read this classic and gives this version an unqualified endorsement. Excellent!

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