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Dombey and Son

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: David Timson
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Dombey and Son is vintage Dickens and explores the classic themes of betrayal, cruelty and deceit. Dombey's dysfunctional relationships are painted against a backdrop of social unrest in industrialized London, which is populated by a host of fascinating and memorable secondary characters. The complete and unabridged novel is brought spectacularly to life by veteran reader David Timson.

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Better than reading the book? Yes- the narration is so good, it really brings the story alive. This is not one of Dickens great novels, but well worth the listen. Many of the social themes that Dickens typically examines are here, but the central themes are "Papa, what's money," and pride goeth before the fall. The main characters can be a bit tiresome (not Timson but rather Dickens). But there are some truly memorable and wonderful characters in Domby and Son, and Timson does a great job of inhabiting them. The novel's really bad guy, James Carker, has just the right resonance of condescension and swarm. Captain Cuttle is masterfully inarticulate, and Major J.B. Bagstock is equally masterfully a conceited windbag. You will much enjoy!!!

Brilliant narration!!

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Timson's reading is filled with distinct and fitting charcter voices, backed up by an intimate understanding of one of Dickens best and most overlooked books. This is definitely the version to listen to.

Sublime reading of a poignant & powerful novel.

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David Timson's rendition of this classic is simply the best audiobook performance I've ever heard and,at this point I've probably heard thousands. His incredibly subtle and varied read brings Dickens' funny,sad,evil and richly human characters to full life. I'll listen to this one over and over to bathe in the artistry of these two masters.

Magnificent

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I really enjoyed the story and the narrator did a wonderful job. So many characters bought to life.

Excellent theatrical reading

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Timson’s narration is exceptionally good, voicing many varied characters in individual and compelling ways. It make this good but not-quite- great Dickens novel a singular treat.

Wonderful narration!

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