David Copperfield

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Martin Jarvis

Length: 34 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

loved it

This is a great classic. The man who does the reading is brilliant at capturing the essence of each character by using different voices for each character.

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.

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!

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

What did you like best about this story?

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

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!!!!

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.

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.

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!

David Copperfield - Perfection

This audio book is, in my opinion, quite simply the most rewarding listening possible.

David Copperfield is rightly considered a classic. It is a wonderful book that sweeps through a life and has such characters in it as would pitch the listener between pity, anger and farce. I lost count of the times I laughed out loud and on several occasions I was moved almost to tears.

This reading enhances the reputation of classic in almost every way. Superb narration, diction and tempo, consistent and effortless characterizations and a pretty good recording make this audio book the highlight of my Audible association.

Can't recommend this any higher

Dickens himself would be thrilled

Dickens was well known in his day for giving lively, dramatic readings of his books--how he would have been delighted with Martin Jarvis's performance! Each of the colorful characters has an instantly identifiable voice, and all the nuances of class and region are beautifully done. Even the voices of the women are incredible--especially Dora's. As I listened, I could easily picture David's tiny, slight, blue-eyed "child wife." Bravo, Mr. Jarvis. I'll be looking for more of your performances!