Dodger

By: Terry Pratchett

Narrated by: Steven Briggs

Dodger is a tosher – a sewer scavenger living in the squalor of Dickensian London. Everyone who is nobody knows Dodger. Anyone who is anybody doesn’t.But when he rescues a young girl from a beating, suddenly everybody wants to know him.And Dodger’s tale of skulduggery, dark plans and even darker deeds begins

©2012 Terry and Lyn Pratchett (P)2012 Random House Audiobooks

Pratchett charms again.

Would you listen to Dodger again? Why?

It is a brilliant and compelling story. The character is so strong - but it's all so well-written. I really want to know what happens to him and his lady.

What did you like best about this story?

I just loved the treatment of real people, like Disraeli, or Bazalgette.

Have you listened to any of Steven Briggs’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not heard it before but liked it very much.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Sometimes the best people are found in the darkest of places.

Any additional comments?

Hope it gets to the actor that I loved the book but really thought the voice performance was great.

You will never get sacked for buying a Pratchett

What did you love best about Dodger?

I feels as if Pratchett was having fun writing Dodger.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dodger?

Dodger takes us on a Toshing Tour of London. Brilliant.

What does Steven Briggs bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Pace, Energy and Comic Timing

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Made me laugh out loud while in the car in heavy traffic... not cool

Differently brilliant, clever and enchanting

Would you listen to Dodger again? Why?

Most definitely. There is so much I might have missed. Also it was such a delight to listen
to.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dodger?

Too many to choose from

What does Steven Briggs bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He made every character come alive in their own special way. What a magnificent reader he is. Would like to hear more of him.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

His encounter with his dying 'grandfather'.

Any additional comments?

It must be one of the most wonderful books that I have read in many years and I am of 'many years'! Well done to all concerned.

Nothing less than amazing!

This book Could have very well happened in dear old Ankh-Morpork. But it didn't. It happened in London, with names and places I recognized from history and stories.

a great story

a very good listen..briggs as usual is on form and brings the characters to life