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Publisher's Summary
Little Dorrit is Amy, born in debtor’s prison, the youngest child of debtor William Dorrit, an inmate of the Marshalsea. The two are befriended by a man whose wife hires Little Dorrit as a seamstress. When William Dorrit inherits a fortune, he escapes the Marshalsea. The family, assuming a station befitting their wealth, travel to Italy.
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- eva
- Sydney, Australia
- 09-17-12
Gripping
If you could sum up Little Dorrit in three words, what would they be?
Compelling, fluent, beautiful.
What other book might you compare Little Dorrit to and why?
Nicholas Nickelby. Both have characterisations that are descriptively magnificent and story lines that 'race' along in a linguistically serpentine adventure.
Which character – as performed by Simon Vance – was your favorite?
William Dorrit ( little Dorrit's father).
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Funny .......but yes if the truth must be known I have taken to extra long walks just to listen.
Any additional comments?
Charles Dickens is my penchant at the moment. Simon Vance has made the journey just that much more colorful.
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- DFK
- 06-16-17
The plot is quite convoluted, Vance is great
I don't want to spoil the end for those of you who don't know how Dickens wraps up this story. So I'll just say that I found it quite convoluted, pulling things from a hat - coincidences that are even beyond the typical 19th century coincidences in literature. I also wasn't enamored with the main character, Little Dorrit. She was too selfless. Hillel wisely said "If I am not for myself, who would be for me" - you have to take care of yourself, too. The commandment to love your fellow as yourself means that you have to love yourself first. Little Dorrit is held up as an ideal, and I would consider her psychologically damaged (and there are certainly reasons to be found). In fact, each of the characters could be discussed in depth, and that is what makes this book, in spite of its far-fetched plot devices, very good literature, worth reading (or better, listening to - hey, this is Audible!) Some of the characters are quite amusing, and Dickens, as always, develops them well. And of course, his writing is always a pleasure. But, by far, my favorite parts are the descriptions of the Circumlocution Office. This is simply brilliant, and so entirely appropriate for any government bureaucracy, still so relevant.
Simon Vance is superb in his reading of the book. You can't get better, and he does a wonderful job of portraying each character, and giving each one his/her own voice.
If you like Dickens, you'll like this book, but I would not suggest it as a first introduction to Dickens.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-03-12
Delightfully interpreted.
What made the experience of listening to Little Dorrit the most enjoyable?
Simon Vance interpreted each of the characters, bringing mood, tone and light to this narrative.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- maija
- 03-11-13
mushy old story, well read
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Depends if they like Dickens..if yes then for sure
What other book might you compare Little Dorrit to and why?
many other Dickens
Have you listened to any of Simon Vance’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
he's wonderful, especially with the classics.I try to find books that he "reads"
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
no...never do
Any additional comments?
not at the moment
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- Sarah
- 04-18-17
Great narration
Simon Vance portrayed Mrs. Finching and Mr. Dorrit so well, I like the audiobook better than the book.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-08-16
One of my favorite Dickens stories.
I love this story, its a true classic with amazing characters, wont be my last time getting lost in this great tale.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Lori K. Waite
- Rockwall, Texas
- 09-29-16
Style and Class
I am a great Charles Dickens fan and I have read most of his books several times but I had not gotten around to Little Dorrit. When I purchased this Audible (Blackstone Audiobook) I was very pleased to see it was being read by Simon Vance. The book was charming and Vance with his usual style and class, brings the characters to life. This is a thoroughly pleasurable listen.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- mimi
- 04-28-15
Love all Dickens Books
Wonderful and even better the second time. Now listening to All his books for the second time and even better the second time.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Ellen
- 11-03-14
Fantastic Narrator!!!
Would you listen to Little Dorrit again? Why?
I would not listen to this book again because it was too long. But I loved listening to it the first time.
What did you like best about this story?
All of the interwoven characters and their stories.
Which character – as performed by Simon Vance – was your favorite?
I loved them all, but Flora was divine.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No I did not.
Any additional comments?
Just a very well performed book, a delight to listen to.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Sally
- 12-29-18
Wonderful
It takes a mental shift to go from contemporary books to Dickens, as the latter’s writing is so much richer and denser. But the effort is worthwhile. Dickens’ descriptions of people, places, and events are delightful. And Simon Vance is the perfect narrator for Dickens’ work. His performance of my favorite character, Flora, is worth the price of the book! I do recommend that listeners look up the cast of characters before beginning.
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- Rachael
- 12-24-12
Wonderful story, brilliantly narrated
Yet another Dickens classic! I thoroughly loved the story of Little Dorrit! It's long, yes and very descriptive, but it's so wonderfully brought to life by Simon Vance's excellent narration and characterisation that I just melted into their world and was happily carried along with the tale. I shall certainly look for other stories read by him as he certainly brought the magic of Little Dorrit to life - enjoy!
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- Jeff
- 07-09-13
Magical Dickens
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, this is an intriguing story with lots of wonderful characters.
What did you like best about this story?
Dickens has extend the innocence and evil to the utmost, making both even more intriguing than ever.
What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?
What a master story teller, and what a beautiful tone of voice. I love his subtle, almost gentle, dramatisation. This man could read horror stories to children at bedtime and generate only wonder and awe.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Little Dorrit - innocence and courage.
Any additional comments?
The combination of Dickens wonderful characters and Simon Vance's narration make this one of the best versions of this intriguing tale.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- woodpigeon
- 07-12-14
Brilliant, thoroughly enjoyable
I am a relative newcomer to Dickens and not the sharpest tool in the bookshed, so I surprised myself that I stayed with the plot so closely, rarely getting lost - the excellent, clear, sensitive narration helped here I am sure. My internal backdrop to the story was the BBC dramatisation which I remember quite well, and I suspect that helped too!
A great listen, very memorable.
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- Stephen
- 11-03-13
It's Dickens
It is soppy, idealistic, poetic, emotional and of course has a happy ending after torturing have of England. Most of it needlessly self inflicted by notions of honourable rectitude. It is Dickens and I loved it.
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- MaMaMason
- 06-03-17
Finally given up at chapter 53!
I'm a fan of Dickens, but not of this. I've found it difficult to get into, and I'm afraid Mr Dorrit's speech impediment has made it impossible to go any further. Simon Vance is good with the narration - too good really, because he's totally in character when reading Mr Dorrit's dialogue, and I would have found it easier on the ear if he'd just dropped the obsequious affectation.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
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- 08-22-16
Excellent reading of a great story
An excellent reading and characterisation of a great story with contemporary relevance. Required reading for anyone studying economics and economic history.