Selected Shorts: The Man Who Liked Dickens

By: Evelyn Waugh

Narrated by: Leonard Nimoy

A dark, vintage Evelyn Waugh tickler about a stranded jungle explorer forced to read Dickens aloud.

Selected Shorts is a weekly public radio show broadcast on over 130 stations to about 300,000 listeners. It is produced by Symphony Space and WNYC Radio and distributed by Public Radio International. The radio show is recorded live at the popular New York City stage show which began in 1985 and still enjoys sell-out audiences today at the Peter Sharp Theater at Symphony Space on Broadway and 95th Street in New York City. Selected Shorts is one of the premiere reading series in New York City. The Selected Shorts podcast consistently ranks as one of the most popular podcasts on iTunes.

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Leonard Nimoy

It is a cute story, and I liked it, but the thing I really liked, and the reason I bought it was Leonard Nimoy. I would pay to listen to him read the phone book! I wish that he had done more book narrations while he was alive. I have mostly never been "all broken up" over the death of famous people, but there are three exceptions, for me. David Bowie, Leonard Nimoy, and Neil Armstrong. I really wish all three were still alive. I will miss you for the rest of my life, Mr. Spock!

Excellent Audio Work

Where does Selected Shorts: The Man Who Liked Dickens rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is better than most. Good plot, Good narration.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mr. McMaster is a very clever gentleman. He manipulates things to get Dickens read.

Which scene was your favorite?

The ending, but I don't want to give it away.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. The end was a little bit predictable, but it was well written.

Any additional comments?

Leonard Nimoy is an excellent narrator and does an excellent job in reading a story like he did all his professional work. RIP Mr. Nimoy,

A Haunting Tale

I really like this story and the way that Leonard Nimoy narrated it. Set in the wilds of South America during colonial times, it hauntingly captures the loneliness and isolation which western settlers must have felt. Very spooky too, with a surprise ending.

The man who liked Dickens

Very interesting story and very well read by Leonard Nimoy..
Long enough to tell an involved plot, but brief enough to keep your interest all the way through to the end.. I enjoyed it very much.

Nimoy really makes this amazing!

This caught my eye because of the Nimoy narration, and he really did a beautiful job! I got very involved and the minutes flew right by.

A perfect Waugh tale.

Wished only that it had been longer. Mr. Nimoy gave a very nuanced narration of this darkly humorous story of desperation and alienation.

Enjoy Mr. Nimoy's live readings

Always enjoy listening to Mr. Nimoy read. He is sorely missed. Been a long time fan of his, ever since he played Mr. Spock on Star Trek.