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Great Expectations

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Anton Lesser
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In this, perhaps Dickens' most profound and personal novel, we are invited to share in the sentimental education of Pip, the poor boy from the village forge who risks losing himself in snobbery and selfishness when he mysteriously inherits a fortune. The story moves from the bleak Kentish marshes of Pip's childhood to a thrilling climax that mingles tragedy and triumph.

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"We take great joy in recording our conviction that Great Expectations is a masterpiece." (The Atlantic Monthly)
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Anton Lesser's reading of this wonderful, poetical and beautifully described story and moral tale is magnificent. I hear he also tells Our Mutual Friend so I will now be seeking that out.

A most wonderful reading

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really enjoyed this although struggled with some of the oldie worldie dislogue. great narration - excellent characterisation and accents

great read

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The last time I encountered Dickens was at school (some 40 odd years ago) when our English teacher read Oliver Twist to us and made it come alive. In order to relive this experience I downloaded Great Expectations and was not disappointed. Anton Lesser is an inspired choice as narrator...along with Dickens descriptive talent he made this a magical experience and I want to move on to more of the same.

Dickens brought to life.

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Anton Lesser is brilliant at creating the characters Dickens portrays in this wonderful story – he never falters in bring the imagination to life, making me laugh out loud or shed a tear whilst listening to him on the bus - I will listen to this story over and over again. My great expectation was fulfilled. Thank you Mr Lesser.

Great Expectations Fulfilled

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good a bit long winded, but that"s just the time, a incredible story just look past the language, 9 and a half.

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I’ve read Great Expectations a couple of times, however this reading has brought a whole new dimension to the story. I hadn’t quite appreciated the beauty of Dickens’ language, the sheer depth of his story telling, and the subtle (and not so subtle) humour. I have got so much more from this audiobook than I thought possible when I chose it as my next ‘listen’.

Anton Lesser was outstanding in the way he brought this book to life. He acted, rather than narrated, and each character had its own distinctive presence. He has a wonderful voice which is a pleasure to listen to.

A sublime listen, which has led me to immediately download another Dickens / Anton Lesser combination!!

Sublime!!

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It would be difficult to over-enthuse about this reading of such a wonderful novel . Dickens at his best and narrated so very well . I shall look out for Anton Lesser’s narrations again. We enjoyed this so much and were deftly drawn into the characters by Mr Lesser’s masterful interpretation . Unreservedly recommended

Excellent in every way

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Anton Lesser's narration was absolutely superb! His range of voices, male and female is very wide.
It is hard to imagine they all come from him!

Timeless classic.

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I know the story well as I have read/listened to it many times, but this was the first time I’d heard it read by Anton Lesser. How brilliant is he? What a scary Orlick; what a terrifying Miss Havisham; the latter not the doddery Edith Evans type impression other readers often go for. An absolutely brilliant performance and the book isn’t half bad, either.

Masterly!

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The story is a familiar one but the narration is amazing, drawing out my emotions as I listened and making me feel I was living the story. Absolutely brilliant!

Narration makes a familiar classic shine

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