Barnaby Rudge, Volume II Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Interesting historical fiction about the 1780 Gordon Riots. Not Dickens' best historical fiction, but mildly amusing with some memorable characters. "

" Not one of my favorite Dickens' novels but I finished it. Has some very funny parts. Like the titular character, the love story is a bit "simple." "

" It's too draggy I can't finish it. Will leave it for a while. "

" A little slow at times but still a good book. "

" Some very enjoyable plot lines, but the title character didn't thrill me. Good overall, but probably wouldn't read this one again. "

" What fun. Simon Tappertit was a hoot, as was the family he worked for. Some of the initial promise didn't quite hold up, both in characters and plot, I'd say. Barnaby was saved, but it was rather anti-climactic; Tappertit, Grip, and Scragg were each wonderful when they first came in, but, like Tappertit's legs, didn't get displayed to best advantage later on. But on the whole I enjoyed it very much. The Gordon Riots were remarkable-- glad to be introduced to them. "

" Not Carnaby Fudge. "

" interesting picture of gordon riots, with dickens usual grotesques "

" I actually wasn't able to finish the whole book even though I love Dickens's books. It was very slow reading after a fast paced novel. I will try again in the future. "

" This is my favorite of all the Dickens books. I don't know why, but I read it in 9th grade, and it haunted me like no other book of its kind. I have reread it two times since, and I still feel this way. And it amazes me that no one ever mentions this book when talking about Dickens. That baffles me. "

" Dickens creates such marvelous characters. "

" Fantastic story! My wife and I read this together and absolutely loved it. Charles Dickens has got to be the best author to capture the true nature of man in all of his goodness or in his depravity. Barnaby and Grip make a great duo. This is a must-read for Dickens fans. "

" I enjoyed this book very much. I didn't fall in love with it as much as with some of Dickens' other books, but like all his work it was full of tragedy, comedy and colorful characters. Definitely recommended. "

" A re-read of this one. I love Dickens. "

" So full of humor and wit. I'm reading it again and enjoying it more than the first time. How did Dickens gain such a wonderful command of the language to paint such detailed pictures. "

" This was my last Dickens novel to read and I was sort of sad to let it go. It stands as strong as any of them. On to the Christmas stories, travel essays, and starting back again with Oliver Twist and Great Expectations. "

" It is taking me absolutely forever to read this book because I keep finding these little gems to marvel at and underline and make notes about. It's just full of humor and wryness and I can't get enough. "

" I had never even heard of this book, but loving Dickens the way I do, I thought I'd better give it a try. I'm so glad I did. It really is worth the read. "

" I should learn my lesson and read this one chapter at a time, like his readers did. Will try it with the next book. "

" Not terribly interesting. Hard to feel anything for the protagonists. Dickens was a master but not every book is a gem. "

" There has never been a riot committed to paper like Dickens manages here - the riots of '80! "

" A sometimes overlooked Dickens classic. The description of the Gordon riots is a remarkable piece of writing. "

" Discovered an episode of English history of which I was ignorant, interesting story which kept me reading. "

" Excellent and timely. Dickens was a great storyteller. "