Little Dorrit Audiobook

" A bit too long for my taste, though undeniably a literary work by high standards. Not a Dickens I recommend tot start off with.[return][return]Little Dorrit is a classic tale of imprisonment, both literal and metaphorical, while Dickens' working title for the novel, Nobody's Fault , highlights its concern with personal responsibility in private and public life. Dickens' childhood experiences inform the vivid scenes in Marshalsea debtor's prison, while his adult perceptions of governmental failures shape his satirical picture of the Circumlocution Office. The novel's range of characters - the honest, the crooked, the selfish and the self-denying - offers a portrait of society about whose values Dickens had profound doubts. "

" I loved the plot-line to this story and how the whole situation turned upside by the end of the book. I also loved the morality of the tale: the good guy will always overcome and charity will lead to peace in the end. Of course, Dickens' characterizations were wonderful (I couldn't help laughing every time Flora or Panks came "on-stage") as was his prose. The thing I didn't like about this story is that it took so ridiculously long to tell it. It's obvious he was paid by the word because he dragged as much length out of the story as he could manage. Still, a good book and one I'm glad I read, though I probably won't pick it back up for a few decades. In the mean time, I'll simply watch BBC's excellent film adaptation which gives a far better return on investment. "

" Although not so well known as many of Dicken's other works, this is one of my personal favorites. "

" Another Dickens novel i enjoyed. "

" As always, here is Dicken's great pacing, dialogue and shrewd character development. But I'm startled by the satirical tone, which seems unprecedented for him. Dickens always has sharp criticism for the mindless evil of bureaucracy and aristocracy--clearly distinguishing the nobility of individual character (from whatever class). But the criticism in Little Dorrit is tendentious, eg "Whatever was required to be done, the Circumlocution Office was beforehand with all the public departments in the art of perceiving--HOW NOT TO DO IT." For my part I prefer his more typical manner of exposing these social ills with more finesse and subtlety, and through a less obtrusive narrative voice. "

" Classic, beautiful, heart wrenching Dickens. Fantastic characters. Great storytelling. My favorite part was when the house falls down. Brilliant. I really enjoyed this novel. "

" Great characters and a solid plot, as always Dickens is the master! "

" I actually saw the movie first and then decided to read the book in this instance. I really enjoy this story because of Little Dorritt. She is so true to herself and real. I always get the sense that she knows herself completely which is an extraordinary quality in anyone. "

" Read the chapter on the Circumlocution Office. Belly-laugh-out-loud funny! "

" One of Dickens' more delightful books. A sweet romance with a particularly likable heroine. And, of course, all those other fun and interesting characters thrown in for which Dickens is so well-known. (The BBC production is rather terrific too!) "

" Descriptive and engaging, a story with emotion and heartbreak. "

" Blah, didn't rise to the level of interesting at any point. "

" I always loved Dickens at school and was inspired to read Little Dorrit by the wonderful TV series. I adored the book and the writing is so amazing and heartfelt "

" Superb - outstanding read. What's not to like. It's Dickens - it's one of the later novels so it's got a nice dark edge to it. This is a book to lose yourself in and make discoveries about life, fiction, faith and family. There is no author to compare to the Master at his best! "

" Read Little Dorrit because in John Irving's Cider House Rules he kept referring to it. I loved it. "

" one can never get enough of Mr. Dickens <3<3<3 "

" I struggled a little with the one chapter where everything is revealed--it was a little hard to follow. But the story was incredible...Dickens is certainly a master for a reason. Loved this book! "

" Dickens is The Man, one of my all-time favorite authors. Little Dorrit was a good read, but Little Dorrit herself is too perfect, and the ending is sappy. "

" Uh, so big. I must confess, I watched the whole series in a day and spent two more working my way through extracts of this tome. "

" Time Mag put this as #3 of Dickens all time best. Why I have no idea. Even the ending was a big nothing. Saw nothing to recommend this at atll. "

" There's a reason Little Dorrit isn't in the canon. "