Oliver Twist: Or, The Parish Boy’s Progress Audiobook

" It was an uphill battle, but I managed. "

" I heard the movie is better than the book and I can see why. Lots of room left for creativity but I suppose dickens was such a strict fellow. Not that I hated the book or anything. But if you could see the scenario being played in the back of your head with missing patches here and there you would know the author didn't complete the job "

" I much more enjoyed the film! "

" I can safely say this book has been a struggle to get through with the changing of scenes and story jumping but I did enjoy it. I do find the character ofOliver a little bit untealistic and too idealistic of a character with his first class morality despite his environment in which he was brought up within and his upper class speech. Overall however whilst I did find myself yearning to reach the story conclusion I did enjoy exploring the original storylines from which the tv and film adaptations that introduced me to oliver twist, originated from. "

" It makes me hate London for the bleak cloudy image the story brings up to your mind. Yet it was interesting. "

" A definite top 5 all-time favorite novel!! "

" I read this classic to make up for all the romance books I read. It took a while, and I struggled but I did it! Think everyone should stay rounded and give it a try. "

" Oliver Twist was a struggle. I found myself zoning out, especially during monologues. Occasionally you see a glimmer of his later skill at turning a phrase, but dialog is horrendous. I suppose Dickens can be forgiven to some degree since Oliver was one of his first works. Don't judge Dickens by Oliver Twist. I really enjoyed A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations. "

" Read it years ago.probably after watching some tv version. "

" Every three years or so I read a Charles Dickens book, and every three years I'm a little dissapointed. Although the descriptive writing is great by Dickens, I just got a little bored with the story. I may need to read this again in a few years and give it a second chance, but this time it just wasn't for me. The book is about an orphan, Oliver Twist, but it seems he is actually never in the story after the first 100 pages or so. I really didn't like any of the characters besides him. I'd read Great Expectations before this if you really want to read a Dickens classic. "

" potret suram di kota besar, london yg mengusik kemanusiaan. "

" Very well-written. There are a lot of characters, but if you keep reading, they'll straighten out. The book is extrememly sad and depressing if looked at just as a story. If you look for what Dicken's was trying to say, you will see how funny and sarcastic it is! I won't be reading it again soon, but I bet I will in the future! "

" The first literary work I ever read, at the age of 8... Never stopped going back to it.... "

" Quite enjoyed this- even if it was wordy at times. Justice is lovely! "

" I loved the raw realness of the industrial era and every facet of the true depraved underbelly of society. Can be disturbing, but that's the point! He's not telling us a glossy clean story. He's creating a life on his pages "

" Read in class and watch musical..."may I have more?" "

" Written by 'the inimitable' Charles Dickens, this tale encompasses much of old London, from the filth and squalor of the shanty town on the banks of the Thames, to the open fields of Hampstead. The descriptive powers of Dickens are such that you can almost walk down the streets yourself. The narration is almost a character in its own right, slamming the creation of the workhouse, pleading patience from the reader as a scene is set, and effectively reading the book to you. It is easy to imagine just how enthralling the public readings from Dickens must have been, as the book lends itself easily to performance (as has been proven). It isn't flawless though; some of the dialogue is hammy and theatric, (particularly from the female characters)and the sheer number of characters can be a little confusing at times. Overall however I cannot recommend this book highly enough, and I am now eager to read his other works. "

" The story becomes a little bogged down towards the middle. However, it picked up nicely as I approached the climax of the story. I loved how Dickens brought all the characters into play for the finale..I can't wait to read a second Dickens novel. "

" I have very nice memories with this book, I remember reading it when I was 8 years old trying to impress my teacher lol.. I loved it back then, but I still think it's a nice novel describing a lot of the victorian ages in Britain.. However, I feel english novelists didn't posses the techniques Russian novelists did back then.. "

" The actual story itself is good. It's Dickens' telling of it that's terrible! "

" Do not delay in exposing your children to Dickens. "

" I loved it! I like Charles Dickens, so this book was an instant like for me. "

" I liked the story. I was not very good at deciphering the old British dialect & writing style. "

" A real tear-jerker for me, Oliver is such a sweet boy! I felt that he was too forgiving, and yet that was what made him so endearing. Bill Sykes is a wonderful Villain, and I despise him for killing poor Nancy! "

" Great book, narration by Nadia May was excellent. Loved Dickens' rich language. "

" This is without a doubt my least favorite piece from Dickens. The writing is well done as always but I just can't get into the story. Some parts I find good, but the rest I think is dull "

" 1st read oliver twist as a child, so this was a very nostalgic reading experience which i thoroughly enjoyed... however, i did get somewhat vexed by the amount of chance meetings and coincidences dickens relies on "

" i liked this book Oliver grow up in an orphan and he was the son of a king "

" Read it years ago.probably after watching some tv version. "

" The first Dickens book I read. No one makes you fall in love or hate characters like Dickens does! "

" ehhh i didn't really like it that much it "

" This book also I read it when I was in high school and I still remember how very good read it was for me. "

" Just too happy of an ending wrapped in a great big red bow....I actually don't mind reading classics...but this one did nothing for me... "

" Try as I might, I have never enjoined reading CD. "

" perfect book for perfect ppl. "

" It was okay. The language was a bit difficult to understand at many points. You need a strong heart to bear all the troubles that poor Oliver has to go through initially. The second half of the book is fast paced and enjoyable "

" love it :) ..... most touchy quote when oliver was selected as to ask for more to eat ..(please sir I want some more) I have read it since I was twelve and when I hear oliver twist I remember this quote, and at the end of the novel when the chrurch bells rang ding ding it is heard death death "

" I need to read this one again. It's been quite some time. "

" I loved the book as much as i loved the movie ! great story. "

" I read Dickens as a child and decided to read this particular classic again. Great story but the old fashioned, hyperbolic and overly emotional style of writing was a big turn off. Nevertheless, Dickens was a master story teller and his works will live on. "

" Just can't get into Dickens although a great writer. "

" OK. long, had to slog through the old fashioned writing, but great social commentary of the time. Our systems may not be perfect but we don't just abandon people. Read for book club, and we'll be going to see the play Oliver together, I wonder how similar it will be... its been a long time. "

" to be honest, i love Charles Dickens and despise this book. "

" Plz Suh , I Need Sum More ! :) "

" I've read it before (Arabic language edition). "

" it was way too sad =( "

" I know it's a classic but I foud it a little hard o follow at times. The language doesn't always transfer to modern time. "

" I love Dickens' plot lines, but his writing style is so convoluted and wordy!! So hard to follow! This one in particular requires a lot of backstory knowledge about the British systems of the time that he's satirizing. Not my favorite. "

" Grade 9 read! Again, great book! "

" I had a really hard time getting through this book. It was way too long but I love Oliver! And I enjoyed the writing much more than other British classics. Overall a great story with lots of twists and turns and mostly PG so young kids could definitely read this as well. "

" Brilliant read, one of my favourite books "

" I didn't really know what to think after the last few chapters. The story line was very enjoyable, though being written so old-fasioed, it was hard to follow times. Overall, another great Dickens. "

" I didn't care much for this book "

" It shows that Oliver Twist is an early work of Dickens. The style is not yet very refined but quite straight-forward. For a more mature book with some of the same feel I would recommend David Copperfield. "

" A real tear-jerker for me, Oliver is such a sweet boy! I felt that he was too forgiving, and yet that was what made him so endearing. Bill Sykes is a wonderful Villain, and I despise him for killing poor Nancy! "

" Charles Dickens is one of the finest authors from England. Read these books in school. Timeless classics "

" I read David Copperfield and found it delightful. I had no idea I would like it so much. I'm taking a break from Mr. Dickens but can't wait to read some of his other stuff. "

" I read David Copperfield and found it delightful. I had no idea I would like it so much. I'm taking a break from Mr. Dickens but can't wait to read some of his other stuff. "

" Though I didn't read this exact version, I have read these all unabridged and these are probably my top five favorite Dickens works. "

" Though I didn't read this exact version, I have read these all unabridged and these are probably my top five favorite Dickens works. "

" Though I didn't read this exact version, I have read these all unabridged and these are probably my top five favorite Dickens works. "

" Though I didn't read this exact version, I have read these all unabridged and these are probably my top five favorite Dickens works. "

" This was my first post-high school Dickens and it is incredible! - That guy could write - Highly recommend<br/> "