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Dodger

By: Terry Pratchett
Narrated by: Stephen Briggs
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Dodger is a tosher – a sewer scavenger living in the squalor of Dickensian London.

Everyone who is nobody knows Dodger. Anyone who is anybody doesn’t.

But when he rescues a young girl from a beating, suddenly everybody wants to know him.

And Dodger’s tale of skulduggery, dark plans and even darker deeds begins . . .

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Critic Reviews

Here, once again, is the mark of a great writer . . . we are captivated by ingenious word-building on every page . . . As Dodger's triumphant path ultimately brings him honour from the very highest rank of society, we cannot help but cheer not only for his success, but also for the success of this ebullient, funny and delightful novel.
Wonderful.
Dodger feels fresh, vibrant and full of energy, a triumph that should be celebrated as yet another glorious gift from Narrativia.
[A] superb novel . . . full of eccentric characters and carefully detailed London scenes, the tale embodies both Dickens's love for the common man and a fierce desire for social justice.
It's a masterwork from a treasure and hero of a writer, and it will delight you. (Cory Doctorow)
Historical fiction in the hands of the inimitable Sir Terry brings the sights and the smells (most certainly the smells) of Old London wonderfully to life . . . Unexpected, drily funny and full of the pathos and wonder of life: Don't miss it.
Interwoven with historical figures such as Charles Dickens, Robert Peel and Disraeli, Dodger is convincing proof of [Pratchett's] still galloping imagination.
Masterly and entertaining (Nicolette Jones)
Dodger is a book filled with kindness and wisdom. The reason I feel the need to point this out is that it is so rare. The story practically oozes kindness. (Ann Giles)
Dodger is a hero who Dickens would love . . . You can't help loving Dodger as he ducks, dives, falls in love and rises in the Victorian world. This is a hero I can't wait to meet again. (Amanda Craig)
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Great story, good smattering of history, fabulous presentation, and the added bonus of an author's note from the late great Terry Pratchett.

Just fabulous to listen to

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Different to the Discworld but still undeniably Pratchett. Perhaps for that reason - seeing Pratchett nail an altogether different world - I enjoyed it so thoroughly. I thoroughly recommend.

Sir Pratchett nails it again

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played this again for like the 31st time I think... possibly more. it's brilliant. just absolutely brilliant.

Re-listen

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As always this book is filled with profound humanity and a sharp sense of humor.

Another thrilling story from Terry Pratchett

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Please don’t skip over this book because you want to stay faithful to Discworld. I promise, you’ll be as gripped by these wonderful characters as you ever were by Vimes, Tiffany, Rincewind, or Death. This book is an example of Terry Pratchett at his finest. The references to Roundworld people and places make it that much more poignant and tangible.

I’ve fallen in love with Pratchett in another world

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