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Our Mutual Friend

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: David Timson
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A mysterious boatman on the Thames, a drowned heir, a dustman and his wife, and a host of other Dickens characters populate this novel of relationships between the classes, money, greed, and love. The 58 characters are presented with remarkable clarity by David Timson.

Public Domain © and (P) Naxos Rights International Classics

Critic Reviews

"With a cast of characters that covers the whole spectrum of London life, Dickens weaves a tapestry of tales that are by turn funny, moving and tragic." (School Library Journal)

"David Timson makes the cavalcade of contemporary types compellingly real." (The Times, London)

"The fact that Dickens is always thought of as a caricaturist, although he was constantly trying to be something else, is perhaps the surest mark of his genius." (George Orwell)

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Love the language, the story and the Narrator. Every character was bought to life with it's own recognisable voice and furboiles. I will be enjoying this book many more times.

Dickens Doesn't Disappoint

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This was the best reading of any audio book I have listened to. Our mutual friend truly came alive. Brilliant

Outstanding performance

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This is a marathon of a book. I did not enjoy some of the sarcastic early humour when Dickens ridiculed the machinations of members of the upper classes and nouveau riche, but some of the characters and scenes in the book were wonderful.

The pronouncements of Betty Higden on physical activity and age are great truths and ahead of their time.

Not a book to read in one sitting.

Crowded, sprawling but very well written

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Absolutely loved this book. It kept me company whilst walking alone through France. I recommend you read it.

Amazing story and rendition

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Thoroughly engrossing as always with Charles Dickens. Usual stellar narration by David Timson who always enhances whatever he is reading

Dickens never disappoints

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