The Old Curiosity Shop
The Audible Dickens Collection
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The Old Curiosity Shop
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Narrated by:
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Jessie Buckley
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Written by:
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Charles Dickens
About this listen
Exclusively from Audible
In true Dickensian fashion, The Old Curiosity Shop offers a humorous yet devastating depiction of both the most honourable and most corrupt members of 19th-century English society.
Hailed by Queen Victoria as being ‘interesting and cleverly written', The Old Curiosity Shop introduces listeners to the uniquely colourful characters of Nell Trent, her young friend, Kit, her doting grandfather and the evil moneylender to whom they all fall prey, Daniel Quilp.
A gentle and caring young orphan, Nell works in her grandfather’s shop alongside her only friend, the honest and hardworking Kit.
Upon discovering that their shop and income have been gambled away and are now in the hands of the wicked and grotesquely deformed Daniel Quilp, Nell and her grandfather are forced to flee from their hometown and throw themselves on the mercy of strangers; forever to be hunted by the malevolent ghosts of their past.
First published in 1841 in serial form, The Old Curiosity Shop experienced worldwide success and was praised by the public and critics alike. In this modern and original adaptation, Jessie Buckley delivers an astute and powerful performance which is guaranteed to intrigue listeners from the start.
Public Domain (P)2018 Audible, LtdWhat listeners say about The Old Curiosity Shop
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- Jacqui Bell
- 2023-09-23
A Classic wirth listening to
I probably wouldn't have read this book but listening it was a good opportunity to listen to a Dicken's classic. It was worth it. Extensive descriptions. The narrator did an excellent job.
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- Auriol Ashby
- 2021-10-26
A moving narration of Dickens
Jessie Buckley brought all the characters and scenes alive. This was my time time to "read" The Curiosity Shop and I highly recommend it, as again Dickens brings the good and bad sides of humanity into one novel.
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- Julia Stanbridge
- 2022-08-25
A truly gripping Dickensian!
A hard to stop listening to story - and so well read! I enjoyed every second I had the chance to turn it on!
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- Bella Bekah
- 2024-10-15
Surprising tragedy
I was so shocked and moved. One of Dickens best but also darkest that I’ve read so far.
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-06-03
Classic
It takes a bit of time to get used to the writing style but well worth it. The plot is simple but the magic lies in the character development and descriptive passages. The narration added to the magic.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Gloria
- 2019-11-12
Not my cuppa, thought I could conquer it...but no
started over 3 times and went back over more than that to try and grasp the story, but it just went around and around till I felt like it was more Alice in wonderland than dickens. Way too many words to tell a story that shouldnt need them. Could not finish.
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