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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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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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Funny, heartwarming & utterly addictive I loved every minute of this book, all the classic Pratchett humor and signature nods to both fictional and factual events and people. Would recommend to everyone

Classic Pratchett

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this book is my absolute favourite I have read majority of Terry Pratchett books but this one for me stands out as being something utterly unique period as always STP addresses issues that Society often sweeps under the carpet: the overwhelming poverty, the ill-treatment of women an entirely different world the rich upper classes inhabit. there are several recognisable characters in The Story, all of whom play a slightly different role in The Book than that which we are used to seeing them play. listen to the story and enjoy it: It is wonderfully narrated fantastically funny, full of facts you are unaware of until you actually Google them for example crossbones cemetery and the Winchester geese. This is not a Discworld novel, it stands alone but even in doing so it is most definitely a Pratchett book

this is my favourite of all Terry Pratchett novels

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Is it Pratchett or Dickens? It's the best of both worlds. The story is fairly simple but told and read with flair and it's a joy to come across many well-known characters, both fictional and real.

Classic Pratchett

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I was a bit uncertain about this book. I really like the Discworld books and was concerned that a departure to something different might be disappointing. I was completely wrong! We are taken back to a Victorian world with characters coming to life through the skills of Mr Pratchett' writing. Steven Briggs' narration adds, as ever, another dimension which makes it hard to stop listening. If you are a Terry Pratchett fan, try this. If you have never read or listened to a Terry Pratchett book then this would be a great introduction.

Pratchett in Victorian England

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Expelled from Disc world and landed in Victorian London. The characters are all recognizable from previous Pratchett creations I am not sure why Pratchett decided to set the book away from Ankh



The story is not his strongest but very funny . I as usual with a Pratchett book found myself reading bits out to anyone who would listen . Stevens Briggs is now synonymous with Terry Prachett and I look forward to their next book

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