allanvdh's review against another edition
1.0
Poor performances and a boring storyline that’s rather difficult to follow due to lack of interest.
irongold's review
3.0
Not a bad story, but pales in comparison with Dickens himself. Was quite surprised by the brief crossover with A Christmas Tale
hpstrangelove's review
4.0
Audible Original Production review. Various narrators.
I really enjoyed this audiobook. A few times it was difficult to follow who was doing what, but no major confusion with it overall. The story was quite interesting. I've always loved Oliver Twist. This was a believable continuation of Oliver and Dodger's story.
I really enjoyed this audiobook. A few times it was difficult to follow who was doing what, but no major confusion with it overall. The story was quite interesting. I've always loved Oliver Twist. This was a believable continuation of Oliver and Dodger's story.
eleanor_gravestock's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed listening to it, although the incredibly convoluted and converging plot lines along with the rapid introduction of many new characters did lower the enjoyment level.
nj_14's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun performance to listen to, especially right after finishing Oliver Twist
mandylovestoread's review against another edition
4.0
This was a bit of fun that passed an afternoon at work. Great narration by many many great English actors. A follow up to a story that we all know and love
booksbythecup's review
Picked up this on audible, seemed like a potentially fun revisit to Dickens' Oliver Twist. It wasn't bad but when Oliver falls for the same Dodger con I started rolling my eyes. Then after the heist and Oliver is left to die and his near death experience has him hearing/seeing dead people, just a bit too contrived for my liking. The good part about this experience is that I will probably forget all about this audio but sip tea with satisfaction as I have completed 1/3 books to get my Amazon $20 credit. Next....
brittski's review against another edition
4.0
I read Oliver Twist on my own while in high school and I absolutely loved it! It’s been a while, and I only vaguely remember the details, but that did not stop me from enjoying Dodge and Twist.
At the end of Oliver Twist, the lucky boy gets adopted by Mr. Bownlow and becomes his heir. Years later, Oliver returns to London to receive his inheritance after the death of his adoptive father. But the adoption papers are missing and Oliver is once again left destitute.
Oliver meets Dodger on the streets of London, a flashback from their first meeting in London when they were boys. Dodger knows Oliver’s current situation and offers him a deal. Steal an expensive diamond, and receive a portion of the money. Oliver, the once morally straight and incorruptible boy, now turns his morals against his conscience.
Dodger’s plan is very complex and Oliver makes many internal decisions and surprises himself. But there is more in play than just a large diamond. Dodger is in debt to Back Sally and the dangers are extremely high.
Tony Lee has done an amazing job in this extension of the story. Oliver faces more moral issues in this book and actually compromises himself several times. Poor Dodger is facing many demons as he tries to overcome them and start a new life. Both comrades overcome themselves and develop an interesting relationship.
The best part about the ending is that it left an opening for more works like this in the future.
Dodge and Twist by Tony Lee receives 4 stars.
PS – I purchased this dramatized audiobook for free through the monthly free audiobooks on Audible.
At the end of Oliver Twist, the lucky boy gets adopted by Mr. Bownlow and becomes his heir. Years later, Oliver returns to London to receive his inheritance after the death of his adoptive father. But the adoption papers are missing and Oliver is once again left destitute.
Oliver meets Dodger on the streets of London, a flashback from their first meeting in London when they were boys. Dodger knows Oliver’s current situation and offers him a deal. Steal an expensive diamond, and receive a portion of the money. Oliver, the once morally straight and incorruptible boy, now turns his morals against his conscience.
Dodger’s plan is very complex and Oliver makes many internal decisions and surprises himself. But there is more in play than just a large diamond. Dodger is in debt to Back Sally and the dangers are extremely high.
Tony Lee has done an amazing job in this extension of the story. Oliver faces more moral issues in this book and actually compromises himself several times. Poor Dodger is facing many demons as he tries to overcome them and start a new life. Both comrades overcome themselves and develop an interesting relationship.
The best part about the ending is that it left an opening for more works like this in the future.
Dodge and Twist by Tony Lee receives 4 stars.
PS – I purchased this dramatized audiobook for free through the monthly free audiobooks on Audible.
meldaven's review
4.0
I was honestly surprised at how well I liked this. I listened to the Audible recording and it was very good.