Bleak House

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Hugh Dickson

The case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce has ground its way through the courts for generations. At its heart are Ada Clare and Richard Carstone, who find love - and terrible loss - through their involvement in the endless battle.

Meanwhile, her friend Esther Summeson, who believes she is an orphan, gradually discovers the truth of her identity. The court case throws out a web ensnaring all who come near it, including Lady Dedlock, the menacing lawyer Tulkingham, detective Bucket and tragic little waif Jo.

Secrets emerge, crimes are committed and love affairs bloom. But will anyone ever benefit from the case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce?

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Bleak House

This is a great book. First the narrator does a fantastic job. Not an irritating voice, quite the contrary. Very pleasant to listen to. The different characters are easily identified. The story is well written. Some parts are predictable, others aren’t. I’ve listened to the book numerous times and enjoy it every time. The only negative think is during some sections when the part of the book is sorrowful, that portion is very quiet and hard to hear. I had to turn the volume up on a few sections. But overall, it was easy to hear. The book is easy to follow and I find enjoyable.

Bleak House

You can't go wrong with Dickens, however I did find it hard to hear and understand the narrator at times. There were times when his voice would go soft it was hard to hear. Also, some of the character voices he did were hard to understand.

Wonderful story, wonderfully read

The more Dickens I read, the more I appreciate his gift for creating timeless characters whose dreams and heartbreaks are ours. I was particularly touched by his treatment of Jo in Bleak House and then chuckled at his treatment of lawyers; some things never change. Hugh Dickson masterfully brought each character fo life. The book is full of intriguing characters and plot twists so Dickson's ability to create distinctive voices for each character was especially helpful and entertaining. This is a marvelous read and a moving story about humanity and simple goodness.

A slow start, satisfying finish

As Dickens is wont to do, the beginning was a bit slow. I hung in there and was rewarded! Multitalented narration by Dickson.

Audio Theater

The book is a classic and Hugh Dickson does a wonderful job of it. I have not heard the others, but Hugh does not disappoint and its enjoyable the whole way through. It's a long journey, so choose wisely.