Tom Jones

By: Henry Fielding

Narrated by: Charlton Griffin

Tom Jones is a splendid Hogarthian panorama of 18th century English life and morals, encompassing both city and country, and comprising some of the greatest comic characters in British literature. First published in 1749, it was an instant success and has gone on to become a classic of its genre. Quite simply, there has never been anything like it.

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Critic reviews

Fielding is generally agreed to be an innovating master of the highest originality.... He devised what he described as 'comic epics in prose', which are in effect the first modern novels in English.... [Tom Jones] is generally regarded as Fielding's greatest." (The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature)

Pleasure to listen to!

A very enjoyable listen! Charleton Griffen really knows how to bring a book to life!

I loved the book!

I was impressed with Mr. Fielding’s story telling, especially with his frequent breaking of the 4th wall. It brings the reader along nicely through the adventures in the book.

I was amazed at the applicability of the characters situations to today’s readers. Shocking was how well Mrs Fitzpatrick painted the perfect description of a classic narcissist when describing her husband. Some things don’t change. Also, the relevance of the political opinions still mirror those of today.

Last, but certainly not least, Mr. Griffin did a masterful portrayal of each of the characters, which brought them to life! I loved his use of the slimy simpering voice of Master Blifil. Simply masterful!!

Very good

Tends to be a little long and wordy at times but the payoff is worth it. The narration is excellent and I would recommend it to anyone who has the time to listen and loves old novels as much as I do.

Book rollicking read

Voice of Griffin matches the lively text ... Merrily he told along! The book is light and amusing...a bonbon for an evening.

Holy cow

A long winded, side winding, 18'th century pompous tale of Tom Jones who's biggest fault is that he is a young man who likes having sex. And Oh yeah,... he likes this girl named Sophie. It was good but really long with many asides and long side stories. A great portrait of 18'th century England, the writer tells the story as a narrator, as an author that is speaking to the reader at times, as a teacher, as a defensive writer. Took me a while to muscle through this one.