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Oliver Twist [Kindle Edition]

Charles Dickens
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"The image of little Oliver Twist victimised by poverty, almost seduced by the specious excitement of crime, and then offered the possibility of a lucrative career in authorship is always compelling."
--"Guardian"

"We leave him most reluctantly, and so will every reader who has any capacity to see and feel whatsoever is most loveable, hateful, or laughable, in the character of the everyday life about him."
--"Examiner"

"He deals truly with human nature, which never can degrade; he takes up everything, good, bad, or indifferent, which he works up into a rich alluvial deposit. He is natural, and that never can be ridiculous."
--"Quarterly Review"

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 540 KB
  • Print Length: 536 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0192729667
  • Publisher: Public Domain Books (1 Nov 1996)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B000JQUT8S
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #69 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
One of Dickens' best 24 Jun 2004
Format:Paperback
Having read quite a lot of Dickens novels, I came quite late to Oliver Twist. I had read a children's version of it and since I knew the story, I thought I might not find it very interesting. How wrong I was!. The first chapters, although they are a very good critic of the poor workhouse conditions, were a bit dragging. But once Oliver goes to London and meets Fagin's gang, it was a pleasure to read. As in most of Dickens' works, the villains are the ones who make the story interesting. The dingy places that they live, the squalor and filth is so well described as the evil turn of their minds that the "good" people in the story, including Oliver, are quite dull compared to them. It seems Oliver is just an accessory that the plot evolves around but the bad people are the ones that draw us into it. Especially the murder, the haunting conscience and the death at the end are one of the best that I have ever read.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Classic 12 Oct 2003
Format:Paperback
I had read Christmas Carol at some point in my life, but never the original version. I realized that I actually hadn't read anything by Dickens then. Still he is considered one of the greatest of all times. A swap in New Zealand helped me to an omnibus. Having to wait in Perth gave me plenty of time to start it. I had heard about Dickens being interesting, historically relevant and a brilliant author.

But nobody told me about the wit, about the sarcasm and irony. Nobody told me about the underlying political message. I discovered it all through this book. And I enjoyed reading Dickens. It was good to have a book that reads slowly once in a while. Everybody knows the story of Oliver, be it from a children's book version, be it from a film or musical. But who has actually read the book? The original version I mean. I'm glad I did. Even though it did drag on a bit, nearly 300 pages is quite a lot for such a simple story, I have to say that this book has raised my appetite for more Dickens. Anybody interested in reading a classic? Reading about the 19th century? A story that is more than just that? A book that can be read by both children and adults? Say yes to any of these questions and Dickens might be your answer.

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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Most people know the story of Oliver Twist and because of the movie it is a childrens favorite. That is why this book is great. It is a simplified version for Kids. It is 51 pages long but every 3rd page has a fantastic colour illustration so it keeps children intrested. There are quite a number of words on each page. I would say that this version is aimed at 7 to 10 year olds. Younger if your child is a good reader or if you wish to read it to them.
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The good, the bad and the ugly
This was the first Dickens I'd read since school. He's not subtle, is he? Yes, I enjoyed it. Oliver Twist is wonderfully imaginative, often funny, and fictional characters don't... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Simon Bendle
A beautiful cloth covered classic for the bookshelf
As of yet I haven't actually read Oliver Twist. It's a classic so I know I am going to love it. This cloth covered book is part of a collection designed for Penguin, I am very much... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sophie Sanderson
Not like the film versions!
I've seen the various film versions of Oliver and I guess everyone knows the Lionel Bart musical version but the book is longer and has more in it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Russell
re read
Ive read this one before many years ago and have enjoyed it as much this time around. Its a classic and well worth reading.
Published 1 month ago by Raven
Oliver Twist on kindle
The prints on kindle is easy to read even at night with my old eyes.Oliver Twist story is captivating and absorbing.
Published 1 month ago by Dr.Hossain
A first-rate novel
This was only Dickens' second novel, but it features most of the themes and characteristics that would be the hallmarks of Dickens' literary output. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jimbo
Oliver
Seen the film and also the stage production, so I thought it was about time I read the novel. Usual Dickens type novel - very verbose in places but interesting and enjoyable none... Read more
Published 2 months ago by John L. Mann
What Kindle was invented for
Between downloading light reads, the freebie titles on amazon make a welcome contrast. Without a Kindle, I doubt many of us would keep in touch with books we first read half a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by herladyship
A timeless classic
I received my Kindle for Christmas and this was a book I downloaded for free. Never picked it up to read it before but fully aware of it having seen film, tv and musical... Read more
Published 2 months ago by BenYoude
Charles Dickens' 1st. novel
I would not be competent ( who would ) to comment on the content of a Charles Dickens novel. The book arrived in good condition and without delay.
Published 4 months ago by sweetafton
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