| I listened to this audiobook over a one-month period, looking forward to each new chapter. I was never disappointed. Brilliant in its social commentary, Bleak House provides not only its well-known indictment of the legal profession, but also a more subtle criticism of the religious who devote themselves to overseas missions while neglecting those in their own back yards. The story is a dark one, but no less relevant now than it was in Dickens' own time. As usual, there is the bewildering range of unique characters with unforgettable names. (And yes, the Dickensian females are a somewhat one-dimensional). Robert Whitfield, who has worked for the BBC and the Royal National Institute for the Blind, provides another superb narration. (See also Nicholas Nickleby). I thoroughly enjoyed every minute and would recommend this to anyone who likes Victorian literature. |
Bleak House Books In Print, Audio Books.