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A review by firstimpressionsreviews
The Chimes by Charles Dickens
emotional
medium-paced
3.0
First Impressions
I got The Chimes on Audible last year as I wanted to try the narrator, Richard Armitage as well as read some of Charles Dickens’ other holiday offerings.
Novel Impressions
I have mixed feelings about this story. In true Dicken’s form, the writing is superb, and the author brings depth to the Victorian era. However, I think I went in expecting something akin to A Christmas Carol and get my holiday warm fuzzies on. That is not the case with The Chimes. I found it to be a depressing tale of humanity and as far away from a Hallmark Christmas special as you can get.
Audio Impressions
Richard Armitage is a fabulous narrator and can’t believe I am just getting around to listening to his narrations. He has a clear voice with perfect diction, making it very easy to fall into the story.
Final Impressions
Overall, The Chimes is classic Dickens, and could see myself listening to it again.
I got The Chimes on Audible last year as I wanted to try the narrator, Richard Armitage as well as read some of Charles Dickens’ other holiday offerings.
Novel Impressions
I have mixed feelings about this story. In true Dicken’s form, the writing is superb, and the author brings depth to the Victorian era. However, I think I went in expecting something akin to A Christmas Carol and get my holiday warm fuzzies on. That is not the case with The Chimes. I found it to be a depressing tale of humanity and as far away from a Hallmark Christmas special as you can get.
Audio Impressions
Richard Armitage is a fabulous narrator and can’t believe I am just getting around to listening to his narrations. He has a clear voice with perfect diction, making it very easy to fall into the story.
Final Impressions
Overall, The Chimes is classic Dickens, and could see myself listening to it again.