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The Chimes

Written by: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Richard Armitage
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The magnificent Richard Armitage (Hamlet: King of Denmark: A Novel) performs The Chimes by Charles Dickens.

This classic story is the second in a series of five Christmas books Dickens was commissioned to write - beginning with A Christmas Carol. A haunting tale set on New Year's Eve, The Chimes tells the story of a poor porter named Trotty Veck who has become disheartened by the state of the world - until he is shown a series of fantastical visions that convince him of the good of humanity. Though much different from and certainly a bit darker than A Christmas Carol, the moral message of The Chimes is equally poignant - touting the importance of compassion, goodwill, and the love of friends and family.

The Chimes was followed by The Cricket on the Hearth, The Battle of Life, and finally The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain.

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Amazing experience

I will not be so bold as to review Charles Dickens, but this story with the beautiful narration in the deep baritone of Richard Armitage is an affair I wouldn't mind indulging in vehemently

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Happy new year.

Great listen for new year's, The chimes follows the story of trotty veck with interesting turns.

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