The Pickwick Papers (Version 2)


Read by Debra Lynn

(4.6 stars; 39 reviews)

A sportsman who doesn't hunt; a poet who doesn't write; a lover with no one to love; all three are devoted to their cheerful and benevolent leader, Mr. Pickwick. Join him and his friends, Winkle, Snodgrass, and Tupman, as they tour the country in search of adventures, knowledge, and stories. Along the way, they have their share of mishaps, and meet plenty of interesting characters, both the good and the not so good. (Mr. Pickwick's dedicated manservant, Sam Weller, is a scene-stealer sure to delight just about everybody.)

You may shed a few tears along the way, but usually of the pleasant sort. This is a mostly lighthearted and humorous tale, with a number of subplots woven in, in Dickens’ incomparable style.

(Introduction by Debra Lynn) (29 hr 43 min)

Chapters

01 - The Pickwickians 13:36 Read by Debra Lynn
02 - The first Day's Journey, and the first Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences 1:03:37 Read by Debra Lynn
03 - A new Acquaintance--The Stroller's Tale--A disagreeable Interruption, and an unpleasant Encounter 28:44 Read by Debra Lynn
04 - A Field Day and Bivouac--More new Friends--An Invitation to the Country 27:52 Read by Debra Lynn
05 - A short one--Showing, among other Matters, how Mr. Pickwick undertook to drive, and Mr. Winkle to ride, and how they both did it 22:07 Read by Debra Lynn
06 - An old-fashioned Card-party--The Clergyman's verses--The Story of the Convict's Return 33:31 Read by Debra Lynn
07 - How Mr. Winkle, instead of shooting at the Pigeon and killing the Crow, shot at the Crow and wounded the Pigeon; how the Dingley Dell Cricket Club played All-Muggleton, and how All-Muggleton dined at the Dingley Dell Expense; with other interesting and instructive Matters 32:18 Read by Debra Lynn
08 - Strongly illustrative of the Position, that the Course of True Love is not a Railway 29:22 Read by Debra Lynn
09 - A Discovery and a Chase 20:06 Read by Debra Lynn
10 - Clearing up all Doubts (if any existed) of the Disinterestedness of Mr. A. Jingle's Character 30:14 Read by Debra Lynn
11 - Involving another Journey, and an Antiquarian Discovery; Recording Mr. Pickwick's Determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's 42:08 Read by Debra Lynn
12 - Descriptive of a very important Proceeding on the Part of Mr. Pickwick; no less an Epoch in his Life, than in this History 13:42 Read by Debra Lynn
13 - Some Account of Eatanswill; of the State of Parties therein; and of the Election of a Member to serve in Parliament for that ancient, loyal, and patriotic Borough 41:08 Read by Debra Lynn
14 - Comprising a brief Description of the Company at the Peacock assembled; and a Tale told by a Bagman 37:54 Read by Debra Lynn
15 - In which is given a faithful Portraiture of two distinguished Persons; and an accurate Description of a public Breakfast in their House and Grounds: which public Breakfast leads to the Recognition of an old Acquaintance, and the Commencement of another Chapter 31:22 Read by Debra Lynn
16 - Too full of Adventure to be briefly described 40:57 Read by Debra Lynn
17 - Showing that an Attack of Rheumatism, in some Cases, acts as a Quickener to inventive Genius 21:02 Read by Debra Lynn
18 - Briefly illustrative of two Points; first, the Power of Hysterics, and, secondly, the Force of Circumstances 23:43 Read by Debra Lynn
19 - A pleasant Day with an unpleasant Termination 31:29 Read by Debra Lynn
20 - Showing how Dodson and Fogg were Men of Business, and their Clerks Men of pleasure; and how an affecting Interview took place between Mr. Weller and his long-lost Parent; showing also what Choice Spirits assembled at the Magpie and Stump, and what a Capital Chapter the next one will be 35:47 Read by Debra Lynn
21 - In which the old Man launches forth into his favourite Theme, and relates a Story about a queer Client 41:40 Read by Debra Lynn
22 - Mr. Pickwick journeys to Ipswich and meets with a romantic Adventure with a middle-aged Lady in yellow Curl-papers 36:00 Read by Debra Lynn
23 - In which Mr. Samuel Weller begins to devote his Energies to the Return Match between himself and Mr. Trotter 19:13 Read by Debra Lynn
24 - Wherein Mr. Peter Magnus grows jealous, and the middle-aged Lady apprehensive, which brings the Pickwickians within the Grasp of the Law 34:45 Read by Debra Lynn
25 - Showing, among a Variety of pleasant Matters, how majestic and impartial Mr. Nupkins was; and how Mr. Weller returned Mr. Job Trotter's Shuttlecock as heavily as it came--With another Matter, which will be found in its Place 40:14 Read by Debra Lynn
26 - Which contains a brief Account of the Progress of the Action of Bardell against Pickwick 14:49 Read by Debra Lynn
27 - Samuel Weller makes a Pilgrimage to Dorking, and beholds his Mother-in-law 21:58 Read by Debra Lynn
28 - A good-humoured Christmas Chapter, containing an Account of a Wedding, and some other Sports beside: which although in their Way even as good Customs as Marriage itself, are not quite so religiously kept up, in these degenerate Times 49:24 Read by Debra Lynn
29 - The Story of the Goblins who stole a Sexton 24:41 Read by Debra Lynn
30 - How the Pickwickians made and cultivated the Acquaintance of a Couple of nice young Men belonging to one of the liberal Professions; how they disported themselves on the Ice; and how their Visit came to a Conclusion 27:05 Read by Debra Lynn
31 - Which is all about the Law, and sundry Great Authorities learned therein 35:35 Read by Debra Lynn
32 - Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough 30:38 Read by Debra Lynn
33 - Mr. Weller the elder delivers some Critical Sentiments respecting Literary Composition; and, assisted by his Son Samuel, pays a small Instalment of Retaliation to the Account of the Reverend Gentleman with the Red Nose 37:51 Read by Debra Lynn
34 - Is wholly devoted to a full and faithful Report of the memorable Trial of Bardell against Pickwick 58:13 Read by Debra Lynn
35 - In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath; and goes accordingly 34:17 Read by Debra Lynn
36 - The chief Features of which will be found to be an authentic Version of the Legend of Prince Bladud, and a most extraordinary Calamity that befell Mr. Winkle 27:24 Read by Debra Lynn
37 - Honourably accounts for Mr. Weller's Absence, by describing a Soiree to which he was invited and went; also relates how he was intrusted by Mr. Pickwick with a Private Mission of Delicacy and Importance 28:52 Read by Debra Lynn
38 - How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire 31:14 Read by Debra Lynn
39 - Mr. Samuel Weller, being intrusted with a Mission of Love, proceeds to execute it; with what Success will hereinafter appear 35:14 Read by Debra Lynn
40 - Introduces Mr. Pickwick to a new and not uninteresting Scene in the great Drama of Life 29:10 Read by Debra Lynn
41 - What befell Mr. Pickwick when he got into the Fleet; what Prisoners he saw there; and how he passed the Night 30:06 Read by Debra Lynn
42 - Illustrative, like the preceding one, of the old Proverb, that Adversity brings a Man acquainted with strange Bedfellows—Likewise containing Mr. Pickwick's extraordinary and startling Announcement to Mr. Samuel Weller 33:42 Read by Debra Lynn
43 - Showing how Mr. Samuel Weller got into Difficulties 29:58 Read by Debra Lynn
44 - Treats of divers little Matters which occurred in the Fleet, and of Mr. Winkle's mysterious Behaviour; and shows how the poor Chancery Prisoner obtained his Release at last 31:21 Read by Debra Lynn
45 - Descriptive of an affecting Interview between Mr. Samuel Weller and a Family Party. Mr. Pickwick makes a Tour of the diminutive World he inhabits, and resolves to mix with it, in Future, as little as possible 38:19 Read by Debra Lynn
46 - Records a touching Act of delicate Feeling not unmixed with Pleasantry, achieved and performed by Messrs. Dodson and Fogg 21:51 Read by Debra Lynn
47 - Is chiefly devoted to Matters of Business, and the temporal Advantage of Dodson and Fogg--Mr. Winkle reappears under extraordinary Circumstances--Mr. Pickwick's Benevolence proves stronger than his Obstinacy 25:51 Read by Debra Lynn
48 - Relates how Mr. Pickwick, with the Assistance of Samuel Weller, essayed to soften the Heart of Mr. Benjamin Allen, and to mollify theWrath of Mr. Robert Sawyer 27:51 Read by Debra Lynn
49 - Containing the Story of the Bagman's Uncle 39:02 Read by Debra Lynn
50 - How Mr. Pickwick sped upon his Mission, and how he was reinforced in the Outset by a most unexpected Auxiliary 33:23 Read by Debra Lynn
51 - In which Mr. Pickwick encounters an old Acquaintance--To which fortunate Circumstance the Reader is mainly indebted for Matter of thrilling Interest herein set down, concerning two great Public Men of Might and Power 32:53 Read by Debra Lynn
52 - Involving a serious Change in the Weller Family, and the untimely Downfall of Mr. Stiggins 27:24 Read by Debra Lynn
53 - Comprising the final Exit of Mr. Jingle and Job Trotter, with a great Morning of business in Gray's Inn Square--Concluding with a Double Knock at Mr. Perker's Door 27:33 Read by Debra Lynn
54 - Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain interesting Disclosures relative to Mr.Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no Means irrelevant to this History 33:10 Read by Debra Lynn
55 - Mr. Solomon Pell, assisted by a Select Committee of Coachmen, arranges the affairs of the elder Mr. Weller 27:51 Read by Debra Lynn
56 - An important Conference takes place between Mr. Pickwick and Samuel Weller, at which his Parent assists--An old Gentleman in a snuff-coloured Suit arrives unexpectedly 26:28 Read by Debra Lynn
57 - In which the Pickwick Club is finally dissolved, and everything concluded to the Satisfaction of Everybody 17:23 Read by Debra Lynn

Reviews

Lighthearted listen


(4 stars)

I really enjoyed this tale - the portrayals of lawyers, doctors and politicians were quite funny. I love how he introduces us to a character based on one observation - the fur topped boots of the woman we later come to know as Arabella. You're not quite sure where he is going to take this character at first, but then he slowly unfolds the person before you and you think - how apt that first description was. I enjoy listening to DebraLynn's readings - she did another excellent job on this book. Kudos to anyone who is dedicated enough to read through almost 30 hours of Dickens!

Wonderful read


(5 stars)

This is the most upbeat Dickens' novel I've read yet. At first the reader's accent distracted me, but I reconciled to it and found it pleasant later on. I recommend this book to those who have a taste for dry humor and wit.

Explore England with Mr P c.1827


(5 stars)

Great reading thank-you Debra Lynn. I struggled at first to get into this novel but very glad I persevered. Truly delightful story as well as an intriguing view of English society at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution.

Lovely reader, superb book


(5 stars)

When I finished, I felt like I was parting ways with good friends. The characters are lovely and their interactions are homey.

Very enjoyable


(5 stars)

I loved Debra Lynn's reading of this book. I would recommend it to anyone who's thinking about giving it a go.


(4.5 stars)

So good I listened to it twice. Thank you Debora Lynn.


(5 stars)

A charming series of tales excellently read.