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Hello, and welcome to my website ~ here you will get a view on my books and life as a published author. It’s been a long journey to getting here ~ finally I am now writing full time and hope you enjoy what you find here. If you want to get in touch, follow the links, and I’ll get back to you soon.

Susan Jones writes romantic drama with a touch of humour, and historical sagas as Lydia King. She lives in North Warwickshire, and loves walking through the beautiful woodlands where she lives, and gardening and reading are her pastimes.

What’s your favourite Dicken’s story?

On my other blog which I don’t use that often, I was tagged by Teresa. As most people have been tagged, I linked to this blog, where I asked which Charles Dicken’s book I like best.  I love the Oliver Twist musical by Lionel Bart, and Great Expectations is full of great characters, but the book I own which I picked up in the Isle of Wight in the eighties is one of my favourites.  The Old Curiosity Shop.  It’s the characters, the humour and colourful imagery that I find more vivid than any other story I know.

We meet Quilp, the ugly dwarf who treats his wife awfully, and Mr. Dick Swiveller.  Can you imagine, if I wrote a story about the dandy Mr. Dick Swiveller, I’m sure it’d come whizzing straight back at me, but Dicken’s got away with some great lines.  I’m sure Dicken’s self-published lots of his novels, in installents.  That way, he could test whether his readers wanted more of the story or not.  My Old Curiosity Shop is quite faded now, but I still pick it up and read a chapter now and again for inspiration.  It’s definately my favourite book of his that I’ve read so far.  Which is your favourite and why? That’s my question…..

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10 responses to “What’s your favourite Dicken’s story?”

  1. healthpsychologyconsultancy Avatar
    healthpsychologyconsultancy

    I absolutely adore Little Dorritt – fantastic read and watch (i.e. on TV).

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    1. susanjanejones Avatar
      susanjanejones

      I agree Nicola, I saw it a few years ago. You really feel for ‘Little Dorritt’. He tells a great tale doesn’t he?

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  2. Teresa Avatar
    Teresa

    A Christmas Carol because I love ghost stories. It has been made as a film in so many different ways, even by the Muppets! Then again, I love David Copperfield. I also enjoyed reading his American Notes many years ago.

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      susanjanejones

      I have to agree Teresa that old Scrooge is an absolute classic. Especially at Christmas time, it alwasy fills you with a glow of goodwill doesn’t it?

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  3. dfb Avatar
    dfb

    Great Expectations!

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    1. susanjanejones Avatar
      susanjanejones

      Thanks for commenting David, I have a feeling that Great Expectations is the top one.

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  4. Joanne Fox Avatar
    Joanne Fox

    Great Expectations every time! Although I always enjoy reading A Christmas Carol again too, and when a story is not so complex it gives you more chance to think about the language.

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  5. susanjanejones Avatar
    susanjanejones

    I think Great Expectations has to be one of Dicken’s most read books Joanne. They are powerful now, so imagine how they must have been in his time. I like the message that’s behind the story. He is an inspirational writer isn’t he? Thanks for popping by.

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  6. Patsy Collins Avatar
    Patsy Collins

    I haven’t yet read enough Dickens to know which I like best, but I’ve enjoyed the few I have read.

    There’s an award for you over on my blog.

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    1. susanjanejones Avatar
      susanjanejones

      Thanks Patsy, will have a look tonight when I come home from work. I love awards, thank you for thinking of me.

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