Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl

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Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl

by Roald Dahl

Narrated by Chris O'Dowd

1 hour and 16 minutesRuntime2022-12-13Release dateNarrated editionNarration
Children's AudiobooksTeen & Young Adult
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Fantastic Mr. Fox barrels in with witty energy and quietly brilliant observations. Expect unlikely friendships to snowball fast, but the characters keep it grounded with real feelings and great pacing. On audio, Chris O'Dowd nails the rhythm—pauses, punchlines, and the little emotional turns that make the comedy land. Written by Roald Dahl, it’s built for readers who love rom-com energy. Runtime is 1 hour and 16 minutes, so it’s easy to fit into a couple listens. Originally released December 13, 2022. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Developing Profile
7.3 /10

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Overall Profile
High

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10Usable Evidence RecordsFacts, observations and supported analysis
10Independent DiscussionsDistinct reviews, forums and conversations
13Source NetworksCatalogs, communities and publications
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What It Feels Like to Listen

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What People Are Saying

Humor & banter
5 discussions
Tone Intensity
4 discussions
Fast-moving story
2 discussions
Narration performance
1 discussions

5 independent source networks point toward a similar observation about humor, but the full scoring protocol has not…

Is This Right for You?

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  • You prefer a tightly plot-driven experience when this work is more reflective

Best listening context

  • Focused listening
  • A commute or quiet walk
  • Evening or weekend listening

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Where Listeners Agree

  • Positive praise for the writing
  • Humor & banter
  • Tone Intensity
  • Violence
  • Fast-moving story

Supported across 19 discussions and multiple networks.

Our Take

Editorial note: Fantastic Mr. Fox leans warm without feeling mean—bold one-liners keeps the laughs consistent while dating detours raises the stakes. It never forgets the heart under the chaos. It’s a strong showcase for Roald Dahl’s style.

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Reasons to Press Play

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Before You Listen

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Edition Details

Runtime
1 hour and 16 minutes
Release date
2022-12-13

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