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3.02 AVERAGE
3.02 AVERAGE
fast-paced
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is yet another Christmas Book from the Vintage Classics Dickens at Christmas.
I'm really confused with this one. When reading the story, I really enjoyed it. The writing was just so beautiful, especially the opening. It was typical Dickensian writing - a lot of detail, but beautifully described. I found this ran throughout the story; every time a new passage/chapter began, it started with the most beautiful setting and description. This is something I really like about Dickens.
Additionally, I really liked reading the story. Upon reflection, the actual plot is a little strange and random, and I didn't take all that much from it. But that didn't stop my enjoyment. All the characters were interesting and different, and I didn't find myself getting bored by them. I wasn't bored by the narrative either. However, I can't bring myself to rate it higher than 3 stars. Why? I don't know. It was good; the best Christmas Book I've read from this collection so far (excluding The Christmas Carol because I've already read it, so skipped it). But it didn't blow me away. It was average, I guess you could say.
Again, this didn't feel like a Christmas story to me? I'd recommend it, but I wouldn't strictly read it at this time of year.
I'm really confused with this one. When reading the story, I really enjoyed it. The writing was just so beautiful, especially the opening. It was typical Dickensian writing - a lot of detail, but beautifully described. I found this ran throughout the story; every time a new passage/chapter began, it started with the most beautiful setting and description. This is something I really like about Dickens.
Additionally, I really liked reading the story. Upon reflection, the actual plot is a little strange and random, and I didn't take all that much from it. But that didn't stop my enjoyment. All the characters were interesting and different, and I didn't find myself getting bored by them. I wasn't bored by the narrative either. However, I can't bring myself to rate it higher than 3 stars. Why? I don't know. It was good; the best Christmas Book I've read from this collection so far (excluding The Christmas Carol because I've already read it, so skipped it). But it didn't blow me away. It was average, I guess you could say.
Again, this didn't feel like a Christmas story to me? I'd recommend it, but I wouldn't strictly read it at this time of year.
Me encantó la primera parte , la descripción de el campo de batalla que conjunga la sangre y sufrimiento con la naturaleza.
This story has restored my faith in Dickens once more, as the last one damaged it. I still can't quite get behind the surreal characterization of some of the characters, but otherwise I enjoyed the story.
Not entirely sure how this is a Christmas story but I do find that I enjoyed the characters and the story made more sense than the others of this collection and I’m glad to have read it
challenging
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As ever Charles Dickens bring us a good story with a pleasing outcome. His characters ate exceedingly well drawn and he uses dialogue skillfully to move the story forward and make the characters seem genuine. A good read indeed. If there is any fault it is that it all a little too predictable.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The fourth Dickens "Christmas book" that has very little to do with Christmas. They decorate the house with holly and mention that it is "near", but that is about it. 3 stars primarily for the very funny descriptions of the clumsy but loveable servant, Clemency Newcome, and the lawyers, Snitchey and Craggs. However, that may be generous. I felt its un-Dickens-like brevity was an act of mercy.