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mjhj888's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I feel like the book is so long, the first half and second half deserve different star ratings. The first half was a real slog. I struggled to keep up with the characters and any sort of overarching plot. But it definitely picked up in the back half, and I think my overall reading experience was positive. I wasn't a huge fan as Esther as a narrator. She was a little too goody goody for me. But I definitely enjoyed the murder mystery element with Mr. Bucket and Lady Dedlock, and I thought Dickens wrapped up things up well...except for that ending...
phantomwise's review against another edition
5.0
I was a little suspicious at first when looking through the reviews for this book I found nothing lower than three stars at first glance, but I can now with confidence say that holy shit this is a Good Book, probably Dickens' best and one of the best I've ever read, certainly. 10/10, would read again.
ethanawang's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
biolexicon's review against another edition
1.0
Too many characters were introduced too quickly in such a dense, confusing way. I couldn't follow it and after a while was just like, "why do I continue reading?" I didn't have a good answer so I stopped.
jenhurst's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this. I get the complaints it’s long and drawn out but that’s the point. I was so invested in those story that I did not want to put it down. I also adore dickens’ writing and I need to read more by him.
skochara's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
fauxfurelise's review against another edition
4.0
Obsessed and in love with this, tbqh. Putting my favorite line below (well one of them), where he’s describing how the rabbits might feel after many days of rain.
“So the rabbits with their self-betraying tails, frisking in and out of holes at roots of trees, may be lovely with ideas of the breezy days when their ears are blown about, or of those seasons of interest when there are sweet young plants to gnaw.”
“So the rabbits with their self-betraying tails, frisking in and out of holes at roots of trees, may be lovely with ideas of the breezy days when their ears are blown about, or of those seasons of interest when there are sweet young plants to gnaw.”
rodney1946's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Magnificent, just magnificent