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whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition
4.0
When I was in the seventh grade, I read [b:The Pickwick Papers|229432|The Pickwick Papers (Penguin Classics)|Charles Dickens|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51iY0fsF%2B5L._SL75_.jpg|3315230] for a research paper. I had not at that time, and still, have not read anything else by [a:Charles Dickens|239579|Charles Dickens|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1183239979p2/239579.jpg], but I am far more interested in changing that statistic than I was then. This is unlikely to surprise many people.
I read [b:The Pickwick Papers|229432|The Pickwick Papers (Penguin Classics)|Charles Dickens|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51iY0fsF%2B5L._SL75_.jpg|3315230] with a group who decided to read a certain number of chapters each week, based on the original serialization. This proved to be an excellent method. It allowed some of the original suspense back into the story. It added the sense of timing that I missed the first time. It also allowed me more time to think on the antics of Sam, Mr. Pickwick and his friends, Mr. Weller, etc. Overall, it greatly added to my enjoyment. The group plans to read through all of Dickens' works and I can't wait to start the next one!
Original Review: This was the first Dickens novel I read in its entirety. I loved it, at least once I finished. 7th grade is probably not the idea age for this particular work.
I read [b:The Pickwick Papers|229432|The Pickwick Papers (Penguin Classics)|Charles Dickens|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51iY0fsF%2B5L._SL75_.jpg|3315230] with a group who decided to read a certain number of chapters each week, based on the original serialization. This proved to be an excellent method. It allowed some of the original suspense back into the story. It added the sense of timing that I missed the first time. It also allowed me more time to think on the antics of Sam, Mr. Pickwick and his friends, Mr. Weller, etc. Overall, it greatly added to my enjoyment. The group plans to read through all of Dickens' works and I can't wait to start the next one!
Original Review: This was the first Dickens novel I read in its entirety. I loved it, at least once I finished. 7th grade is probably not the idea age for this particular work.
soundracer's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
roseleaf24's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite Dickens.
This is best read a chapter at a time, as it was originally written serially and is not paced to rest straight through. This is comedy and satire, and I don't have the context to understand all the satire. The second half is much better than the first half, and it's definitely worth finishing.
This is best read a chapter at a time, as it was originally written serially and is not paced to rest straight through. This is comedy and satire, and I don't have the context to understand all the satire. The second half is much better than the first half, and it's definitely worth finishing.
pbraue13's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite Dickens, but not the worst either. Totally not meant to be taken in all at once.
nutfreenerd's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
haren_k's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
mcready_face's review against another edition
5.0
Worth persevering with this book. I actually hooted out loud on several occasions. It is amazing to think that Dickens was only in his 20's when he produced this masterpiece.
youarenotthewalrus's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Racial slurs