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David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

taylor907's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

abitofmoxie's review against another edition

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reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

aenys's review against another edition

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3.5

and then all the bad people died or went to jail and all the main characters lived good for the rest of their days after unless you were lower class which then you had to move to australia but still lived happily ever after

massieblock's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark lighthearted reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

ellaholzhei's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

dotreadsbooks's review against another edition

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5.0

My favorite Dickens book by far!

hollireads's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

smartinez9's review against another edition

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5.0

As endearing as any Dickens novel, with standouts being Mr. Micawber, Betsy, Peggotty and Mr. Peggotty, and Traddles. Not my absolute favorite of his works—I think I sympathize more with the atmosphere of Bleak House, the pain of Great Expectations, and overall the machinations and complexity of character in Our Mutual Friend. David’s credulousness was at times grating, particularly his blindness in regards to a certain character. Still, a Dickens novel that doesn’t rank among my favorites remains leagues above most other books I’ve read recently.

That said, there were some more sinister elements beneath the surface—the rigidity of birth and apparent folly of upward social mobility, the casual use of colony in Australia as a solution to all societal ills, Emily’s ruin, and the solitary confinement of prisoners. All aspects I would like to delve deeper into at a future point.

rebecanunez's review against another edition

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3.0

"David Copperfield" de Charles Dickens es una epopeya literaria que lleva a los lectores a través de la vida del protagonista homónimo, desde su nacimiento hasta la adultez. Publicada por entregas entre 1849 y 1850, esta novela clásica es una obra maestra que destaca por su riqueza de personajes, narrativa envolvente y la aguda crítica social característica de Dickens.

La trama sigue la vida de David Copperfield, un huérfano cuyas experiencias abarcan desde la infancia hasta la adultez. A lo largo de su viaje, los lectores son testigos de sus alegrías, penas, amores y desafíos. Dickens utiliza su aguda observación social para explorar la disparidad de clases, la corrupción y la lucha por la redención.

Uno de los puntos fuertes de la novela es la galería de personajes inolvidables que pueblan la vida de David. Desde el entrañable Wilkins Micawber hasta la malévola Uriah Heep, cada personaje aporta una dimensión única a la historia. La habilidad de Dickens para crear personajes complejos y memorables es evidente a lo largo de la novela.

La narrativa está impregnada de la perspicacia y el ingenio característicos de Dickens. Su estilo magistral se manifiesta en descripciones detalladas, diálogos vibrantes y una rica amalgama de humor y tragedia. A través de la voz de David, Dickens logra involucrar a los lectores en su viaje emocional y personal.

La estructura de la novela, que sigue el formato de una autobiografía, permite a Dickens explorar la psicología y el desarrollo de su protagonista de manera única. David Copperfield no solo es un testigo de su propia vida, sino que también es un narrador reflexivo que examina su crecimiento, sus elecciones y su evolución como individuo.

"David Copperfield" es un testimonio duradero de la habilidad literaria de Charles Dickens para pintar un retrato vívido de la sociedad victoriana. A través de la odisea de David, los lectores se sumergen en un mundo que refleja la complejidad humana y las luchas universales. Esta novela sigue siendo una lectura esencial que ofrece no solo entretenimiento, sino también una visión profunda de la naturaleza humana.

thehatfam's review against another edition

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4.0

OK so I only read half of it...but it's REALLY LONG!! and I have a hard time with books that I don't see where it's going. The writing and the story were good, just not amazing enough for me to keep reading it