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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
tense
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:
No
dark
emotional
reflective
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:
N/A
Fantastic! It took me a while to get into the rhythm of the old-fashioned language, but by a couple chapters in it was fine. I also found the notes in the back useful for the explanations of some of the references and vocabulary that are no longer used in modern writing. However, the notes were also slightly annoying because they sometimes gave away plot points that I hadn’t read yet (the notes assumed I either knew the plot or would appreciate the connection to something further along in the text). I was definitely intimidated to start this book, but I am so glad I did.
One of the best works of historical fiction ever. Dickens, per usual, does a perfect job with descriptions, characters, plot, and wordsmithing in general. The ending brings one to tears. I think I agree with J. K. Rowling when she refers to this book as having “the most perfect last line of a book ever written.” Would definitely recommend, and I'll be rereading this in the future.