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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
I know, I know, Dickens is supposed to be so great. I just can't get into it. He's too wordy.
I’ve tried twice to read this book, and I DNF’ed it both times. I think I’ve de-centered men too much from my life to be able to stand listening to one drone on and on with his daily inner monologue.
I couldn’t get past the vibes of “privileged white man writing style” to be able to actually experience the story. Which, I’m sure was a riveting story for the time it was written. Definitely not for me, though.
I couldn’t get past the vibes of “privileged white man writing style” to be able to actually experience the story. Which, I’m sure was a riveting story for the time it was written. Definitely not for me, though.
I’ve seen hundreds of adaptations from the BBC it seems yet I’m glad to have actually finally read it…
This was a classic Dickens with the normal descriptive characters that you can see elements of in real life people.
The characters although iconic are believable.
However.
This suffered like Dorian Grey for me… nothing much happens until the final few chapters… and as good as those chapters are.. it was a standard story with warnings and themes throughout…
So… average 3/5
This was a classic Dickens with the normal descriptive characters that you can see elements of in real life people.
The characters although iconic are believable.
However.
This suffered like Dorian Grey for me… nothing much happens until the final few chapters… and as good as those chapters are.. it was a standard story with warnings and themes throughout…
So… average 3/5
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Doesn't get better with time. This book was dense and dry even outside the educational setting. The endearing characters are swept aside, and the bland and tiresome brought to the forefront.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had not read anything by Dickens since high school. Of course I did not appreciate or enjoy reading this book at all in high school. I did enjoy it this time around. Dickens writes beautifully and surprised me several times with his unusual metaphors. Constantly referring to Wemmick’s mouth as a post office, for instance. As if that was totally normal and understandable way to describe someone’s mouth. I enjoyed the pace and the prose and the plot line. My audiobook included the original ending, which I am glad was changed to the one in the published version. Not just because a happier ending is possible, but it was more satisfying than the deleted scene in my opinion. I will definitely read more by Dickens soon.
funny
lighthearted
sad
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:
Yes