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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
Mr Pickwick is a philosopher. This fact is what Dickens calls him, who seems to imprint his thoughts on the philosopher's actions.
He attacked several institutions or customs of England in the 1830s in this book of "gentlemen" (esquires).
- It is a concrete indictment against the prisons for English debts, although one can circulate freely with women and children. But wealthy prisoners are well off, and the poor can starve without mercy.
In Volume III, Dickens also shows the advantage of forgiveness and the philosopher's help over Miss Bardell over blind vengeance.
- Finally, he shows Winkle, an uncompromising father, that marriages of love, even with little money, bring more happiness to everyone than arranged marriages at that time.
But there are some earthy passages, such as a Paris duel, which, as we know, the English are fond of;
one will also notice the versatility towards "the good side" of the characters when, on many occasions of annoyance, the gentlemen who respect themselves must avoid the worst: it generally ends in an invitation to drink, in the joy and good humor!
I want to point out Sam's character, Pickwick's servant, who has a great personality, a lot of humor, and a great bond with his coachman father and master Pickwick.
Finally, there are the Pickwickians, young men a little lost that our philosopher protects. This one is delighted when they manage to fly off on their own.
I found volume III much more lively and enjoyable because Dickens has finally found his "cruising speed"!
He attacked several institutions or customs of England in the 1830s in this book of "gentlemen" (esquires).
- It is a concrete indictment against the prisons for English debts, although one can circulate freely with women and children. But wealthy prisoners are well off, and the poor can starve without mercy.
In Volume III, Dickens also shows the advantage of forgiveness and the philosopher's help over Miss Bardell over blind vengeance.
- Finally, he shows Winkle, an uncompromising father, that marriages of love, even with little money, bring more happiness to everyone than arranged marriages at that time.
But there are some earthy passages, such as a Paris duel, which, as we know, the English are fond of;
one will also notice the versatility towards "the good side" of the characters when, on many occasions of annoyance, the gentlemen who respect themselves must avoid the worst: it generally ends in an invitation to drink, in the joy and good humor!
I want to point out Sam's character, Pickwick's servant, who has a great personality, a lot of humor, and a great bond with his coachman father and master Pickwick.
Finally, there are the Pickwickians, young men a little lost that our philosopher protects. This one is delighted when they manage to fly off on their own.
I found volume III much more lively and enjoyable because Dickens has finally found his "cruising speed"!
4.5 stars. I did not expect to love this book so much. I had no idea what this book was about going into it, and I am quite glad that I did not because it was such a fantastic journey to go on with a fantastic cast of characters.
DNF
This didn't work due to a lack of patience and an abundance of pages.
This didn't work due to a lack of patience and an abundance of pages.
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
What struck me most in reading The Pickwick Papers is how much Dickens' wit continues to carry. The title character is a buffoon, but a kind one. Dickens does a great job to render him and his coterie of friends in sympathetic light. Pickwick provides Dickens with a vehicle to explore all kinds of English situations, people, and places. He often skewers them, but with warmth. To anyone looking to read this, take it at Pickwick's pace and enjoy the spirit of his adventures.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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.
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
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
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.
Not my favorite Dickens, but not the worst either. Totally not meant to be taken in all at once.