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2.53k reviews for:

David Copperfield

Charles Dickens

3.9 AVERAGE


Very likely my least favorite of 2024.
adventurous lighthearted sad medium-paced

I can't really explain why it made me so happy and wouldn't let me put it down, I just know that it did both of these things.
adventurous challenging funny reflective 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
emotional mysterious sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Oh you glorious book, you!

So many characters to hate [Obsequious McHissyservant, Curly Babydoll Shnookums and the Firm-minded Murdertwins], so many characters to love [Barkis is Willin' (the Linda Ronstadt version), Tommy Sweetskulls and the best of the best, my new role model, Betsey Hatesdonkeys].

Not to mention the new imperative to add to my political discourse, "Don't be galvanic, sir!"

Adored this giant book!
adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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