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skull_servant's review against another edition
1.0
Encontré personalmente este libro aburrido. El marco socioeconómico en el que está situado está un tanto caricaturizado como para que resuene demasiado conmigo. Supongo que ahora que se conoce tanto sobre los percances que tuvo la revolución industrial, el libro perdió algo de relevancia.
De todas formas, siempre dirijo mi apego a los personajes al leer algo; pero en este caso terminé también insatisfecho. Los villanos de Charles Dickens son siempre de lo más desagradable: charlatanes, clasistas, corruptos e hipócritas. No es algo que esté mal. Lo que sucede es que no me resulta una lectura placentera, y en esta historia éstos son los que mayormente mueven la trama. Tenía enormes expectativas respecto a Luisa o Ceci, quienes, al final, jamás salieron de su rol de víctima.
Supongo que prefiero las historias donde los héroes tengan mayores riendas sobre su destino. No que sean perfectos o que tengan todo el camino allanado, sino que sean activos.
De todas formas, siempre dirijo mi apego a los personajes al leer algo; pero en este caso terminé también insatisfecho. Los villanos de Charles Dickens son siempre de lo más desagradable: charlatanes, clasistas, corruptos e hipócritas. No es algo que esté mal. Lo que sucede es que no me resulta una lectura placentera, y en esta historia éstos son los que mayormente mueven la trama. Tenía enormes expectativas respecto a Luisa o Ceci, quienes, al final, jamás salieron de su rol de víctima.
Supongo que prefiero las historias donde los héroes tengan mayores riendas sobre su destino. No que sean perfectos o que tengan todo el camino allanado, sino que sean activos.
megankrone's review against another edition
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
timmytunter's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
kpanagod's review against another edition
4.0
4.35⭐️s
This book very obviously fits into the Victorian “social problem” genre; Dickens tries very little to conceal his personal notions in this book. Most characters are rather exaggerated and 2D but they serve the purpose of propelling Dickens’ arguments. However, I really enjoyed reading this. I’ve been converted to a die-hard Charles Dickens lover (his writing, not the man personally).
The way he writes is so entertaining and witty. While reading Dickens, I often find myself laughing out loud (he’s such a cheeky little lad). At times I struggled with reading dialogue from characters with heavier accents (like Stephen Blackpool) but it wasn't too difficult to decipher and very few characters speak with heavy accents.
The most prevalent themes are the tension between Fact and Fancy, the industrialization of society (both externally and internally), and discussion of class (a classic Dickens commentary subject); interesting stuff.
Idk man, I could talk about this book for hours but I won't. Overall: I am obsessed with Dickens’ writing and am excited to read more.
This book very obviously fits into the Victorian “social problem” genre; Dickens tries very little to conceal his personal notions in this book. Most characters are rather exaggerated and 2D but they serve the purpose of propelling Dickens’ arguments. However, I really enjoyed reading this. I’ve been converted to a die-hard Charles Dickens lover (his writing, not the man personally).
The way he writes is so entertaining and witty. While reading Dickens, I often find myself laughing out loud (he’s such a cheeky little lad). At times I struggled with reading dialogue from characters with heavier accents (like Stephen Blackpool) but it wasn't too difficult to decipher and very few characters speak with heavy accents.
The most prevalent themes are the tension between Fact and Fancy, the industrialization of society (both externally and internally), and discussion of class (a classic Dickens commentary subject); interesting stuff.
Idk man, I could talk about this book for hours but I won't. Overall: I am obsessed with Dickens’ writing and am excited to read more.
tellingmyselfastory's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Dickens writing is always eerily applicable to modern problems. The main theme is whether logic or fancy (emotions) lead to a fulfilled life. I couldn't help but draw the comparison to today's culture wars throughout. Half the characters miserably shouting fact and logic (or just following it because thats all they know) versus the societal outcasts who rely on emotion and connection to each other to survive. There's also some interesting things the book has to say on class and a womans place in the world. Ultimately I think the focus is on the way both trusting only facts and following only your fancy can be selfish. The only character who ends up happy is the one who has a clear sense of duty and how she feels. Aka a functional society needs to have stucture and compassion.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Bullying, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Classism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infidelity
Abusive teachers (verbal and physical), Abusive parents (emotional)mistofcrows's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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? Yes
4.5
brisingr's review against another edition
2.0
I was never this happy to see the word "final" in relation to a chapter. I'm sorry to say this, but I suppose I'm one of those people who consider Dickens and his compatriots boring. Sadly, I have a whole semester ahead of exactly that.
Enjoyed the last part quite a bit, but not enough to save more of this novel as a whole.
Enjoyed the last part quite a bit, but not enough to save more of this novel as a whole.
anshikatrivedi_'s review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Some persons hold, that there is a wisdom of the Head, and that there is a wisdom of the heart.
People must be amused.....they can't be always working, nor yet they can be always a learning.