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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
A reread of an old favourite, and I loved it this time more than ever.
reflective
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:
No
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
yeah you can tell young CD was paid by the instalment for this one but it’s still pretty good, if insanely long and repetitive.
challenging
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
They say that reading allows you to live many lives, and that is certainly true for David Copperfield.
Following David on his journey all the way from a young boy to a succesful author—seeing his growth and that of the eccentric characters he meets, the way all their lives interwine—has been a real pleasure. I love Dickens' writing style. It has so much character and his personality shines through it. The constant commentary from the author is hilarious and really sells the autobiography aspect. Each of the characters is unique, feels real and has their own distinct voice, so that you remember them even if they show up again after a couple hundred pages.
Starting this book was a bit daunting, but I was quickly swept up in it and I genuinely loved reading it.
Following David on his journey all the way from a young boy to a succesful author—seeing his growth and that of the eccentric characters he meets, the way all their lives interwine—has been a real pleasure. I love Dickens' writing style. It has so much character and his personality shines through it. The constant commentary from the author is hilarious and really sells the autobiography aspect. Each of the characters is unique, feels real and has their own distinct voice, so that you remember them even if they show up again after a couple hundred pages.
Starting this book was a bit daunting, but I was quickly swept up in it and I genuinely loved reading it.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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:
Yes
Dickens created masterpiece after masterpiece, and I will eat every single one of them up.
This is one of those times when I can appreciate that the book was influencial, probably greatly impacted the development of the novel form, and I can see where the value lies, but I didn't really enjoy it. It's a little dull.
Although I know Dickens was revolutionary for the time in his psychologically rich characters, David himself rings a little silly and naive.
Although I know Dickens was revolutionary for the time in his psychologically rich characters, David himself rings a little silly and naive.
Extense, sometimes boring or difficult to follow, but still a classic. I liked reading how David's character was developing and changing, not always agreeable, not always sensible.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
This book is amazing! There are so many plot twists, it always keeps you interested. I love Agnes's character.