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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
Kinda long, kinda melodramatic... but it's some of the most beautiful writing you'll find anywhere (the last chapters especially).
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
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
"Sabía que a mi corazón, como a todos los corazones buenos y elevados, la aflicción les da fuerzas. Del mismo modo que las desgracias de mi infancia habían hecho de mí lo que ya era, las desgracias mayores, agudizando mi valor, me harían todavía mejor para que pudiera transmitir a los demás, en mis libros, todo lo que yo había aprendido"
Largo y por partes lento, pero seguir la vida de David Copperfield fue, más que todo, emocional, conmovedor; leer su crecimiento, desgracias y dichas vale la cantidad de páginas.
Largo y por partes lento, pero seguir la vida de David Copperfield fue, más que todo, emocional, conmovedor; leer su crecimiento, desgracias y dichas vale la cantidad de páginas.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
AB/EB|🇬🇧
Real love hate relationship with this one. I acknowledge the influence Dickens and this novel has and the feeling of knowing so many characters inside and out over the course is very interesting and the book has some very beautiful phrasings and themes.
But..BUT the book put me in a reading slump (on holiday an almost criminal offense) because this was in a time before editors, and for the pacing this book reaaaaaallly needed one, so even though I get that it's a classic I can't in good faith give it more than 3 stars.
Real love hate relationship with this one. I acknowledge the influence Dickens and this novel has and the feeling of knowing so many characters inside and out over the course is very interesting and the book has some very beautiful phrasings and themes.
But..BUT the book put me in a reading slump (on holiday an almost criminal offense) because this was in a time before editors, and for the pacing this book reaaaaaallly needed one, so even though I get that it's a classic I can't in good faith give it more than 3 stars.
9/10 (Breakdown below)
Reading David Copperfield was a reminder of why I love the classics. I love Dickens. I've previously read Tale of Two Cities (twice), Bleak House, Great Expectations and The Christmas Carol. David Copperfield is probably my second favorite of those books I've read. This was the first time I'd experienced Dickens in audio format. Richard Armitage's rendition was nothing less than perfection.
True to Dickens' way, the themes and writing style (highly descriptive prose) seem to be central to enjoying these novels. While character and plot-driven, Dickens takes his time fleshing out his themes and caricatures, so pacing could be a deterrent to some readers. David Copperfield is no different, but is perhaps more character-driven as it is a coming-of-age tale and Copperfield's relationships in the form of other characters bring a lot of the emotional impact and enjoyment. Dickens really explores the human condition and character in his novels and this one seemed to be the most personal in my mind. The caricatures were also so entertaining. I laughed out loud so many times, and I honestly can't remember that being the case with his other books (though to be fair it has been years since I've read them). Reading Dickens is sometimes like trying to decipher a foreign language because details and (historical) context matter, and this can affect the pacing and engagement as well. I found out while reading that this is considered to be his most "autobiographical" work, and I enjoyed that aspect as well.
Plot 1/1
Character Development /11
Cohesion: 1/1
Writing Style 1/1
Pacing .5/1
Themes 1/1
Engagement .5/1
Emotional Impact 1/1
Overall enjoyment 2/2
Reading David Copperfield was a reminder of why I love the classics. I love Dickens. I've previously read Tale of Two Cities (twice), Bleak House, Great Expectations and The Christmas Carol. David Copperfield is probably my second favorite of those books I've read. This was the first time I'd experienced Dickens in audio format. Richard Armitage's rendition was nothing less than perfection.
True to Dickens' way, the themes and writing style (highly descriptive prose) seem to be central to enjoying these novels. While character and plot-driven, Dickens takes his time fleshing out his themes and caricatures, so pacing could be a deterrent to some readers. David Copperfield is no different, but is perhaps more character-driven as it is a coming-of-age tale and Copperfield's relationships in the form of other characters bring a lot of the emotional impact and enjoyment. Dickens really explores the human condition and character in his novels and this one seemed to be the most personal in my mind. The caricatures were also so entertaining. I laughed out loud so many times, and I honestly can't remember that being the case with his other books (though to be fair it has been years since I've read them). Reading Dickens is sometimes like trying to decipher a foreign language because details and (historical) context matter, and this can affect the pacing and engagement as well. I found out while reading that this is considered to be his most "autobiographical" work, and I enjoyed that aspect as well.
Plot 1/1
Character Development /11
Cohesion: 1/1
Writing Style 1/1
Pacing .5/1
Themes 1/1
Engagement .5/1
Emotional Impact 1/1
Overall enjoyment 2/2
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes