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3.33 AVERAGE
3.33 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Such a well thought out book filled with both complex, round characters and flat characters that are equally necessary for the plot. I loved reading Gradgrind's change of heart, both towards his initial philosophy of rationalism and his daughter Louisa. Stephen's storyline broke my heart. I thought it was so clever to make Tom a character everyone would despise, but nonetheless have pity with near the end.
Although reading it for uni came with some pressure, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and I am happy my university 'forced' me to read it.
Although reading it for uni came with some pressure, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and I am happy my university 'forced' me to read it.
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not Dickens' best work, but still very enjoyable! Also one of his shortest novels, but don't worry, he's still just as long-winded in his descriptions as ever before.
I was intrigued by Louisa's character, because she is so mysterious. We never really see inside her head, and are left to imagine what must be going on with her, especially since she gives so little outward indication of her state of mind. The result is that the slightest description of her facial expression or body language (and her limited dialogue) take on extra meaning. If we read that she glanced toward the door, we are plunged into endless speculation... what could it mean?!? She looked at the door!! Ah! What was she thinking?!? It's a major plot point when Louisa looks at a door! haha! The writing is so beautifully subtle whenever her character is in the scene.
Compare that to other characters, usually comical, that beat you over the head with their fatuous dialogue and endless repetitions of stupidity. There were plenty of characters that I loved to hate, who frustrated me to the end. Just brilliant writing! Dickens likes to make his point, either by tantalizing you with what isn't said, or by saying the same thing five times.
I was intrigued by Louisa's character, because she is so mysterious. We never really see inside her head, and are left to imagine what must be going on with her, especially since she gives so little outward indication of her state of mind. The result is that the slightest description of her facial expression or body language (and her limited dialogue) take on extra meaning. If we read that she glanced toward the door, we are plunged into endless speculation... what could it mean?!? She looked at the door!! Ah! What was she thinking?!? It's a major plot point when Louisa looks at a door! haha! The writing is so beautifully subtle whenever her character is in the scene.
Compare that to other characters, usually comical, that beat you over the head with their fatuous dialogue and endless repetitions of stupidity. There were plenty of characters that I loved to hate, who frustrated me to the end. Just brilliant writing! Dickens likes to make his point, either by tantalizing you with what isn't said, or by saying the same thing five times.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
read this for a literature seminar
i am not going to rate it, but i am curious to read more of Dickens' works now
i am not going to rate it, but i am curious to read more of Dickens' works now