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Hard Times by Charles Dickens

patmcmanamon's review against another edition

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5.0

Some call this Dickens' best book. I can't judge that, but I loved reading it. It is insightful, interesting, compelling and relevant to today. HIghly recommend.

dspitler's review against another edition

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dark 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? It's complicated

2.75

ajreads22's review against another edition

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3.0

Second half was much better than the first, and the final chapter was absolutely fantastic.

pyrorchis's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

Hard Times aka Charles Dickens spends 384 pages ranting about capitalism and relentlessly mocking its supporters. Excellent.

aw2418's review against another edition

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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

3.0

teamyshelfandpie's review against another edition

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funny hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

3.5

ishbol's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

musicdeepdive's review against another edition

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challenging sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.75

Pocket Dickens, many of his writing strengths bound together in one travel-ready volume. Not a marvel, but effective.

leilani420's review against another edition

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dark

4.0

this mfer can WRITE. it was sad, entertaining, melancholy yet funny, and another sharp witted critique of class from the GOAT 

jyoti_03's review against another edition

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informative reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0