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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
Chocked full of humorous portrayals of English caricatures, this long and meandering novel is one of Dickens's funniest. The plot roughly follows Mr. Pickwick and his three friends along with his loyal servant Sam Weller, who serves as the level-headed protector for our sometimes short-sighted protagonist. A very enjoyable read, although somewhat long for the story presented. It is entertaining and represents a lighter side of Dickens that might offer an enjoyable summer read.
I had forgotten to update this as I read it. But I've finally finished it. I'm not sure if I can write a review that does it justice. So, I'll just do my impressions.
1) It's less a novel and more a series of short stories wrapped up under the Pickwick banner.
2) It was a lot funnier than I expected.
3) Sam Weller is a great character. Spiritual ancestor of Jeeves?
4) But it is packed full of vivid characters.
5) Dickens knows how to write sketches. He'd have been one hell of a comedy writer in 2022.
6) The Fleet scenes are a superb combination of comedy, pathos and satire. You sense Dickens own life experience bubbling under.
7)Pickwick himself, moments of pomposity aside, seems adorably good-hearted.
8) So many story threads. So many characters. But Dickens manages the plate spinning so well that nothing gets smashed.
9) It's very funny. Laugh out loud funny. I say that again as it gets overlooked sometimes I think in the enforced school Dickens reading that happens a lot in England.
Fun.
1) It's less a novel and more a series of short stories wrapped up under the Pickwick banner.
2) It was a lot funnier than I expected.
3) Sam Weller is a great character. Spiritual ancestor of Jeeves?
4) But it is packed full of vivid characters.
5) Dickens knows how to write sketches. He'd have been one hell of a comedy writer in 2022.
6) The Fleet scenes are a superb combination of comedy, pathos and satire. You sense Dickens own life experience bubbling under.
7)Pickwick himself, moments of pomposity aside, seems adorably good-hearted.
8) So many story threads. So many characters. But Dickens manages the plate spinning so well that nothing gets smashed.
9) It's very funny. Laugh out loud funny. I say that again as it gets overlooked sometimes I think in the enforced school Dickens reading that happens a lot in England.
Fun.
Türkçe baskısının önsözünü çok faydalı buldum, okurken belki fark edemeyeceğim bir perspektif kazanmamı sağladı.
Charles Dickens'ın ilk romanı, karikatürize, komik, çok fazla karakter içeren ve kimi zaman karakterlerimizin maceralarını kimi zaman da onların denk geldiği insanların hikayelerini anlatıyor. Dönemin atmosferine dair drama boğulmadan bilgilenmek için güzel bir kaynak olabilir.
Sadece Kazım Taşkent Klasik Yapıtlar Dizisi içerisinde Türkçe basımı var diye biliyorum -ki bu dizi sebebiyle zaten kitabın varlığından haberdar oldum ve alıp okudum- kağıt kalitesiyle beraber epey ağır bir kitap. Başlangıçta bu yüzden çok zorlandım, kitabı masa başında oturup okumaya başlamak en mantıklısı.
Charles Dickens'ın ilk romanı, karikatürize, komik, çok fazla karakter içeren ve kimi zaman karakterlerimizin maceralarını kimi zaman da onların denk geldiği insanların hikayelerini anlatıyor. Dönemin atmosferine dair drama boğulmadan bilgilenmek için güzel bir kaynak olabilir.
Sadece Kazım Taşkent Klasik Yapıtlar Dizisi içerisinde Türkçe basımı var diye biliyorum -ki bu dizi sebebiyle zaten kitabın varlığından haberdar oldum ve alıp okudum- kağıt kalitesiyle beraber epey ağır bir kitap. Başlangıçta bu yüzden çok zorlandım, kitabı masa başında oturup okumaya başlamak en mantıklısı.
funny
The cover is deceiving...Mr. Pickwick is a delightful fellow.
My mother is a Dickens fan, and told me this is the best Dickens book to start with.
It's funny, and a pretty good effort for a writer in his early twenties.
I enjoyed it well enough, but didn't love it. Closer to 3.5 stars than 4.
It's funny, and a pretty good effort for a writer in his early twenties.
I enjoyed it well enough, but didn't love it. Closer to 3.5 stars than 4.
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Fun story, hilarious characters, a little slow in parts, but all kinds of fascinating twist and turns.
Mr Pickwick is a philosopher. This fact is what Dickens calls him, who seems to imprint his thoughts on the philosopher's actions.
He attacked several institutions or customs of England in the 1830s in this book of "gentlemen" (esquires).
- It is a concrete indictment against the prisons for English debts, although one can circulate freely with women and children. But wealthy prisoners are well off, and the poor can starve without mercy.
In Volume III, Dickens also shows the advantage of forgiveness and the philosopher's help over Miss Bardell over blind vengeance.
- Finally, he shows Winkle, an uncompromising father, that marriages of love, even with little money, bring more happiness to everyone than arranged marriages at that time.
But there are some earthy passages, such as a Paris duel, which, as we know, the English are fond of;
one will also notice the versatility towards "the good side" of the characters when, on many occasions of annoyance, the gentlemen who respect themselves must avoid the worst: it generally ends in an invitation to drink, in the joy and good humor!
I want to point out Sam's character, Pickwick's servant, who has a great personality, a lot of humor, and a great bond with his coachman father and master Pickwick.
Finally, there are the Pickwickians, young men a little lost that our philosopher protects. This one is delighted when they manage to fly off on their own.
I found volume III much more lively and enjoyable because Dickens has finally found his "cruising speed"!
He attacked several institutions or customs of England in the 1830s in this book of "gentlemen" (esquires).
- It is a concrete indictment against the prisons for English debts, although one can circulate freely with women and children. But wealthy prisoners are well off, and the poor can starve without mercy.
In Volume III, Dickens also shows the advantage of forgiveness and the philosopher's help over Miss Bardell over blind vengeance.
- Finally, he shows Winkle, an uncompromising father, that marriages of love, even with little money, bring more happiness to everyone than arranged marriages at that time.
But there are some earthy passages, such as a Paris duel, which, as we know, the English are fond of;
one will also notice the versatility towards "the good side" of the characters when, on many occasions of annoyance, the gentlemen who respect themselves must avoid the worst: it generally ends in an invitation to drink, in the joy and good humor!
I want to point out Sam's character, Pickwick's servant, who has a great personality, a lot of humor, and a great bond with his coachman father and master Pickwick.
Finally, there are the Pickwickians, young men a little lost that our philosopher protects. This one is delighted when they manage to fly off on their own.
I found volume III much more lively and enjoyable because Dickens has finally found his "cruising speed"!