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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
This is probably 2.5 stars. Charles Dickens forces in a happy ending, which I'm sure was well received by readers at the time, but I feel a darker ending would have served the story better.
Never hurts to re-visit the classics. The journey can be a bit dull at times but being well-read is a virtue worth pursuing, imho.
Some of the first Dickens I have read. I enjoyed the tone of the story being told for the very first time. As if he was writing me a letter to tell me the story of his life. There were some good life lessons throughout the book and some good laughs as well.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
there never were such characters… you can forgive the plot for being a bit contrived, for it brings these people in constant and wonderful conversation together
I love Dickens' characterization! How could I ever forget Uriah Heep or Mr. McCawber, having read this book now? I much preferred this to Great Expectations. It has more levity, redemption, and moments of irony that made me laugh as I read.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
3.5/5 justice for redheads with no eyebrows (not HEEP though)