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606 pages • first pub 1838 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141192499
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 September 2010
Description
The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil depicts the dark criminal underworld of a Lo...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,068 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
sad 48%
emotional 46%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 26%
tense 26%
challenging 23%
reflective 20%
funny 17%
inspiring 9%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 28% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Child abuse, DeathModerate
Violence, Murder, Animal crueltyMinor
Death of parent, Child death, Alcohol
606 pages • first pub 1838 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141192499
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 September 2010
Description
The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil depicts the dark criminal underworld of a Lo...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,068 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
sad 48%
emotional 46%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 26%
tense 26%
challenging 23%
reflective 20%
funny 17%
inspiring 9%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 28% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Child abuse, DeathModerate
Violence, Murder, Animal crueltyMinor
Death of parent, Child death, Alcohol