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218 pages • first pub 1854 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9798656402590
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 23 June 2020
Description
Hard Times - For These Times (commonly known as Hard Times) is the tenth novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1854. The book surveys English society and satirises the social and economic conditions of the era.
Community Reviews Summary of 5,176 reviews
Moods
challenging 42%
sad 33%
dark 30%
emotional 28%
funny 20%
tense 13%
informative 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 36% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal crueltyModerate
Racism, Death, Death of parentMinor
Sexism, Misogyny, Animal death
218 pages • first pub 1854 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9798656402590
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 23 June 2020
Description
Hard Times - For These Times (commonly known as Hard Times) is the tenth novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1854. The book surveys English society and satirises the social and economic conditions of the era.
Community Reviews Summary of 5,176 reviews
Moods
challenging 42%
sad 33%
dark 30%
emotional 28%
funny 20%
tense 13%
informative 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 36% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal crueltyModerate
Racism, Death, Death of parentMinor
Sexism, Misogyny, Animal death